For political scientists, there are all kinds of predictions – and excuses when they don’t pan out.
Donald Trump
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Trump visits black church in Detroit
In a cautiously planned appearance, the Republican calls for a ‘civil rights agenda’ with better education and jobs.
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In Focus: For Trump, renewed hope with no change in immigration stance
The candidate isn’t easing up on the hard-line approach that worked in the Republican primaries.
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Why it matters: Long-term debt crisis largely disregarded
Neither Trump nor Clinton is really focused on the economic threat.
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Why it matters: Americans want more government, or less
But few think it’s just the right size.
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Mexico wonders why its president is meeting with Trump
Many Mexicans feel the candidate left Pena Nieto flat-footed by accepting an invitation the Mexican president had made simply for appearances’ sake.
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After meeting with Trump, Mexican president says, ‘Mexico will not pay for the wall’
The Republican candidate later talks tough on immigration in Phoenix, saying ‘anyone who has entered the United States illegally is subject to deportation.’
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Trump criticizes Clinton over Anthony Weiner, whom he gave money
The Republican says a Clinton aide was wise to leave Weiner, but Clinton showed bad judgment having the former congressman around.
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Why it matters: Clinton, Trump appear to live on different Earths
Clinton says climate change ‘threatens us all,’ while Trump calls global warming ‘mythical’ and a ‘hoax.’
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Inside debate prep: Clinton’s careful case vs. Trump’s unpredictability
How they prepare for the face-offs, which start Sept. 26, is yet another sign of how different they are.