Joe Biden

Well, it would be amusing — Biden vs. Trump, and even better if another empty suit like Kamala Harris joins him. Drunk on the media’s praise, Biden may take the plunge. (Saturday Night Live, to its credit, isn’t joining in this chorus, mocking the notion that “it’s Biden time” in a skit last week about a geriatric, stale Democratic Party.) But if he does run, one suspects his faux-pensive “regret that I am not president” would quickly give way to a real regret that he didn’t quit while he was ahead.

She won't withdraw unless he has to. But anxious Democrats will be so worried if she fails to be able to campaign and her health escalates as an issue that they might bring unbearable pressure on her to step aside. Be careful what you wish for. Biden would be a lot harder to beat than Hillary.

Thursday's debate proved there's plenty of life without Donald Trump. Plus, Crazy conspiracy theory: Trump is looking for an exit strategy; Death March of the undercard former Iowa winners; Candidates enjoy a seven-on-none power play against Trump, don’t even shoot the puck; With Trump gone, it was kick Ted Cruz night; Establishment vs. establishment, everyone loses, and, Summing it up – let’s get it started already.

The jury’s still out on whether Donald Trump’s debate-skipping scheme will backfire. Plus, Who’s winning the ground game?; Trump violates key tenet to know thine enemy, and, Trump schedules competing event to show up his competitors.

Donald Trump to skip Fox debate on Thursday night. Plus, Poll leads do not guarantee victory in Iowa; Not only does Trump have contempt for conservatism, he looks down on his voters, too, and, Rand Paul rejoins the varsity after one-debate demotion.

It’s polls versus historical trends in Iowa – advantage, trends. Plus, The establishment is clueless in New Hampshire, but Ted Cruz gets it; With days to go until Iowa, The Donald jets out of town, and, In the end, it’s the delegates, stupid.

Think about it. Donald Trump is Romney redux. Plus, Motivation and organization are key in Iowa caucuses. Advantage Ted Cruz; Yet another sign the establishment prefers Donald Trump, and, Santorum likely out after Iowa.

New Iowa poll shows Trump and Cruz in a virtual tie heading towards Caucus Night. Plus, Mike is bitter that Iowans no longer ♥ Huckabee; Ted Cruz’s ground operation is 12,000 strong with money to fund it, and, Is Bernie Sanders overtaking Hillary in Iowa too?

By embracing the establishment, Trump might as well turn in his “outsider” badge. Plus, Ted Cruz doesn’t change just because the location does; Behind the scenes, the RNC torpedoed a conservative presidential debate, and, Bob Dole dumps on Cruz, warms to Trump.

Sarah Palin endorsed Donald Trump…what does it mean? Plus, Is Donald Trump stealing his strategy from Marty Huggins of ‘The Campaign’?; Donald Trump may not be right for conservatives, but the movement owes him thanks, and, Establishment crawls out of hiding in Iowa, all but endorses Trump.

Trump retakes lead in Iowa but signs say Cruz is the man to watch. Plus, Cruz anxious to be the alternative to Trump in New Hampshire, too; Cruz and Trump take opposite sides of the ethanol debate in Iowa, and, South Carolina may be the rubber match in the Trump/Cruz early series.

Trump may have found the one candidate he can’t unfairly attack and get away with it. Plus, As far as the ground game is concerned, Cruz is already winning Iowa; Trump’s values – New York or otherwise – appear to be subject to change at any time, and, Constitutional scholars side with Cruz on eligibility.

Donald Trump narrowly “won” Thursday night’s debate, but Ted Cruz held his own. Plus, Time to end the undercard debates; Trump and Cruz’s exchanges were entertaining but with no resolution; Why Ted Cruz feels so comfortable in debates; Ben Carson is the Republican race’s good guy with a troubled campaign; Establishment melt-down. Jeb disengages but Christie and Rubio jump in, and, Summing it up – time for choosing is at hand.

There are at least seven reasons why a Trump win in Iowa would not signal the end of the Republican race. Plus, With conservative lane potentially open, Cruz storms New Hampshire; Establishment tells Bush to leave Rubio alone, and, “Duck Dynasty’s” Phil Robertson chooses Cruz.

The relationship between Ted Cruz and Donald Trump grows contentious before Iowa. Plus, Marco Rubio needs an energy drink, not more water; Ben Carson’s New Hampshire PAC staff jumps to Cruz ship, and, Fiorina not impressed with Fox Business Network over debate demotion.

Ted Cruz’s not-so-secret key to winning in Iowa – and elsewhere. Plus, Rand Paul’s exclusion shines the spotlight on Thursday night’s debate; Hillary slips in recent polls, is this 2008 all over again?, and, In politics, whoever has the most fun wins.

Trump and Cruz top a new Fox poll while all Republicans lead Hillary Clinton head-to-head. Plus, Media doesn’t understand Trump and the “outsiders” and likely never will; Amnesty follows Marco Rubio everywhere he goes, and, Terrified establishment sees the devil in Ted Cruz.

Karl Rove foresees a multi-ballot nomination fight at the GOP convention. Plus, Cruz defies the birther and ethanol crowds on the same day; Brace yourself for the newer, meaner Ben Carson, and, Ahead of Iowa, Rubio consolidating establishment endorsements.

Ted Cruz launches new ad that will change the dynamic in the Republican primary race – and in November. Plus, Donald Trump’s dissing of the George W. Bush legacy is only helping him; Cruz keeps it positive in Iowa, won’t answer Trump’s birther claim, and, Rubio ditches coach, flies private jet in style.

Rick Santorum’s establishment leanings exposed in new Iowa ad lampooning Ted Cruz. Plus, Cruz is like Reagan in foreign policy, Rubio is George W. Bush revisited; Captain Bush determined to take Rubio down with the ship, and, Establishment melting down over prospect of Trump or Cruz.