Politics

Hillary Clinton Hopes To Extend Delegate Lead As She Eyes General Election

7:38pm April 26, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Hillary Clinton has started pivoting toward the general election as she hopes to extend her delegate lead Tuesday night out of the reach of Bernie Sanders.

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Federal District Judge Upholds North Carolina's Sweeping Voter ID Law

4:31pm April 26, 2016

by Pam Fessler

A federal district judge upheld North Carolina's new voting law, including requirements that voters show a government-issued photo ID at the polls and only vote in the correct precinct. Opponents of the law say they will appeal, but the decision could be in effect for the November elections, which voter advocates say might mean some voters, especially minorities, will be disenfranchised. The judge said that did not appear to be the case.

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'Acela Primary': Voters Hit The Polls In 5 Northeastern States

4:30pm April 26, 2016

Tuesday is the so-called "Acela primary." Voters headed to the polls in five northeastern states and we'll hear from them.

VIDEO: Chocolate Bars With A Political Bite

3:25pm April 26, 2016

by Morgan McCloy

It's often said that Washington, D.C., is a town obsessed with politics. Apparently, that obsession extends to its chocolatiers. We visit a factory making politically inspired chocolate bars.

What if we talked about politics the way we talk about Prince and Beyonce?

What Harriet Tubman, Prince And Beyonce Can Teach Us About Politics

2:29pm April 26, 2016

by Sam Sanders

What if we took some tips from think-piece culture in the way we talk about our politics?

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a campaign rally in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Politics & Government

Campaign Mystery: Why Don't Bernie Sanders' Big Rallies Lead To Big Wins?

11:25am April 26, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Bernie Sanders is drawing large, energetic crowds, but that hasn't translated into wins in large states. It turns out there is often a disconnect between big rallies and winning elections.

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Candidate for U.S. Senate Katie McGinty, D-Pa., shakes hands with attendees as she arrives for her roundtable discussion with seniors at the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers in Philadelphia last week.

5 Other Contests To Watch In Tuesday's Primaries

10:09am April 26, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Among them: Two incumbent Pennsylvania congressmen are on the defense amid questions about their ethics and personal relationships; and Maryland candidates for Senate are divided by race and gender.

Tuesday Primaries: 4 Things We're Watching In 5 States

9:04am April 26, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Five delegate-rich states on the East Coast's "Acela corridor" vote Tuesday. Can front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton wrap up their respective nominations?

Politics & Government

Why Merkley Supports Sanders When A Majority Of Senators Back Clinton

8:48am April 26, 2016

Sen. Jeff Merkley is the only senator to publicly back Bernie Sanders for the Democratic presidential nomination. He talks to Steve Inskeep about his support for Sanders over Hillary Clinton.

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Politics & Government

Spending On Democratic Congressional Primary In Maryland Breaks Records

8:38am April 26, 2016

by Patrick Madden

In the suburbs of Washington, D.C., wealthy businessman David Trone has injected more than $12 million of his own money to try to win the Democratic primary in Maryland's 8th Congressional District.

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