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Examining Bernie Sanders' Comments On Literacy In Castro-Era Cuba

4:20pm February 26, 2020

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Cuban American author Andy Gomez about comments Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has made about literacy and medical care in Fidel Castro's Cuba.

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Rep. Jim Clyburn Endorses Joe Biden Ahead Of South Carolina Primary

4:20pm February 26, 2020

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., about his decision to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden for president.

Texas Primary, And Its Massive Delegate Haul, Takes Shape For Super Tuesday

4:20pm February 26, 2020

by Wade Goodwyn

The state of Texas has 228 delegates up for grabs on Super Tuesday — a lot more voters to reach than those who have voted so far. Here's how the primary contest is shaping up in the Lone Star State.

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Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden looks on as U.S. Rep. and House Majority Whip James Clyburn (R-S.C.) announces his endorsement for Biden at Trident Technical College on Wednesday in North Charleston, South Carolina.

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Joe Biden Gets Boost With Endorsement Of Influential South Carolina Democrat

3:32pm February 26, 2020

by Susan Davis

The support of Rep. James Clyburn, one of the most influential African Americans in South Carolina politics, is not a surprise but hints at an effort to win over black voters.

Hartford is home to the Connecticut State Capitol and state legislature — as well as to major U.S. insurance firms. In 2019, those insurers spent what it took to defeat Connecticut's version of a "public option" in health care, despite strong support am

Insurers Sank Connecticut's 'Public Option.' Would A National Version Survive?

1:17pm February 26, 2020

by Shefali Luthra

Even in a solidly blue state where voters were demanding relief from the high cost of health care, the idea of a government-run public option for health insurance faced a "steam train of opposition."

From left: Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren take the stage before the Democratic debate.

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4 Takeaways From The South Carolina Democratic Debate

11:45am February 26, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Former Vice President Joe Biden fought to save his campaign, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders took fire from all sides, and more takeaways from the Democratic debate in South Carolina.

Visualizations of place-specific data behind the key areas to watch during this election.

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The 8 Key Places That Will Explain The 2020 Election

11:24am February 26, 2020

by Amita Kelly

Many of America's communities are changing, and so is how voters think about what matters most to them and whom they want their leaders to be.

Seven Democratic presidential candidates are debating in South Carolina on Tuesday night ahead of the state's primary on Saturday.

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South Carolina Democratic Debate: Live Updates And Analysis

7:03pm February 25, 2020

Sen. Bernie Sanders leads the race as he and six other presidential hopefuls take the stage on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. ET. Follow NPR's live coverage of the debate.

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The Potential Impact Of Bernie Sanders On Down-Ballot Democratic Races

5:23pm February 25, 2020

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Dave Wasserman, editor at The Cook Political Report, about how Bernie Sanders topping the Democratic ticket would affect down-ballot races and control of Congress.

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Democratic Candidates Debate In South Carolina Ahead Of Primary Election

4:30pm February 25, 2020

Democratic candidates debate in Charleston, S.C., tonight, ahead of the state's Saturday primary. With Bernie Sanders now a clear front-runner, others are stepping up attacks on the Vermont senator.

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