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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton spar during the first presidential debate of 2016

In This Campaign, Clinton, Trump Flash Their Racial Credentials

Oct 03, 2016
Experts call it "affiliative kinships" and the "opposite of othering;" whatever you call it, when race comes up in presidential race, the candidates feel the need to establish their racial cred.
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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton waves as she walks from her daughter's apartment building Sept. 11, 2016, in New York. Clinton unexpectedly left the 9/11 anniversary ceremony. Her campaign later announced she had been diagnosed with pne

Tracking Election Coverage: September 11-24

Sep 26, 2016
Candidate coverage evened out a bit in the past two weeks.
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Politics
Democratic vice presidential nominee, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, held a town hall at the Exeter Town Hall in Exeter, N.H., on Thursday afternoon.

Full Transcript: NPR's Interview With Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Kaine

Sep 16, 2016
NPR's wide-ranging interview with Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine covers Hillary Clinton's transparency, the nature of Donald Trump's support, Kaine's experience as a missionary in Honduras and his faith.
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Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson speaks during a campaign rally Sept. 3, 2016, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Listeners Ask: Where's The Third Party Candidate Coverage?

Sep 08, 2016
Third party candidates Gary Johnson and Jill Stein are getting little NPR coverage.
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Elections
A portion of the Smithsonian's collection of memorabilia from the Republican and Democratic national conventions this year.

Smithsonian Collects Convention Memorabilia To Tell This Election's Story

Sep 01, 2016
Smithsonian curators shipped some 100 pounds of souvenirs from the Republican and Democratic conventions — "great objects that engage issues for 2016" — back to the American history museum.
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With New Campaign Leadership Comes A New Trump: Apologetic

Aug 18, 2016
In his first speech since reorganizing his top campaign staff, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he regrets sometimes saying the "wrong thing."
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Parking and Presidential Debates

Aug 16, 2016

Classes haven’t even started yet at UNLV, but faculty, staff and students are advised to keep their sense of humor in the run up to the Friday, October 19 presidential debate on campus.

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In Kaine, Clinton Gains A Swing-State Spanish Speaker

Jul 22, 2016
Who is Tim Kaine, and what does he bring to the Democratic presidential ticket? NPR's Mara Liasson provides answers.
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Vendor Larry Rich agrees with the message of the merchandise he sells in Cleveland. "I'm with Trump all the way," he says.

Selling Merchandise Outside Of RNC, Politics Come Second

Jul 20, 2016
People drove from across the country to Cleveland to hawk their wares to the throngs who've come to the Republican National Convention.
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U.S. Marine Corps veterans John Tiegen (left) and Mark Geist deliver a speech on the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday.

FACT CHECK: The First Night Of The Republican National Convention

Jul 19, 2016
National security was front and center, with speaker after speaker — including Sen. Joni Ernst and Rudy Giuliani — bashing Democrats' responses to ISIS, immigration and the 2012 Benghazi attacks.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland, which is hosting an exhibit about rock music's political activism during the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Cleveland Preps For Partying And Protests During Republican National Convention

Jul 16, 2016
With extra police and "rock boxes" playing music for delegates and visitors, Cleveland's leaders hope to be ready for anything during next week's Republican convention.
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Reid: Sandoval Should Vote 'None Of The Above,' Not Trump

May 06, 2016

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Sen. Harry Reid says he thinks Gov. Brian Sandoval should vote "none of the above" rather than for Donald Trump.

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Gov. Sandoval Plans To Vote For Trump After Kasich Drops Out

May 05, 2016

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval says he plans to vote for Donald Trump after fellow governor John Kasich and all other major Republican candidates dropped out of the presidential race.

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Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval Endorsing Kasich For GOP Nominee

Apr 18, 2016

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is endorsing Ohio Gov. John Kasich to be the next Republican nominee for president.

Kasich's campaign announced Sandoval's support in a statement Saturday.

Sandoval will also serve as a national co-chair of Kasich's campaign.

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Yale Professor: 2016 Could Lay Groundwork For 'Worse Than Trump'

Mar 17, 2016

The 2016 presidential election has stirred a lot of emotion in the hearts of many Americans - excitement, anger and anxiety among them.

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BuzzFeed's K-File (from left: Andrew Kaczynski, Nathan McDermott, Megan Apper and Chris Massie) has been covering the 2016 election by revealing the candidates' contradictions, hypocrises and misstatements.

The BuzzFeed Buzz Saw: Why Campaigns Should Fear These Four 20-Somethings

Mar 15, 2016
Even before he became "BuzzFeed Andrew," Andrew Kaczynski spent hours a day scouring archives for political research. Now the 26-year-old leads a team bringing controversies and scoops to the public.
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Republican presidential candidate Jim Gilmore greets voters Tuesday outside the polling place at Webster School in Manchester, N.H. He got 134 votes in the Granite State, fewer than three bigger-name candidates who already had dropped out of the race.

Jim Gilmore, Who Was Campaigning For President, Isn't Anymore

Feb 12, 2016
He had the resume — swing-state governor, veteran, ex-party leader — but there's a good chance you had no idea he was running. Judging by vote totals, Iowa and New Hampshire may have missed it too.
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich, with his wife, Karen Waldbillig, at his side, cheers with supporters Tuesday at his Republican primary night rally in Concord, N.H.

6 Headlines, A Day After The New Hampshire Primary

Feb 10, 2016

The morning after, there's plenty to say about the results from New Hampshire, whether it's Republican John Kasich's surprising No. 2 finish or the "Bernie sandwich."

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Sen. Marco Rubio holds a rally Feb. 5 at a middle school gym in Derry, N.H. Since his stronger-than-expected finish in the Iowa caucuses, he's climbed to second place in New Hampshire primary polls.

New Hampshire Republican Debate: 3 Things To Watch Saturday Night

Feb 06, 2016
When the remaining GOP candidates debate Saturday, several will be making their last pitch for why they should stay in the race. Meanwhile, Donald Trump returns after skipping an Iowa debate.
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Voters cast ballots in November 2014 at Lake Shawnee park in Topeka, Kan.

Change At Federal Election Agency Muddles Kansas Voter Registration Laws

Feb 02, 2016
The state requires its residents to prove their citizenship when registering to vote, but a federal agency fought the law in court. It now appears to have changed positions.
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Republican presidential candidates, from left to right, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas participate in the sixth GOP debate on Jan. 14 in North Charleston, S.C.

What Young Republicans Have To Say About Their Party's Candidates

Jan 31, 2016
As the presidential primaries kick off, Rachel Martin speaks with three young Republicans about what they want from the candidates in this election and for their Party in the future.
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Republican presidential candidates Jim Gilmore, Lindsey Graham, Bobby Jindal and Rick Perry participate in a pre-debate forum Aug. 6 in Cleveland. The event gave airtime to seven candidates whose polling numbers were below a top-ten cutoff Fox News set t

Why Are So Many People Running For President?

Sep 05, 2015
Only one person can win the presidency in 2016, and some of the 22 running have scant chance of victory. So why are they in the race? Many hope luck is on their side, but some might have other goals.
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Presidential Hopeful Jeb Bush Racks Up Endorsements In Nevada

Aug 19, 2015

 

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush continues to rack up endorsements from Nevada politicians as he seeks the Republican presidential nomination.

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In 2007, Bernie Sanders took part in a Vermont walk for "Step It Up 2007," a movement aimed at reducing carbon emissions 80 percent by 2050.

Where Presidential Candidates Stand On Climate Change

Aug 11, 2015
The majority of Americans favor government action, but the candidates — and big donors — differ greatly. Here is what they've said on the topic, beginning with whether climate change is real.
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Pacific Trade Pact In Limbo As Talks End Without A Deal

Jul 31, 2015
Disagreements remain among the 12 countries regarding drug patents, market access and more, and likely will delay congressional debate of any eventual agreement into 2016.

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