A U.S. Senate Candidate Just Dabbed At The End Of A Debate
U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez ended her debate against California Attorney General Kamala Harris by doing a dance move called the dab.
Politics & Government
Democracy 101: Making Sense Of The Polls
Polling and politics go hand-in-hand, with regular surveys of public opinion being a vital tool for campaigns and voters alike.
But with so many polls coming out so quickly these days, it can be hard to make sense of them, especially when they disagree.
The Issues: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump On Social Security And Medicare
Programs like Social Security and Medicare consume nearly 40 percent of the federal budget, and candidates have suggested a variety of responses to their rising costs.
Once A Clinton Nemesis During Whitewater, Now A Clinton Supporter
Michael Chertoff was lead counsel to the Senate committee investigating Whitewater in the '90s. Now, the former Homeland Security chief says Hillary Clinton would do a "good job" on national security.
Voter-Registration Drives In Fla. Focus On Puerto Ricans
The fastest growing group of voters in Florida is up for grabs. Hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans have moved to the swing state in recent years, and both parties are aggressively courting them.
President Of EMILY's List On The PAC's Priorities For Election Day
Renee Montagne talks to Stephanie Schriock, president of the pro-abortion rights political action committee EMILY's List, about the group's spending on political races this election.
In Colo., The Rural-Urban Divide Looks Like 'Core Values' Vs. 'Progress'
Voters in Denver and the eastern plains of Colorado illustrate the divide between voters in urban and rural areas, along social, economic and educational lines.
Gov. Scott Walker, Pence Debate Prepper, On Trump's Strategy, Party Policy
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker prepped Mike Pence for the vice presidential debate. NPR's Renee Montage asks Walker about the differences in demeanor and positions between Pence and Donald Trump.
Missouri's GOP Senate Incumbent Faces Challenge From Gun-Loving Democrat
One of the most competitive Senate races this year is in Missouri, where Democratic challenger Jason Kander is using his experience with guns to challenge Republican incumbent Roy Blunt.
How Do You Teach Politics During An Election That Defies Convention?
Many of the conventional rules of presidential politics have been fundamentally upended in the wake of Donald Trump's historic candidacy. Have teachers of politics had to adjust their course content? We talk to professors to find out.