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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt Bernie Sanders and Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton appear together at Portsmouth, N.H. High School where Sanders endorsed Clinton for president of the United States.

In Show Of Party Unity, Bernie Sanders (Finally) Endorses Hillary Clinton

11:57am July 12, 2016

by Brakkton Booker

The Vermont senator's endorsement is the conclusion to the long, surprising Democratic primary fight. Clinton praised Sanders, and Sanders returned the favor, saying it was important to elect Clinton.

Clinton's possible vice president picks.

Meet Hillary Clinton's Potential Vice Presidents In 100 Words

9:39am July 12, 2016

The Democrat will already make history with her own nomination for president. Now the question is whether she wants to do it again with her choice of running mate by picking a second woman or Latino.

Former Trump Adviser Gives Closer Look At A Non-Traditional Campaign

6:38pm July 11, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel discusses the Trump campaign organization with Barry Bennett, a former adviser to the Trump campaign and the former campaign manager for Ben Carson.

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Email Case Raises Doubts About Bill Clinton's Value To Wife's Campaign

6:38pm July 11, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Bill Clinton is widely considered an exceptional political talent. But he recently muddled perceptions of the investigation of his wife's email system, raising doubts about his value to her campaign.

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Race For Pennsylvania Likely To Hinge On Philadelphia Surburbs

4:29pm July 11, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Republican leaning women could be key to winning Pennsylvania's electoral votes this November, and both parties are appealing to them, especially along the New Jersey border in Bucks County.

Sanders And Clinton To Rally Together In New Hampshire

11:53am July 11, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Democratic sources familiar with negotiations between the campaigns say a formal endorsement is expected.

Candidates Counting Down The Days Until 'Veep' Selection

5:18pm July 10, 2016

Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are vetting their shortlists of vice presidential contenders. With the GOP convention starting in eight days, Trump could name his running mate any day now.

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Changing Presidential Campaign Approach On Display In Ankeny, Iowa

5:18pm July 10, 2016

by Clay Masters

Ankeny, Iowa is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and an example of a growing urban/rural divide. The presidential campaigns are shifting focus in this critical swing state.

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Detroit Working Class Men Split On Donald Trump

9:13am July 10, 2016

by Don Gonyea

If Trump hopes to win Michigan, then he's got to win over working-class white men in suburban Detroit. But it will be tough. The state hasn't backed a Republican presidential candidate since 1988.

In Search For Answers, Author George Saunders Covers Trump Campaign

12:00pm July 09, 2016

The author, a self-professed liberal, traveled to Trump rallies to try to understand the candidate's appeal. He talks to NPR's Lynn Neary about what he's learned about American politics.

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