elections

Platform Check: Clinton, Trump Hold Polarized Positions On Immigration

6:44pm October 18, 2016

by John Burnett

Immigration is one of the most divisive issues in the presidential race. NPR takes a look at Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's policy proposals on the subject.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally Tuesday in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Trump Proposes Term Limits For Congress

6:22pm October 18, 2016

by Brian Naylor

The GOP presidential nominee says limits are needed to end the "cycle of corruption" in Washington.

The state capitol building in Jefferson City, Missouri. Voters will vote on a ballot measure that would end the state's current practice of allowing unlimited campaign contributions and reimpose limits of $2,600 per candidate.

Politics & Government

Missouri Voters To Decide Whether To Rein In Unlimited Political Cash

5:07pm October 18, 2016

by Jason Rosenbaum

At $50 million and counting, Missouri's gubernatorial election is the most expensive in the country. A ballot measure could reimpose contribution limits after getting rid of them in 2008.

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Obama Criticizes Trump's 'Rigged' Election Claims Alongside Italian Leader

4:33pm October 18, 2016

by Scott Horsley

President Obama took Donald Trump to task Tuesday for suggesting the U.S. election might be "rigged." Obama spoke at a White House news conference, alongside Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.

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The Danaher ELECTronic 1242 voting machine, on display in 2004 at the Franklin County Board of Elections office in Columbus, Ohio. The machines have been in use in the state since 1992.

Why Worries About Paperless Voting Loom Larger This Year

4:33pm October 18, 2016

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

In tight elections, the loser often calls for a recount. But recounting ballots might not be easy in states that use paperless machines — including the presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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NPR Battleground Map: Hillary Clinton Is Winning — And It's Not Close

4:10pm October 18, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

It's been a rough October for Donald Trump. Barring something extraordinary happening in the final few weeks, his path to win is a near-impossible feat to pull off.

On Twitter, Africans Mock U.S. Elections, Joking Of Sanctions

3:59pm October 18, 2016

by Greg Myre

The U.S. often chastises African states on elections that are less than free and fair. With Donald Trump claiming the U.S. vote could be rigged, Africans are taking to social media to turn the tables.

Unlike Your Favorite Cereal, Clinton And Trump Don't Inspire Brand Loyalty

3:39pm October 18, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

A report from a brand-consulting firm suggests that if the presidential candidates were cereal brands they probably wouldn't be on your breakfast table.

President Obama and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi participate in a joint news conference in the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday.

President Obama To Donald Trump: 'Stop Whining'

3:19pm October 18, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Obama said that the GOP nominee's claims that the election will be rigged threaten to undermine American democracy and show that he's not able to handle the pressures of the Oval Office.

Politics & Government

Is Hillary Clinton Really Trying To Win Texas?

1:58pm October 18, 2016

by Arnie Seipel

The Clinton campaign is running a new ad in the Lone Star State, but it is more seriously targeting Arizona and other traditional GOP states as her position in typical battlegrounds looks stable.