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Week In Politics: Democratic Debate, GOP Outcry Over Delegates

4:34pm April 15, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the Democratic debate in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Donald Trump's outcry over delegate selection.

Platform Check: Breaking Down The Presidential Candidates' Tax Plans

4:34pm April 15, 2016

This election cycle, we're bringing you conversations about the candidate's policy proposals as part of our series, "Platform Check." To kick it off, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Roberton Williams of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, about the presidential candidates' tax plans.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to a New York state GOP fundraiser in Manhattan on Thursday night.

'New York Values'? Fuhgeddaboudit. GOP Candidates Show Their Love

3:28pm April 15, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

At a black-tie, $1,000-a-plate fundraiser for the New York state Republican Party, Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich offered nothing but praise for the city. The New York primary is Tuesday.

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It's Possible N.C. 'Bathroom Law' Will Be Repealed, State Rep. Bell Says

3:25pm April 15, 2016

Renee Montagne talks to N.C. House Democrat Larry Bell about a call from a constituent that's made him rethink his "yes" vote in support of the state's controversial transgender bathroom measure.

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When It Comes To Protesters, Politicians Don't Always Handle Them Well

3:15pm April 15, 2016

by Sam Sanders

This election season, like many others, has been filled with scenes of presidential candidates enduring protests and heckling during official campaign events. But it seems few candidates, actually handle these moments well. What should a politician do, when they're at risk of losing control to a protester?

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Clinton, Sanders Clash In Final Primary-Season Debate

3:14pm April 15, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders squared off in New York Thursday night — ahead of that state's crucial primary on Tuesday. They exchanged sharp attacks.

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"I may hold this office for another 14 months. But I'm not going anywhere," President Obama told Organizing for Action last November in Washington, D.C.

Grass-Roots Group Born Of Obama Campaign Now Helps Push His Causes

2:17pm April 15, 2016

by Peter Overby

Organizing for Action is now deep in the battle over confirming the president's nominee to the Supreme Court.

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Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz attend the Colorado Republican Convention in Colorado Springs on April 9.

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Why Trump Supporters Have Declared War On Colorado's Republican Party

12:04pm April 15, 2016

by Megan Verlee

After Ted Cruz swept the state's slate of delegates, Donald Trump's supporters plan a demonstration against a process they say is rigged. The state GOP's defenders accuse Trump of sour grapes.

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Democratic Voters In Struggling Pa. County Cross Over To Support Trump

7:22am April 15, 2016

David Greene talks to Jim Davis, the Democratic Party Chairman of Fayette County. Many Democrats there crossed over and voted for Ronald Reagan; now they're vowing to do the same for Donald Trump.

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GOP Front-Runner Trump Gains Support From Pittsburgh's Democrats

5:15am April 15, 2016

David Greene talks to Donald Trump backers in the Pittsburgh area, including an ex-factory worker and the son of a steelworker, who says his family isn't doing as well economically as his parents did.

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