Politics

In Nevada, Generation Gap Over Democratic Candidates Widens

4:35pm February 12, 2016

by Ina Jaffe

Democratic women are overwhelmingly supporting Hillary Clinton — or rather, those over 45 are. Women under 30 are strongly supporting Bernie Sanders. With the caucuses in Nevada coming up, NPR asks women there what they make of this generational divide.

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton participate in the PBS NewsHour Democratic presidential candidate debate Thursday at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Clinton Gets Back In The Game After Blowout Loss To Sanders In N.H.

4:24pm February 12, 2016

by Ron Elving

Bernie Sanders had moments in Milwaukee guaranteed to make his core supporters ecstatic, but he did not dominate the evening as one might expect the 22-point winner of the first primary to do.

Politics & Government

Detainee Interrogation Chief: Waterboarding Doesn't Work

9:12am February 12, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

The head of the High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group spoke as Donald Trump is calling for a return to simulated drowning and other interrogation techniques that critics have likened to torture.

Democratic presidential candidates Sen. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton take the stage before a Democratic presidential primary debate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday.

Politics & Government

The 6th Democratic Presidential Debate In 100 Words (And 3 Videos)

8:31am February 12, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders sparred over Wall Street's influence on politics, which candidate is more loyal to President Obama and the record of Henry Kissinger as secretary of state.

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton debate Thursday night.

5 Takeaways From The Democratic Debate

3:18am February 12, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Tonight, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton square off in their first debate since his massive victory in the New Hampshire primary.

Democratic Presidential Candidates To Debate After Bernie Sanders' Big Win

9:02pm February 11, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton debate in Milwaukee Thursday night. It's the first chance for voters to see them since Sanders' big win in New Hampshire.

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Former President George W. Bush, seen here in 2006 with his brother Jeb Bush in the foreground, has largely shied away from political activity since he left office.

Politics & Government

W. Is Back: Bush Bros. To Campaign Together

6:47pm February 11, 2016

by Asma Khalid

George W. Bush heads to South Carolina to help his brother Jeb. It's the first time the former president is publicly hitting the campaign trail in years.

Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary — and he's not even a Democrat. He's one of the firebrands upending "the establishment" in 2016.

People Keep Talking About 'The Establishment.' What Is It, Anyway?

6:47pm February 11, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

People have been sticking it to The Man for years. And in this year's presidential race, The Man is really, really easy to stick it to.

South Carolina Democratic Chair On How Candidates Can Appeal To Black Voters

4:29pm February 11, 2016

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jaime Harrison, chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party, about the upcoming primaries in his state.

South Carolina Voters Likely To Play Major Role In Sorting Out GOP Race

4:29pm February 11, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

The next big Republican primary is just over a week from now in South Carolina, which has a strong track record for picking the eventual winner. The state also has a history of dirty politics.