John Kasich

Taking It To The Limit: Cruz, Sanders, Kasich Could Revive Convention Wars

1:21pm May 02, 2016

by Ron Elving

Beyond the prospect of winning the actual nomination, each of these men sees a chance to frame the issues and politics of the general election — and to influence party dynamics for years to come.

Will The Real Donald Trump Please Stand Up?

10:54am April 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

In the past 24 hours alone, the whiplash between what rival-turned-uneven-surrogate Ben Carson called the "two different Donald Trumps" was on bold display.

Trump Sweeps Northeastern Primaries; Clinton Cements Wide Lead Over Sanders

11:43pm April 26, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Donald Trump is projected to win all five states that voted Tuesday. Hillary Clinton wins in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania, while Bernie Sanders is victorious in R.I., per The Associated Press.

Tuesday Primaries: 4 Things We're Watching In 5 States

9:04am April 26, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Five delegate-rich states on the East Coast's "Acela corridor" vote Tuesday. Can front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton wrap up their respective nominations?

The Cruz-Kasich Deal: Will Their Alliance Against Trump Work?

4:30pm April 25, 2016

by Scott Detrow

John Kasich and Ted Cruz will stay out of each other's way in three upcoming primary states. The nonaggression pact is an attempt to block Donald Trump from clinching the GOP nomination.

In a Republican race marked by anger and anti-establishment fervor, Kasich is running the optimistic campaign. Is that enough to win?

The Case For Kasich: He's The Candidate The Most Voters Think Is Okay

11:36pm April 12, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The Ohio governor says there are "two paths" for the Republican Party — one of "darkness" and the one that he's on. That may resonate more with general election voters than primary voters, though.

Can A Candidate Pay Delegates? Plus, 3 Possible GOP Convention Scenarios

4:59pm April 11, 2016

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.

Donald Trump takes part in a CNN town hall event in Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Politics & Government

Why Donald Trump Reversed His Pledge To Support The GOP Nominee

5:09pm March 30, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

There are two key words to understand Trump's thinking: "fairness" and "leverage." He believes a possible brokered convention and complex delegate allocation rules tilt the process against him.

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Clockwise from top left: Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, John Kasich, Ted Cruz and Bernie Sander

Politics & Government

From The NPR Archives: Interviews With The Presidential Candidates

3:34pm March 24, 2016

by Elizabeth Jensen

Links to past candidate interviews not currently available on NPR.org.

A polling station in Oakmont, Pa., on Nov. 6, 2012. Winning a presidential nomination includes mastering complex rules about delegates, and Pennsylvania's rules are among the most complicated.

Politics & Government

In This GOP Primary, You Can Win The State But Get Only A Few Delegates

12:48pm March 24, 2016

by Dave Davies

It's not just about winning states. Winning a presidential nomination includes mastering complex rules about delegates, and Pennsylvania's rules are among the most complicated.

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