The other big race in Pa.: McGinty vs. Toomey

Alan Novak and T.J. Rooney discuss the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania between Republican incumbent Pat Toomey and Democratic challenger Katie McGinty. Novak: Pennsylvania is ground zero not just in the presidential race but also for the balance of power in the...

The Long Slog Starts

With the conventions now history, Currents commentators Alan Novak and T.J. Rooney look at what’s next for the Trump and Clinton campaigns. Novak: Neither convention unified the country. Both conventions accentuated the differences we have. That’s going to be the...

And now, the Democrats take center stage

T.J. Rooney and Alan Novak review the GOP convention and look ahead to this week’s gathering of Democrats. Rooney: I believe you are going to see a much, much, much different convention in virtually every way. The goal for Hillary Clinton will be to continue what has...

In Pa. race, conventions are key

With the national conventions right around the corner, T.J. and Alan catch up on what’s going on in the presidential race – both nationally and in Pennsylvania. Rooney: For Democrats, the excitement is building, especially in Pennsylvania as Philadelphia prepares to...

It’s showtime for Trump and GOP

As the GOP gathers in Cleveland, Alan and T.J. discuss what Donald Trump needs from the convention and what the convention needs from him. Novak: The convention is the big show. It’s designed to showcase the candidate and the candidate’s party. The Republicans need...