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Is Bernie Sanders a Socialist, and What Does That Mean for America?

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - October 14, 2015

Early in the first Democratic debate of 2015, CNN moderator Anderson Cooper straightforwardly asked, "Is Bernie Sanders a socialist?"

Here are Sanders views - straight from the horse's mouth, as they say - according to his answers in the Democratic debate last night...

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Is Bernie Sanders a Socialist, and What Does That Mean for America?

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - October 14, 2015

Early in the first Democratic debate of 2015, CNN moderator Anderson Cooper straightforwardly asked, "Is Bernie Sanders a socialist?"

Here are Sanders views - straight from the horse's mouth, as they say - according to his answers in the Democratic debate last night...

Look at These Striking Donald Trump-Bernie Sanders Parallels

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - October 13, 2015

At a glance, Republican front-runner Donald Trump couldn't stand further to the right of his self-described "democratic socialist" rival Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT).

Yet there are peculiar Donald Trump-Bernie Sanders parallels: The two 2016 presidential candidates resonate with voters for many of the same reasons...

Just look at these striking similarities between their views on immigration, trade, healthcare, taxes, jobs, and other key issues...

Follow the Money: Biggest Campaign Contributors 2016, by Company and Industry

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - October 12, 2015

Campaign contributors 2016: Politicians famously fail to follow through on their campaign promises once elected.

For recent examples, look no further than U.S. President Barack Obama, or Republican congressional leaders. Obama has kept less than half (45%) the promises he made during the 2008 and 2012 presidential cycles, according to PolitiFact. Meanwhile, GOP members in Congress have delivered on only 38% of their 2010 campaign pledges.

Contenders in the 2016 presidential election will likely follow the trend.

That's why it's important to "follow the money" - cash flow can be a much better indicator of politicians' true agenda than their actual words.

We used unbiased FEC data compiled by Opensecrets.org to identify the top campaign contributors to each of the 2016 presidential candidates, by company and by industry...

Why the Trans-Pacific Partnership Is Hated by Both Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - October 7, 2015

Presidential hopefuls Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have not minced words on how they feel about the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.

In short, they hate it and they aim to fight it.

Here's why these two presidential candidates from two different parties hate the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and what they plan to do about it...

Here Is Tonight's GOP Debate Lineup

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - September 16, 2015

The GOP debate lineup in tonight's CNN debate - the second Republican primary debate of 2015 - features 15 candidates.
This will mark the second clash between the hotly contested GOP field in 2015. Similar to the first debate on FOX Newson Aug. 6, there will be two separate debates. One "undercard," or "kids' table," debate will be held at 6 p.m. ET and finish at 7:45 p.m. The "prime-time" battle will begin at 8 p.m. ET.

Here's a look at both GOP debate lineups tonight...

CNN Debate Preview: Candidates, Numbers, and Most Talked About News Going In

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - September 15, 2015

Millions of Americans will watch the CNN debate on Wednesday, Sept. 16. This marks a second scrap among the GOP's hotly contested field of 2016 presidential candidates. The first GOP debate was held by FOX News on Aug. 6 and drew 24 million viewers - making it the highest-rated primary debate in television history.

Just like in that instance, the CNN debate features both "undercard" and "prime-time" debates.

Here are the candidates, when to watch, and the latest poll numbers and hottest news going into the second GOP debate of 2015...

These 2016 Presidential Candidates Are Already Raking in Celebrity Donations

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - September 4, 2015

The race is on for 2016 presidential candidates. A wide field of 22 hopefuls -- 17 Republicans and five Democrats (Vice President Joe Biden is anticipated to make six) -- are busy vying for campaign donations.

Many traditional big-time celebrity political donors have not yet made a contribution in 2015. For instance, nothing from actor Morgan Freeman so far. Freeman was the third-largest celebrity contributor in the 2012 election cycle, with more than $1 million given to Hillary Clinton's Priorities USA Action super PAC. And actor husband-and-wife team Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, the seventh-largest celebrity donors that cycle ($173,231 to Democrats) are also yet to contribute.

But a few others have already picked their candidate favorites in the 2016 presidential race.

Here are ten of the biggest celebrities that have already donated in 2015...

Rand Paul: Close the NSA!

By Money Morning Staff Reports, Money Morning - September 3, 2015

There's a mantra being shouted by 2016 GOP candidate Rand Paul: "Close the NSA!" In fact, Paul stopped by the controversial Utah National Security Agency (NSA) building on Aug. 29 for a Kodak moment.

Then he posted a selfie and a promise to Facebook.

Here's what the Kentucky Senator intends to do about government surveillance...