elections

Arkansas Governor On State Of GOP Race Without Marco Rubio

4:22pm March 16, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about his endorsement of Marco Rubio, following the Florida primaries. Rubio dropped out of the presidential race Tuesday night after a lackluster finish in his home state.

Republicans Are Far Outstripping Democrats In Primary Turnout

2:11pm March 16, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Democratic turnout this year looks like Republicans' did in 2008. And the GOP's massive turnout looks a lot like Dems' eight years ago.

Politics & Government

McConnell: Blocking Supreme Court Nomination 'About A Principle, Not A Person'

1:48pm March 16, 2016

by Amita Kelly

President Obama had praised nominee Merrick Garland's collegiality and ability to build consensus, saying "he's shown a rare ability to bring together odd couples."

Sanders Looks Ahead As Clinton Wins 4 More; GOP Race Down To 3 Candidates

9:07am March 16, 2016

Clinton beat Sanders in three states. Trump sweeped Florida. Karen Beckwith of Case Western Reserve University of Ohio and Susan MacManus of the University of South Florida weigh in on the races.

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Obama Prepares To Nominate New Supreme Court Justice

8:56am March 16, 2016

Who's in the running to fill the vacant seat on the Supreme Court? An announcement could come this week.

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Rubio Suspends Campaign After Trump's Win; Kasich Takes Ohio

8:35am March 16, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio announced an end to his campaign following a loss in his home state of Florida to Donald Trump. Sitting Ohio Gov. John Kasich dealt Trump his only loss on Tuesday on his home turf.

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Clinton Grabs 4 Wins In Lead Over Sanders

6:42am March 16, 2016

With David Greene in Ohio and Steve Inskeep in Florida, some Democrat voters say Bernie Sanders pushed Hillary Clinton to be a better candidate. Don Gonyea also has the latest for the Republican side.

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Hillary Clinton pauses while speaking during her primary-night rally in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Tuesday.

Male Commentators Tell A Winning Clinton To 'Smile'

6:36am March 16, 2016

by Amita Kelly

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough tweeted: "Smile. You just had a big night." Others commented that she was "shouting angrily." The response to their criticism on Twitter was swift.

Politics & Government

Listen To Interviews From NPR's March 15 Special Broadcast

1:16am March 16, 2016

by Paulina Firozi

Catch up with all the guest interviews from NPR's live coverage of the primaries in Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Florida and Ohio.

Gov. John Kasich celebrates his Ohio primary victory at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio.

Trump Deals A Fatal Blow To Rubio In Florida, But Kasich Stops Him In Ohio

11:34pm March 15, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Tuesday night's five electoral contests could spell the end of the road for at least two Republican candidates, while Bernie Sanders is hoping Rust Belt wins will boost him against Hillary Clinton.