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Kelly Riddell

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Kelly Riddell is a former columnist and commentary writer for The Washington Times.

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during campaign at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame in Tulsa, Okla., Friday, Dec. 11, 2015. (AP Photo/Brandi Simons)

Watchdog wants federal ethics probe of Hillary Clinton

A conservative watchdog group is seeking a federal ethics investigation into whether Hillary Clinton granted any favors on behalf of her son-in-law's business associate while serving as secretary of state.

December 14, 2015
In November, Martin O'Malley reshuffled his campaign, sending staffers from his Baltimore headquarters to Iowa. (Associated Press)

Martin O’Malley’s time investment in Iowa has yet to pay off

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has spent almost as much time campaigning in Iowa as his two rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination combined -- courting county party leaders at lunches and dinners, strumming his guitar for the crowd at a Dubuque picnic and bending the ear of any potential caucusgoer.

December 13, 2015
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks about recent comments from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign stop Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, in Salem, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Hillary Clinton launches Trump-tweaking quiz on campaign website

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton has taken aim at her GOP counterparts by launching a quiz on her website titled "Trump or Not Trump," outlining the most controversial quotes that have been uttered on the Republican campaign trail.

December 9, 2015
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at Saban Forum 2015 in Washington, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Hillary Clinton rolls out tax incentive plan for struggling cities

In yet another round of proposed government giveaways, Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton unveiled a tax incentive plan Tuesday aimed at reinvigorating employment growth in cities such as Detroit that have lost manufacturing and production jobs or are on the brink of plant closings or major layoffs.

December 8, 2015
Huma Abedin, long-time aide of former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, was paid by a private firm to help stage an event with former President Bill Clinton. (Associated Press)

Huma Abedin taunts Donald Trump: ‘I’m a proud Muslim’

Huma Abedin, the longtime confidant to Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton, took aim at Donald Trump's proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States in an email with the subject line: "I'm a proud Muslim."

December 8, 2015
Heidi Cruz (center), wife of Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, has been a powerful and crucial behind-the-scenes asset for her husband's campaign, often putting in 18-hour days. (Associated Press)

Heidi Cruz, wife of Ted Cruz, an intellectual equal, campaign asset

Their first date was at an Austin bar called the Bitter End. "That's apropos," laughed Heidi Cruz, now the wife of Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, describing her first date with the senator from Texas who has been surging in the polls in recent weeks.

December 7, 2015
Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign said for every $1 billion in infrastructure investment, 13,000 jobs are created, and every dollar of infrastructure investment leads to an estimated $1.60 increase in GDP the following year and twice that over the subsequent 20 years. (Associated Press)

Hillary Clinton floats $275B infrastructure plan

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton promised labor union construction workers $275 billion in new infrastructure spending Monday, adding to a pile of expensive promises she's making on the campaign trail, with less detail on how she'll pay for it.

November 30, 2015
The crowd surges to greet Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump after he speaks during a campaign stop Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Eric Schultz)

DNC offers holiday guide for dealing with Republican relatives

The Democratic National Committee sent an email Tuesday to supporters with advice on how to talk to their Republican relatives during the holiday season, referring them to a website aimed at debunking right-wing talking points.

November 24, 2015