New York primary

Absentee ballots are “the tool of choice” of vote thieves and those who want to compromise the election process. The goal of Democrats is to push elections into what we call “the margin of chaos” where disputed ballots, erroneous or false counts and outright fraud cloud the Election Day results and creates the opportunity to determine the winner through litigation, not the tallying of legally cast votes.

Ted Cruz named Carly Fiorina as his running mate on Wednesday, a bold move that could change the race once again. Plus, At this do-or-die moment in the 2016 campaign, Mike Pence needs to come down off the fence; Indiana could easily show how un-inevitable Trump really is, and, Democrats already mocking Carly as Ted’s running mate.

Everyone knew Donald Trump would do well on Tuesday, but no one could have foreseen victories of this magnitude in five states. Plus, What came first, cable news exposure or Donald Trump’s frontrunner status?; Danger ahead! Cruz and Kasich are vetting VP choices, and, Cruz again tells Trump to get in the (debate) ring.

The Ted Cruz/John Kasich cooperation plan could reveal whether the not-Trump forces are strong enough to stop Trump’s nomination. Plus, Even Cruz’s campaign admits today will be a tough one for Ted; After the Republican National Convention, everyone must focus on #NeverHillary, and, New national poll shows Trump nearly even with Hillary.

The media has long predicted Donald Trump’s demise and are only recently coming to grips that they were wrong. Plus, Kasich’s “electability” argument is a sure loser in November. Plus, Kasich claims he doesn’t even know it takes 1237 delegates to win, and, Getting to know and like Ted Cruz an ongoing project for the campaign.

Donald Trump’s non-stop drumbeat on the “rigged” system is turning off the people who matter most – the delegates. Plus, Fasten your seatbelts, it’s about to get bumpy; Trump takes the middle ground on North Carolina’s bathroom law, finds himself in no man’s land, and, RNC rules committee decrees, no changes in the rules.

Ted Cruz must learn from New York and understand why voters are continuing to respond to Trump’s candidacy. Plus, Ted Cruz’s latest firewall is The Hoosier State; John Kasich shows no signs of regaining his mental health, and, Anyone up for more Republican presidential debates?

What’s at stake in this election is not just who will occupy the Oval Office, but what governing principles will be operative in America for the next generation. Cruz’s succinct formulation is that our goals as a government and as a conservative movement should be jobs, freedom, and security. This is about as tight a statement of the goals and credo of the winning 21st century conservative coalition that the English language will allow.

On the day of Donald Trump's huge home-state win, and on the eve of the final Republican National Committee meeting before the GOP convention, an influential group of conservative leaders, including CHQ Chairman Richard A. Viguerie, sent a letter RNC Chairman Reince Priebus warning against a rigged convention or the nomination of a "parachute candidate."

Donald Trump’s predictably huge win in New York was another big blow to the Republican establishment. Plus, Mitt Romney should lead the #NeverKasich movement to defeat Trump; Away from New York, we’re reaching uncharted territory, and, Is Trump’s staff shakeup an upgrade or sign of trouble? The CHQ Republican Presidential Primary Poll has reset. After Trump's big victory in New York please click here to vote to tell us who you think will be the best candidate to take on Hillary Clinton in November.

All but one of them agree about one key fact: that Donald Trump will get over 50% of the vote in New York today. That one poll that disagrees shows Trump getting 49% of the vote. If Trump falls below 50%, it will be nearly mortal to his chances at the nomination – but it will also be mortal to the remaining tatters of the pollsters’ credibility. This is their last chance really to get it right.

Steal? Well, yes. If you use Trump’s definition of stealing, meaning getting delegates that weren’t specifically voted to you by “the will of the people.” In fact, Trump could conceivably take New York with less than 40 percent of identified Republican voters. If any primary in America could be called “rigged,” it’s New York. And you won’t hear a single peep from Trump or his surrogates. Not one single word.

For the good of the country, Donald Trump must stop saying Ted Cruz’s gain is coming at his loss. Plus, Cruz admits he’s worried about the party fracturing at the convention; Ted Cruz bills himself as the consistent conservative. Turns out, he’s right, and, If the convention reaches a second ballot, will Mitch McConnell vote for Ted Cruz?

Ted Cruz’s convincing win in Wyoming over the weekend brings the Texas senator’s state win streak to five and cuts Trump’s delegate lead to below 200. Plus, Trump’s starring in his own reality TV show again, this time it’s the Republican race; Kasich’s reality TV show looks more like a fantasy…or a comedy, and, Ted Cruz has been dominant since Marco Rubio called it quits.

Fear not, if Ted Cruz wins the Republican nomination, his favorable ratings will definitely improve. Plus, Kasich’s delusions fogging up the real Republican race picture; New York looks solid for Trump but Cruz is still working the delegate game, and, Nancy Pelosi takes Trump’s side in the Republican race.

Ted Cruz and family made a splash during their CNN Town Hall on Wednesday night, a terrific introduction to the personal side of the Texas senator. Plus, Trump’s rage over the “rigged” system is merely covering for his own embarrassment; John McCain in mourning now that Paul Ryan said ‘Count me out’, and, New ad proves Ted Cruz’s tax reform plan really is that simple.

Donald Trump appeared with his family on Tuesday night’s CNN Town Hall, revealing a different side of the Donald. Plus, Democrat hack says he’s got the dirt on Donald Trump, should we believe him?; With Kasich, another case of ‘what did you expect him to say?’, and, Paul Ryan says he won’t be the GOP’s “white knight”. Does that leave Rubio as the establishment’s last hope?

Donald Trump’s once semi-conciliatory tone towards the Republican Party and his opponents vanished once he started losing consistently. Plus, Trump’s daughter and son won’t vote for him next Tuesday; Trump and Cruz already dropping big money in the Golden State, and, Kasich joins Trump tag team to attack Cruz over delegate strategy.

Colorado upped Ted Cruz’s win-streak to four and demonstrates once again the importance of organization and playing by the rules, Plus, Weak kneed John Kasich dumps on North Carolina common sense bathroom law; Even some in the #NeverTrump faction recognize it must be Cruz…or Trump, and, Candidates and families to participate in CNN town halls this week.

Despite Ted Cruz’s big win in Wisconsin and Donald Trump’s possible decline, some in the establishment just won’t get behind the Texas senator. Plus, Make no mistake, Ted Cruz will give Democrats all they can handle; Looking ahead, Cruz lays a foundation in Indiana, and, New poll shows seven in ten don’t like Donald Trump.