Democrats

Hillary Clinton listens to another panelist during an event at the Center for American Progress, a left-leaning think tank.

Clinton's Email Drama Hasn't Had Much Effect On 2016 Prospects

3:38pm March 30, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Three weeks after the Democratic front-runner's news conference about her use of private emails as secretary of state, polls continue to show her ahead of GOP contenders.

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, wearing sunglasses to protect an injured eye. His announced retirement should set off a scramble to replace him.

With Reid Out, Republicans See An Opportunity

8:07pm March 27, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Democrats argue the top Senate leader's retirement might be a good thing. But it's going to set off a scramble to replace him in one of the most hotly contested races in 2016.

What Reid Endorsing Schumer As Top Democrat Means

4:58pm March 27, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid is not seeking re-election in 2016, but he is leaving no room for a leadership fight. He's throwing his support to his top lieutenant and message maestro.

House Speaker John Boehner takes the gavel from Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Jan. 6 at the start of the 114th Congress.

Amazingly, Congress Actually Got Something Done

6:58pm March 26, 2015

by Ron Elving

The leaders and members must, in a word, compromise. And on this occasion, Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi did just that, with skill and savvy.

Former Gov. Jeb Bush, a 2016 hopeful, takes a selfie with an Iowa supporter earlier this month.

Can Republicans Get Ahead In The 2016 Digital Race?

12:44pm March 26, 2015

by Nayana Davis

When Sen. Ted Cruz threw his hat into the ring, it happened first on Twitter. Political news is breaking more and more on social media, and both sides face different challenges in reaching out.

What If Everyone In America Had To Vote?

1:53pm March 19, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

President Obama called the idea of mandatory voting potentially "transformative." That's true, and Democrats might love it, but it's not likely to happen.

NPR knocked on doors throughout Colorado to find out how individual voters were responding to Democratic and Republican appeals in the lead up to Election Day.

The Republican Party's Remarkable Non-Transformation

12:35pm November 04, 2014

by Steve Inskeep

Knocking on doors in Colorado, NPR's Steve Inskeep reports that the GOP could be close to winning the Senate without changing the political positions that are said to endanger the party's future.

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5 Things To Know About The 2014 Midterm Election

4:49pm November 03, 2014

by Sam Sanders

The balance of power in the House and Senate could be upended with Tuesday's vote. We break down some of the key themes and offer a few predictions.

Democrat Charlie Crist, a former Republican governor of Florida (left), and Rick Scott, the current Republican governor of Florida, listen to the moderators during a gubernatorial debate on Friday. The two are facing off in a tight race that's fueling a b

Florida Governor's Race: Familiar Faces, Big Money, Brutal Ads

8:00pm October 14, 2014

by Greg Allen

Incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Scott is facing off with former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist — who's now running as a Democrat. The race is close, expensive and nasty, with a deluge of attack ads.

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As Populations Shift, Democrats Hope To Paint The Sun Belt Blue

7:45pm October 03, 2014

by Debbie Elliott

Democrats see an opportunity in the South's changing demographics — particularly in states with growing Hispanic communities, lots of unregistered black voters and migration from other states.

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