Paul Ryan Rules Himself Out As Possible GOP Nominee
Rumors have swirled that Republican delegates could nominate Ryan in a multiballot convention. Ryan put those rumors to rest, definitively ruling himself out.
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Demographics Show Why Clinton, Trump Are Favored In The New York Primary
"Demographics are destiny" has almost become a political cliché, but, so far in this campaign, it's holding true. That gives some clues for how people might vote in the New York primary in a week.
Clinton And De Blasio Land 'CP Time' Joke With Unfortunate Timing
In a skit with Hillary Clinton, the New York City mayor joked about "CP time," which is slang for "colored people time." This primary battle, it seems no lame joke goes unpunished.
Hundreds Protesting Political System Arrested On Capitol's Steps
The Democracy Spring coalition of progressive groups called on legislators to replace caps on campaign donations, fix the Voting Rights Act and end gerrymandering. At least 400 were arrested.
Despite Federal Court Rulings, Texas' Voter ID Laws Remain In Place
Despite being ruled in violation of the Voting Rights Act and the U.S. Constitution by seven federal judges, Texas' voter ID restrictions are still the law of the land. It's been six months since the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals again ruled the law unconstitutional, but it looks as if Texas will go through another election with the restrictions in place.
See Where Women Have The Most And Least Political Representation In The U.S.
Women may make up half the population in the U.S., but just 24.5 percent of state lawmakers are women.
Is It OK To Vote For Hillary Clinton Because She's A Woman?
A listener's 8-year-old daughter tells her dad to vote for the "girl" candidate, because she's a woman. It's a sweet clip, but it gets at the deep question of how identity and issues are intertwined.
NPR Politics Podcast Explores The History Of Contested Conventions
The NPR Politics Podcast talks with elections law attorney Ben Ginsberg about how a contested GOP contention would play out.
Can A Candidate Pay Delegates? Plus, 3 Possible GOP Convention Scenarios
Rides on Air Force One and state dinners were lures the last time there was an open convention. What about cold, hard cash? Top Republican lawyer Ben Ginsberg explains what's permissible and not.
Cruz Gains Momentum Over Trump After Colorado Victory
The Republican presidential race has become a delegate-by-delegate race. And no more so than in Colorado, where none of the state's delegates are bound to any candidate.