elections

Usually The Front-Runners' Friend, Wisconsin Voters Could Buck The Trend

6:24pm April 05, 2016

by Ron Elving

For decades, Wisconsin primary voters almost always endorsed the candidates who were already on their way to the nomination. But on Tuesday, Republicans and Democrats in the state could buck that trend.

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Trump's Plan To 'Make Mexico Pay' For The Wall

5:43pm April 05, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Trump demands that Mexico pay up to $10 billion or risk the cutting off of wire transfers from the U.S. to Mexico and a cancellation of business and tourist visas for Mexican citizens.

Wisconsin Voters Go To The Polls In State's Primaries

4:47pm April 05, 2016

Voters in Wisconsin weigh in Tuesday in the Democratic and Republican presidential primaries.

How Might Donald Trump's Campaign Affect His Brand?

4:47pm April 05, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

Much of Donald Trump's success in business comes from his ability to leverage his name as a luxury product. He doesn't actually own some of the products attached to him; instead he leases his name to other investors. NPR explores how the current campaign might affect his brand.

Presidential Front-Runners Look To Shore Up Status In Wisconsin Primaries

4:47pm April 05, 2016

by Mara Liasson

The front-runners in the GOP and Democratic presidential races are looking to shore up their status in Tuesday's Wisconsin primaries.

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have debated eight times, but with the big New York primary looming, they struggled to agree on when and where the next matchup would be.

Finally Clinton And Sanders Find A Time And Place To Debate

8:40pm April 04, 2016

by Don Gonyea

It will be April 19 at 9 p.m. in New York, on CNN. Both campaigns had said there would be a debate before the important New York primary in two weeks, but they had a hard time agreeing on the details.

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Agree To Debate Ahead Of New York Primary

8:09pm April 04, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders agreed on Monday to meet for a debate on April 14 ahead of the New York primary.

Trump And Cruz Find Common Ground — Kasich Should Go

7:08pm April 04, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Ted Cruz and Donald Trump are also backing a Republican Party rule that would prevent the Ohio governor's name from being placed in contention at the Republican National Convention in July.

Democrats To Face Off In Close Wisconsin Primary Race

4:28pm April 04, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Democrats have a close race in Wisconsin, which votes in its primary on Tuesday.

Donald Trump's Path to 1,237 Delegates Depends On Wisconsin

4:28pm April 04, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Donald Trump can clinch a majority of the delegates he needs to win the Republican presidential nomination. But his margin of error is razor thin, and even in a best case scenario, he likely won't get there until the last day of the primary season.