Jonathan Allen
Former Chief Political Correspondent
Latest articles by Jonathan Allen


In her most partisan attacks to date, the Democratic frontrunner tore into Bush, Marco Rubio, and Scott Walker — but not Donald Trump.


From demographics to policy, none of the Republican presidential candidates is as close a match to the GOP primary electorate as the Wisconsin governor.


The real estate mogul and TV star’s hard line on immigration won’t win him the presidency, but it’s exposing a part of the GOP that party leaders would like to hide.


The Democratic frontrunner will attack the Reagan-era economic theories of Republican rivals and begin to lay out her own vision for the American economy on Monday.


Republicans say Hillary Clinton lied about whether she was subpoenaed for her Benghazi-related emails. That’s not right.


The former first lady, senator, and secretary of state doesn’t like to pin herself down on questions of substance or scandal. And she doesn’t seem to understand how much that hurts her with the public.


And 9 other things you should know before you start your day.


Journalists apply a different set of standards in their coverage of Hillary Clinton. Some of that’s a reaction to years of dealing with spin. But it has the effect of distorting public perceptions.


The Vermont senator won’t break any cash records, but now he’s got a chance to keep his momentum rolling.


Hillary Clinton’s recently released emails are fun to sift through. But the media won’t find a sharp needle in that haystack.