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Trump Steps Up Attacks Against Hillary Clinton During West Virginia Rally

8:02am May 06, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Donald Trump held his first campaign event since being assured of the GOP presidential nomination. He held a rally in West Virginia coal country on Thursday. The state holds its primary on Tuesday.

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Presidential Election Redefines Debate Over The Role Of Government

8:02am May 06, 2016

by Ron Elving

One of the longest-held divides inside American politics is over the role of government. This election year, both the Democrats and the Republicans may be pushed into increasing the government's role.

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The View From Montana, Where Guns Are An Important Election Issue

7:10am May 06, 2016

As part of our series, "A View From Here," David Greene talks to U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana about some of the issues that matter most to voters from his state and the rural West.

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Montana's Oil Boom Fades Ahead Of The 2016 Presidential Election

6:11am May 06, 2016

by David Greene

The state's oil industry had been going gangbusters and then oil prices began to drop. What is it like to live in a place with such extremes, and can the government do anything to stabilize things?

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In Big Sky Country, Land Rights Are A Major Issue For Montana Ranchers

5:05am May 06, 2016

As part of Morning Edition's "A View From Here" series, David Greene visits ranchers in central Montana to hear how the struggles over land rights may inform their views of the presidential election.

Ted Cruz Reaches End Of His Race, Clearing GOP Path For Donald Trump

9:09pm May 05, 2016

"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.

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Trump Supporter In Indiana: Race Is Over, Party's Healing Can Start

9:09pm May 05, 2016

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."

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As Trump Victory Appears Imminent, Candidates Fans Await Confirmation

8:47pm May 05, 2016

Those gathered at Sen. Ted Cruz's event in Indianapolis are subdued, but "are still waiting to hear from their guy, hopefully to hear him say that he's going to stay in this race."

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump frequently held up newspapers while on the campaign trail.

How The Media Failed In Covering Donald Trump

8:33pm May 05, 2016

by David Folkenflik

The media didn't create Trump, but that's no defense: They missed his rise and enabled him too.

Gallup data shows Trump has an uphill battle with Hispanics.

Donald Trump Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With A Trump Taco Bowl

6:41pm May 05, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The apparent Republican presidential nominee declared, "I love Hispanics!" But polls show Hispanics don't love him.