GOP Front-Runners Gear Up For New Hampshire Primary
NPR's Ron Elving gives Scott Simon a preview of Saturday night's GOP debate and an analysis of the presidential race.
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Former New Hampshire Governor Talks Primary Candidates
Scott Simon talks New Hampshire politics with John Sununu, former governor and White House chief of staff.
Do Political TV Ads Still Work?
TV ads are a tried-and-true way for politicians to get their message out. But in this chaotic presidential primary, are they still effective?
After Cruz Win, How Important Is Candidate Stance On Ethanol?
Ted Cruz won the Iowa Republican Caucuses on a platform that included opposing ethanol, a key Iowa industry. Does this mean future presidential candidates won't have to support the corn fuel?
New Hampshire Republican Debate: 3 Things To Watch Saturday Night
When the remaining GOP candidates debate Saturday, several will be making their last pitch for why they should stay in the race. Meanwhile, Donald Trump returns after skipping an Iowa debate.
In New Hampshire, Marco Rubio Looks To Capture Mainstream Republicans
With a third place finish in Iowa, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is looking to coalesce mainstream Republican support in New Hampshire. But his rivals in that lane of the GOP race are doing a lot to stop him.
As Presidential Primaries Begin, Late Night TV Boosts Political Satire
Larry David will host Saturday Night Live this weekend, and viewers can expect his impression of presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders. NPR looks at late night's take on the campaign.
Week In Politics: Iowa Caucus, New Hampshire Primary
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times about the Iowa caucuses and the upcoming New Hampshire primary.
Fact Checking The Democratic Debate: Clinton, Sanders Battle Over Wall Street
NPR fact checks some of the claims made by candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in the latest Democratic presidential debate.
Tourists Flock To New Hampshire For Front Row Seat To Presidential Politics
NPR's Robert Siegel reports on people who are not involved in presidential campaigns traveling to New Hampshire to observe the action surrounding the primary. There are families trying to give their kids a civics lesson, couples trying to see presidential politics up close, and groups of students who serve as interns for campaigns as part of their studies.