How Do Voters Really Feel This Election? We Asked
Angry. Anxious. Hopeful. These are some of the responses we received from social media and public radio stations around the country.
Politics & Government
Iowa Voters In Correctionville Think The U.S. Needs Correcting
The Iowa caucuses are 3 days away. Some voters in the rural and largely conservative part of western Iowa are struggling between the pull of their choice candidate and who they think is likely to win.
Trump's Absence Was A Big Presence At The GOP Debate In Iowa
Sen. Ted Cruz, who was leading in the polls in Iowa until Trump subjected him to a barrage of attacks, is hoping Trumps decision to boycott the debate turns out to be a big mistake.
Trump-less Debate Sets A New Standard, But With A Familiar Outcome
Donald Trump remained the focal point for many debate questions and responses. He also did well on social media, scoring more Google searches and Twitter/Facebook mentions than debate participants.
House Speaker Says No To 10 Percent Raise For Teachers
North Carolina's House Speaker is calling a proposed 10 percent pay hike for teachers “unrealistic”. Tim Moore made the comment at a special House committee meeting on Thursday.
Transparency, Visibility Topics In High Point Police Chief Search Forum
High Point's search for a new police chief is underway. A public forum was held Thursday night to give residents a chance to say what they're looking for in a new leader.
Instead Of Debating, Trump Hosts His Own Event For Veterans
Trump took the stage 15 minutes after the debate began — clearly looking to steal the audience away from Fox News. Trump says the event raised millions for veterans.
What Are Nevada Voters Anxious About? 'Trump,' Radio Listeners Say
Why are so many voters anxious and angry? Carrie Kaufman, host of the daily call-in show State of Nevada on member station KNPR talks to Steve Inskeep about the answers she heard from listeners.
Bernie Sanders Has Momentum Riding On Iowa's Caucuses
If Sanders wins Iowa, he'll gain momentum that could transform the Democratic race for president. If Hillary Clinton wins, her once seemingly inevitable campaign could start seeming inevitable again.
Voters Feel A Loss Of Control Over The Presidential Election Process
Member stations are helping answer a question about the election: Why are American voters anxious? Melissa Ross, host of the call-in show First Coast Connect on WJCT in Jacksonville, Fla., weighs in.