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Arizona Cardinals fans wear masks of Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton during the NFL game between the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals Oct. 17, 2016.

Politics & Government

Stop Lying, America. You Love Election 2016

5:58am October 29, 2016

by Scott Simon

Americans say they're sick of this year's election campaign, that they're switching off the news. Ratings for prime-time TV are down, but cable news networks are seeing higher ratings than ever.

Donald Trump delivers a speech as he officially opens his Trump Turnberry hotel and golf resort in Scotland on Friday. Donald Trump hailed Britain's vote to leave the EU as "fantastic" shortly after arriving in Scotland.

With Trump In Scotland, Clinton Steps Up Barrage Against His 'Brexit' Response

2:09pm June 25, 2016

by Ed McNulty

After the U.K. voted to leave the European Union, Trump spoke on the move at his remodeled Scottish golf course. Clinton used those remarks as fodder for a message her campaign has been pushing hard.

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders speaks to supporters at an election rally in Ventura, Calif., this week.

Be Like Bernie: Sanders Looks To Spread His Political Wealth

4:48pm May 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

He's beginning to expand his political network by helping upstart progressive congressional candidates and state legislators, lending his fundraising prowess and national fame to boost their bids.

Maryland congressional candidate David Trone shakes hands outside the Glenmont Metro station in Silver Spring, Md., on Thursday morning.

This Candidate Is Spending More Than Anyone Ever For A Seat In Congress

8:00am April 23, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Wine retailer David Trone is spending $12.4 million of his own money to win a Maryland House seat, but his rivals say he's trying to buy his way into Congress.

Shiman Shan (left) and Brenda Nguyen canvassed voters for the Bernie Sanders campaign in a New York City neighborhood with a growing Chinese-American community.

In Close Race, 'Unprecedented' Push For Asian-American Voters Comes To N.Y.

12:04pm April 18, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

Asian-Americans are among the least likely to vote. But with the presidential nominations still up for grabs, campaigns are courting one of the largest Asian communities in the U.S. — New Yorkers.

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Marco Rubio Sweeps Puerto Rico Primary

8:57pm March 06, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The Florida senator got 71 percent of the vote in the U.S. territory's GOP primary and will earn all of its 23 delegates.

Rand Paul Drops Out Of White House Race

2:21pm February 03, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The Kentucky Republican says he is suspending his campaign after a disappointing finish in Iowa to focus on his Senate re-election.

Harry Rubenstein talks about memorabilia from different presidential campaigns at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

From Axes To Flip Flops: A Peek At 200 Years Worth Of American Political Schwag

5:50am January 30, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Chances are good that the Smithsonian will soon add a 'Make America Great Again' hat and a 'Feel the Bern' shirt to its collection of political memorabilia.

Greggor Ilagan represents district 4 of the county of Hawaii.

Politics & Government

Politician Takes To Tinder To Ignite Voters' Interest

10:32am January 23, 2016

by Scott Simon

Greggor Ilagan, a Hawaii politician running for higher office, used Tinder to reach potential voters. Now, says NPR's Scott Simon, Ilagan is taking a more traditional approach: walking door to door.

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Get ready for your email inbox to be inundated this election season.

Politics & Government

'Bill Wants To Meet You': Why Political Fundraising Emails Work

11:47am December 15, 2015

by Scott Detrow

Online habits may be shifting to social media, but email is still the be-all and end-all for grass-roots political fundraising. Get ready for your inbox to be flooded.