Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Some Clinton Supporters Complain Only Wealthy Backers Have Candidate's Ear

7:34am August 23, 2016

With 76 days to go before the election, Hillary Clinton is busy doing closed-door fundraisers. David Greene talks to Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-OH, about whether Clinton needs more contact with voters.

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Misty Plowright, who is running for Congress, says she is leaning toward Green Party nominee Jill Stein but would vote for Hillary Clinton "if I actually truly believed that Trump was Hitler 2.0. and he was actually going to do that level of evil."

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How Hillary Clinton Is Trying To Win Over Millennial Skeptics

7:07am August 23, 2016

by Asma Khalid

Hillary Clinton is banking on the support of millennials this November. But during the primary season young voters overwhelmingly supported her opponent. So, what's her strategy to win them over?

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Virginia Governor Restores Voting Rights to Felons Again

8:43pm August 22, 2016

by Richard Gonzales

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe says felons have paid their debt to society and deserve enfranchisement. Republicans say he is trying to increase Democratic voter rolls for November.

How The Man Created The Brand In 'Trump Revealed'

6:17pm August 22, 2016

by NPR Staff

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to authors Marc Fisher and Michael Kranish about their book, Trump Revealed, which explores Donald Trump's rise as a businessman, political candidate and above all, a brand.

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'To Be Determined': Trump Campaign Signals He May Moderate Immigration Stance

6:17pm August 22, 2016

by Scott Detrow

The GOP nominee is considering walking back a key campaign promise central to his support — whether 11 million immigrants in the U.S. illegally would be deported under a President Trump.

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Bill Clinton Turned 70 Last Week. Here Are 5 Moments That Defined His Career

9:44am August 22, 2016

by Ashley Young

The 42nd president has been popular and controversial over a long career.

Research Challenges Assumptions On Why Voters Support Trump

5:02am August 22, 2016

by Tamara Keith

The conclusion of new research shows supporters of Donald Trump are not experiencing economic anxiety driven by trade and immigration policies, which are common themes of his campaign.

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Politics In The News

5:02am August 22, 2016

Donald Trump last week shook up his campaign staff. What's in store this week? David Greene talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, and Washington Post reporter Robert Costa.

Trump's Appeal To Black Voters May Repeat Past Mistakes Of GOP Outreach

10:44am August 21, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Speaking for "the party of Lincoln" before mostly white crowds, Trump's focus on crime and poverty may have another benefit if it doesn't boost support from African-American voters.

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A composite image of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

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Money Race Accelerates For Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump

9:55am August 21, 2016

by Peter Overby

Both candidates had record months for collecting cash.