Unlike Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Lacks A Simple, Clear Economic Message
"I don't think Hillary Clinton wants to do anything in one sentence," says former Obama strategist David Axelrod. "That's the problem, right?"
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The Next Progressive Hope? The Man Trying To Unseat The Democratic Party Chair
As the odds grow longer for Bernie Sanders, liberals unhappy with the party could find a cause in Tim Canova, a college professor taking on Democratic National Party Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
California Republicans Lose Chance At Competitive Primary
California Republicans thought their state would finally be relevant in a GOP presidential primary for the first time in more than 50 years. But now that Donald Trump is the party's de facto nominee, the fun is over for the California GOP.
Week In Politics: Donald Trump Becomes Likely GOP Nominee
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss Donald Trump's rise as he becomes the likely GOP nominee and the Democratic primary race.
Nationalism V. Conservatism: What Trump's Rise Means For The GOP
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Avik Roy about his recent op-ed in Forbes, which describes why the kind of nationalism promoted by Donald Trump is at odds with American conservatism.
Jeb Bush Won't Vote For Trump: 'I Cannot Support His Candidacy'
Trump's former 2016 presidential rivals Jeb Bush and Lindsey Graham both said Friday they cannot support their party's de facto White House nominee.
Politics Podcast: The GOP Has Its Apparent Nominee And Sanders Is Still Fighting
The NPR politics team is back with its weekly roundup of political news, including the suspension of both the Cruz and Kasich campaigns for the GOP nomination.
The Political Moment Finally Caught Up To Bernie Sanders' Message
After decades of speaking out against income inequality, the senator found fertile ground for it nationally in this post-recession, post-Occupy era. What's the long-term outlook for his movement?
Ted Cruz Reaches End Of His Race, Clearing GOP Path For Donald Trump
"We are suspending our campaign," the Texas senator told supporters at an Indianapolis rally. "But hear me now — I am not suspending our fight for liberty." His announcement ends a vitriolic week.
Trump Supporter In Indiana: Race Is Over, Party's Healing Can Start
Despite the tempestuous primaries, Republicans will come back together to support the party's candidate, says Vigo County party chair Randy Gentry — "give it some time."