Rubio Becomes A Target In Republican Presidential Debate
Ted Cruz, who won in Iowa, was also on defense straight off the bat. Watch the debate live here.
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On The Clock: Rubio Gets The Most Talking Time In Tonight's Debate
It was the last debate before the New Hampshire primary and Donald Trump was back onstage. Which GOP candidate ended up with the most talking time?
'National Review' On How Donald Trump Is Changing The Campaign
The prominent conservative magazine National Review dedicated a whole issue to denouncing Donald Trump. Editor Rich Lowry talks about how Trump is reshaping the state of conservatism.
GOP Debate Preview
NPR's Mara Liasson talks about what to expect in the last Republican debate before the New Hampshire primary.
Even Indie Bernie Feels the Undertow of Politics as Usual
Sen. Bernie Sanders has honored his vow not to run negative campaign ads. But some of his ads convey a message tantamount to a subtweet — which quietly makes its point about rival Hillary Clinton.
Who Is Moscow's Favorite Among The U.S. Presidential Candidates?
The official line in Russia is that it doesn't matter who wins in November, since it won't change what the Kremlin sees as Washington's anti-Russia stance. But some candidates are better than others.
An Ode To The Also-Rans In American Politics
Scott Simon ponders the people behind the names on buttons and bumper stickers and other political ephemera. Though they may not have been winners, he's inspired by their determination to try.
States Not Waiting To Close Gender Wage Gap
Efforts to close the pay gap between men and women have gone nowhere in Congress, but states are forging ahead with a string of equal pay laws. And new proposals are being debated in two dozen states.
Fact Check: Clinton And Sanders On Campaign Finance
In their most recent debate, the Democratic candidates made claims about how they'd want to change the way money works in politics, and how they benefit from unlimited campaign spending.
GOP Front-Runners Gear Up For New Hampshire Primary
NPR's Ron Elving gives Scott Simon a preview of Saturday night's GOP debate and an analysis of the presidential race.