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Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, pictured above at a 2011 fundraiser, announced this week he would not seek the presidency. "The process is cruel," he said.

Politics & Government

'Absolutely Brutal': Why White House Runs Aren't For Everyone

6:37pm December 09, 2018

Deval Patrick passed on running for president this week, saying the campaign process is too "cruel." He's right — there are a lot of downsides to running for president.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders attends a campaign event for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist on Nov. 4 in Montpelier, Vt.

Bernie Sanders Criticizes Democrats And Republicans In 'Where We Go From Here'

11:08am November 27, 2018

by Annalisa Quinn

The former presidential candidate's latest book is just what you might expect from this genre: His platforms are presented but not interrogated — and there is little self-reflection.

Supporters of Missouri Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill wait for her to arrive at a campaign stop in St. Louis on Monday.

What If The Polls Are Wrong Again? 4 Scenarios For What Might Happen In The Elections

10:57pm November 05, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

The polls show a Democratic advantage in the House and a Republican one in the Senate. But be ready for anything because surprises in politics always happen.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at a rally for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez (left) and congressional Democratic candidate Ayanna Pressley (second from left).

Politics & Government

Cherokee Official Says Trump-Warren DNA Debate Isn't Helping Tribe

1:51pm October 16, 2018

by Brian Naylor

As the president and Elizabeth Warren trade jabs over her Native American roots, the Cherokee Nation secretary of state tells NPR they should instead be looking into the needs of Indian Country.

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump watch as Fox News projects him the winner in Florida on Nov. 8, 2016. Fox is joining the Associated Press in a new experiment to measure voter preferences, that will be key to their projections on

Politics & Government

Election Night Shakeup: Here Come The New 'Exit' Polls

11:53am May 21, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

Fox News and the Associated Press are upending a quarter century of how elections are measured — and races called — launching a new approach for this fall's midterm elections.

Wendy Becker (left) and Mary Norton of Providence, R.I., raise their hands after the 2006 Massachusetts court ruling that allowed same-sex couples from Rhode Island to marry in Massachusetts. For the 2020 census, the couple can choose the new response cat

National

2020 Census Will Ask About Same-Sex Relationships

10:26am March 31, 2018

by Hansi Lo Wang

Unlike past census forms, the questionnaire for 2020 will include response categories for the relationship question that make a distinction between same-sex and different-sex couples.

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A map shows the locations of the U.S. Census Bureau's regional offices for the 2020 census.

National

2020 Census To Keep Racial, Ethnic Categories Used In 2010

3:40pm January 26, 2018

by Hansi Lo Wang

Census experts say the announcement about the 2020 national headcount suggests the Trump administration will not approve Obama-era proposals to change how the government asks about race and ethnicity.

Oprah Winfrey accepts the 2018 Cecil B. DeMille Award during the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel Sunday. Winfrey's speech spurred talk of a possible presidential run.

Politics & Government

Oprah Beats Trump In NPR Poll, But Most Americans Don't Want Her To Run For President

5:00am January 12, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

The former talk show host and media mogul would beat President Trump by 11 points in a hypothetical 2020 match-up, but 54 percent of Americans say they don't want Winfrey to run for president.

Oprah Winfrey, recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award, gave a rousing Golden Globes speech that spurred talk of a 2020 presidential run.

Politics & Government

Oprah 2020? People Are Asking After Golden Globes Speech

4:52pm January 08, 2018

by Brian Naylor

The former talk show host and media mogul gave a rousing acceptance speech at the Golden Globes, causing some to wonder if a political bid will follow.

Virginia Gov.-elect Ralph Northam (right) and Lt. Gov.-elect Justin Fairfax greet supporters at an election night rally Tuesday after the Democrats' victory.

7 Takeaways From Election Day 2017

2:59pm November 08, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

It was a big night for Democrats, who got their first major wins at the ballot box in the Trump era. Here is what it means.