Big Talker: Rubio's candidacy, like Obama's, rests on the power of his words

Marco Rubio is the last of the Senate Three to jump into the presidential race - how will he distinguish himself?

• Apr 14, 2015

Rubio kicks off 2016 with generational message

Rubio is positioning himself as a young, fresh voice in the Republican Party

• Apr 13, 2015

Hillary Clinton's opening pitch

Her presidential announcement offered warmth, hope, and a champion for "everyday Americans"

• Apr 12, 2015

Is Hillary Clinton announcing her candidacy soon?

The former secretary of state, New York senator and first lady will end months of speculation about whether she's running for president

• Apr 10, 2015

​What do Rand Paul's venues say about his campaign launch?

A look at the carefully charted course of the newest presidential candidate

• Apr 10, 2015

Ben Carson calls shooting of unarmed black man an "execution"

​Dr. Ben Carson said that he watched in "horror" as Walter Scott, an unarmed black man, was gunned down by a South Carolina police officer

• Apr 8, 2015

What the polls say about who might vote for Rand Paul

Where the Kentucky senator stands in the largely undeclared field as his presidential campaign kicks off: can he balance Tea Party support, while luring younger voters?

• Apr 7, 2015

Ted Cruz and the first ad of the 2016 presidential campaign cycle

The Texas senator and presidential candidate releases ad aimed at Christian conservative base over Easter weekend

• Apr 3, 2015

Ted Cruz raised millions in first eight days campaigning

The Texas senator exceeded his own fundraising goals -- and expectations

• Apr 2, 2015

Pence answers critics, potential 2016 candidates respond to Indiana law

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence responded to the backlash against the state's new Religious Freedom Restoration Act in an op-ed published Monday evening

• Mar 31, 2015

What Americans think of Hillary Clinton's email practices

CBS News poll surveyed Americans on whether their views of Hillary Clinton have changed because of the use of her personal email address and server while secretary of state

• Mar 26, 2015

Hillary Clinton keynotes event to honor political journalism

The likely 2016 candidate's address before an audience of campaign journalists did not include a Q & A session

• Mar 24, 2015

​Ted Cruz appeals to Christian conservatives in 2016 kickoff

Texas senator becomes first candidate to launch a White House bid this cycle with a rousing speech at evangelical Liberty University

• Mar 23, 2015

Ted Cruz announces he's running for president

The Texas senator tweeted, "I'm running for President and I hope to earn your support!"

• Mar 23, 2015

Clinton's paid speaking tour ends with a call for bipartisanship

Hillary Clinton says there's a "fun deficit" in America

• Mar 19, 2015

Dickerson on sweating the small stuff: Why our politicians are getting too timid

People complain about our frivolous politics, but the greater danger may be our timid campaigns.

• Mar 19, 2015

Will grassroots support be enough for Ted Cruz in 2016?

Tea party conservatives love the Texas Republican, but his uncompromising approach hasn't won many fans in the GOP establishment

• Mar 19, 2015

Rand Paul sets presidential announcement date

CBS News confirms when the Kentucky senator will make his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination official

• Mar 17, 2015

Dickerson: Why Paul Ryan Should Host a Poverty Summit

The Republican leader could create a venue for presidential candidates to talk about the issues they would otherwise ignore.

• Mar 17, 2015

Jeb Bush introduces himself to New Hampshire

Voters asked Bush about Common Core, care for veterans. With reporters, Bush reacted to the GOP senators' letter to Iranian leaders and swatted at Scott Walker

• Mar 14, 2015

New venue for Iowa Straw Poll

The Iowa Straw Poll, held in Ames, Iowa, since 1979, will be held somewhere else

• Mar 12, 2015