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Only vague signs point to the possibility of piercing Donald Trump’s orange armor and political impunity.

Trump dispatched Nikki Haley, his last serious challenger for the Republican presidential nomination, in early March. But Haley fared better than expected in May’s Indiana primary, where she was still on the ballot if not in the race, possibly indicating softness in Trump’s support.

If Trump is convicted on any of the 88 felony charges he faces in four court cases, it could cost him his freedom — and support. An ABC/Ipsos poll said one-fifth of Trump voters would either reconsider or withdraw their support if he’s convicted of a felony. ...

It’s hard to imagine anything wearing down the bravado of Donald Trump, but will his legal troubles play poorly in a general election, leading him to lose again in November 2024?

Or might the current Republican front runner go out a different way?

At present, Trump stands accused of 91 charges in four felony cases, testing his political death-defying ability....

In recent weeks, conservatives have complained about being forced to pay for other people's birth control, but a recently released study indicates that increasing availability to contraception actually saves taxpayer money.

Update at bottom: White House suggests that tax cuts for wealthy will not be permanent

A political expert at George Mason University is predicting that 2010 will see more voters than any midterm election in history.