US Presidential Election

Politics & Government

Here comes the Sun (Belt): With Harris running, the presidential map has shifted back

2:35pm July 31, 2024

by Stephen Fowler

Now that Vice President Harris is the likely Democratic presidential nominee versus former President Donald Trump, the map of competitive states in the election is a repeat of the 2020 battlegrounds.

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Green Bay, Wis., on Friday.

Donald Trump's Controversial Speech Often Walks The Line

2:09pm August 10, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Trump has repeatedly made statements that push the boundaries of acceptable political discourse, but that are often open to interpretation.

Tearful Ted Cruz supporter Linda Bond hugs another supporter after her candidate exited the race Tuesday night. "[I'm] sad, hurt. Hurt by Americans," Bond said. "I believe that they had an opportunity of a lifetime and instead gave in to anger and emotion

After Ted Cruz Dropped Out, His Watch Party Became The Saddest Room In America

4:24pm May 04, 2016

by Sam Sanders

It would be hard to overstate the amount of tears that were shed in that room after Cruz's announcement. There were cries that shake your chest cavity. Tears that run your makeup off your face.

After sweeping five states Tuesday, Donald Trump suggested Hillary Clinton is ahead because she's playing the "woman's card."

#MemeOfTheWeek: The Woman('s) Card

11:00pm April 29, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Donald Trump said Hillary Clinton was playing it this week. And then it seemed the entire Internet joined in the game.

What if we talked about politics the way we talk about Prince and Beyonce?

What Harriet Tubman, Prince And Beyonce Can Teach Us About Politics

2:29pm April 26, 2016

by Sam Sanders

What if we took some tips from think-piece culture in the way we talk about our politics?

Mexicans set fire to an effigy of Donald Trump during Holy Week celebrations in Mexico City on March 26.

The View From Mexico On Donald Trump

6:29pm April 07, 2016

by Carrie Kahn

Mexico has reshuffled its top diplomats in the U.S. to counter what it says is rising anti-Mexican sentiment since Donald Trump detailed his plans to force Mexico to pay for a border wall.

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

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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.

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Opening The Books On Donald Trump's Business Deals In Atlantic City

1:19pm March 17, 2016

Washington Post reporter Robert O'Harrow dissects Trump's acquisition of the Taj Mahal casino/hotel, which went into bankruptcy a year after it opened.

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John Franklin McGraw was charged with assault and disorderly conduct in the incident.

Trump Rally Attendee Charged With Punching Protester In The Face

7:41pm March 10, 2016

by Will Huntsberry

The apparent assault comes on the heels of other recent altercations at presidential candidate Donald Trump's rallies.

Map: North Carolina's Shifting District Boundaries

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North Carolina's Congressional Primaries Are A Mess Because Of These Maps

11:53am March 10, 2016

by Tom Bullock

Said one observer, "Some sitting members of Congress woke up the next morning after these maps had been released and went, 'Oh, boy, I don't even live in the district now.' "