Commentator Todd Buchholz says Americans aren't afraid to fire the president when times are tough.

The two Republican primaries so far this year have been in states with relatively healthy economies. That isn't the case in South Carolina, where presidential hopefuls hit the ballot next.

By supporting the Democratic president, designers risk alienating customers.

Conventional wisdom says the candidate who raises the most money is likely to get the most votes. But is that really true?