elections

Domestic Politics: What Happens If Your Spouse Supports A Different Candidate?

4:51pm February 23, 2016

Ahead of Super Tuesday, NPR asked people on social media to tell us if they and their special someone were supporting different primary candidates. Call it "domestic politics." We're going to hear from a few of them before they head in to caucus or vote. First: Democrats Robin and Douglas Garrison in Englewood, Colo.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a Las Vegas high school last Friday.

Hillary Clinton Hitches Her Health Care Wagon To Obamacare

4:33pm February 23, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

Rather than sweeping reform, Clinton's health plan is a collection of tweaks to the Affordable Care Act. The proposed changes are aimed at trimming consumer costs and improving coverage.

Federal Judge Greenlights Conservative Group To Look Into Clinton Emails

4:21pm February 23, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

The judge said he will allow Judicial Watch to take steps to find out whether the State Department and former Secretary Hillary Clinton "deliberately thwarted" an open records law.

Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Kiawah Island, S.C., on Saturday. Trump followed up a big win in New Hampshire with another in South Carolina and now has a clear shot at the GOP nomination.

Why Aren't People Declaring The GOP Race Over — And Trump The Winner?

2:32pm February 23, 2016

by Mara Liasson

In any normal year, a Republican who wins big in New Hampshire and South Carolina would practically be seen as the presumptive nominee. So why isn't that happening this year?

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Spike Lee, Morgan Freeman Heat Up Democrats' Battle For Black Endorsements

1:55pm February 23, 2016

by Brakkton Booker

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have been fighting hard to win over African-American voters. They're a critical voting bloc in Saturday's Democratic primary in South Carolina.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, a 2016 Democratic presidential candidate, has proposed a health care policy he calls "Medicare for All." But some left-leaning economists say the plan doesn't pencil out.

Sanders' Health Plan Renews Debate On Universal Coverage

1:08pm February 23, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

Left-leaning economists and Democratic analysts are sparring over Sanders' proposal of health care for all, paid for by the government. Some who like his aspiration say the numbers don't add up.

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Ready For Trump? Why The GOP Race Is Anything But Ordinary

10:33am February 23, 2016

by Mara Liasson

In any typical year, a Republican who won in New Hampshire and South Carolina would be considered a shoo-in for the nomination. But 2016 is no ordinary year, and Donald Trump is no ordinary candidate.

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Does Jeb Bush's Fall Mean Presidential SuperPACs Are Overrated?

7:19pm February 22, 2016

by Peter Overby

Jeb Bush's Right to Rise USA broke all records for presidential superPACs, but it didn't propel him to frontrunner status in the Republican presidential race. NPR explores if this means superPACs are overrated.

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Politics Podcast: It's Mean ... It's Beautiful ... It's The South Carolina Primary

6:50pm February 22, 2016

by NPR Staff

The NPR Politics team is back with a quick take on who won big at the Democratic caucuses in Nevada and the Republican primary in South Carolina.

"Caucus conmigo" ("Caucus with me") signs were a common sight at Clinton events in Nevada.

How Nevada's Entrance Polls Turned Into A Political Fight Over Latinos

5:09pm February 22, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The entrance polls said Sanders won Latinos in Nevada by 8 points, but results showed Clinton won Hispanic-heavy precincts. What gives?