Politics

News Brief: Midterms, Census Question, Sanctions On Iran

8:03am November 05, 2018

President Trump campaigns ahead of Tuesday's midterms. A legal battle begins over whether a controversial question remains on the 2020 census. Iran plans to sell oil and break U.S.-imposed sanctions.

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Rove And Axelrod Teach New Generation Of Political Strategists

8:03am November 05, 2018

David Greene talks to political strategists Karl Rove and David Axelrod, who are teaching an online class on political campaign strategy. They also offer their insights on the midterm elections.

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House GOP Leaders Step Up Efforts To Stay In The Majority

8:03am November 05, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

President Trump's final campaign events are focused on red state Senate contests so top House Republican leaders are fanned out across the country working to keep their House majority.

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Election Day Closes In On Republicans And Democrats

8:03am November 05, 2018

by Steve Inskeep

What are the final cases Republicans and Democrats are making to the electorate before Tuesday's election? Weekend campaign rallies demonstrate the messaging parties hope will tip the balance.

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Rep. Denham's Immigration Stance May Charm Latino Voters

8:03am November 05, 2018

by Ina Jaffe

The president's position on immigration may make things harder for embattled GOP Rep. Jeff Denham in rural California. Denham hopes his moderate stance on immigration will attract Latino voters.

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Window Narrows For Midterm Voters To Make Up Their Minds

8:03am November 05, 2018

There's anxiety on both sides as voters prepare to go to the polls Tuesday. Democrats are poised for gains in the House, but it's still uncertain whether it will be enough.

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Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar pauses while speaking during the Democratic Farmer Labor Party endorsement convention in Minneapolis on June 17.

Muslims Hope To 'Wake Up' At The Ballot Box This Year

8:03am November 05, 2018

by Leila Fadel

Though Muslims make up a small voting bloc, their votes can matter in close elections. This year, many feel a renewed sense of urgency to choose leaders that will represent them.

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Democracy 101: Getting Out To Vote

7:37am November 05, 2018

by Sean Bueter

Election Day is Tuesday, and after a long campaign cycle, it's finally time for voters to have their say.

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Voter Purges Are Up, But Most Americans Won't See Problems At The Polls

6:12am November 05, 2018

by Miles Parks

Registration problems have been in the news a lot lately, but some experts worry that fears about casting a ballot could be overblown and hurt voter confidence.

Politics & Government

Issues Dividing Democrats And Republicans In Pennsylvania

5:51pm November 04, 2018

by Michel Martin

Both major parties are counting on some of their core constituents to turn out and vote on Tuesday. We'll hear from some of those people about what's motivating them this election season.