Politics

Fourth GOP Debate Presents A Smaller, More Focused Main Event

9:30am November 11, 2015

by Don Gonyea

After a near revolt against the TV networks and debate moderators, Republican candidates are back on stage again — but for the frontrunners, that stage can be a bit smaller.

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Eight GOP presidential candidates on stage before Tuesday's debate.

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Fourth Debate Fails To Scramble GOP Field

8:43am November 11, 2015

by Ron Elving

Although policy differences were aired and some of the questions from the moderators could be called probing, gone was the slightly contemptuous tone heard in earlier debates — especially on CNBC.

Supporters Urge Obama To Take Executive Action To Close Guantanamo

6:27am November 11, 2015

by David Welna

President Obama is expected to send Congress a plan soon for how to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. While Congress is expected to oppose him, advocates say that might not matter.

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GOP Spin Room Finds Less To Criticize In Latest Presidential Debate

6:23am November 11, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Republicans have been deliberating the format and tone of the presidential debates as much as the issues. After Tuesday's showdown in Wisconsin, campaigns offered reactions to how the debate went.

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On The Clock: Which Issues Got The Most Talk Time

11:39pm November 10, 2015

NPR kept track of how many minutes each issue - like immigration and the economy - got at the fourth GOP debate.

The Milwaukee, Wis. debate stage Tuesday night.

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Live Twitter Chat: Republican Presidential Debate

11:36pm November 10, 2015

by Amita Kelly

Follow the fourth GOP debate with NPR's politics team on Twitter at #nprdebate.

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Economy Takes Center Stage In Fourth GOP Debate

11:30pm November 10, 2015

The Florida governor needs a strong showing to quell nervous donors. The focus will also be on frontrunners Donald Trump and Ben Carson.

After Downplaying VA Scandal, Clinton Unveils Plans To Support Veterans

11:10pm November 10, 2015

by Tamara Keith

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton holds a roundtable with military veterans on the eve of Veterans Day. It comes after Clinton drew criticism for calling last year's VA scandal overblown.

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David Cameron Delivers List Of Reforms For Britain To Stay In EU

8:46pm November 10, 2015

by Peter Kenyon

British Prime Minister David Cameron steps up his bid to change the relationship between his country and the rest of Europe on Tuesday with a speech in which he will insist the EU take his demands seriously or face a British exit from the union.

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Christie Grabs The Spotlight In Undercard Debate

8:38pm November 10, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The New Jersey governor tried to make Hillary Clinton the target at every turn, but a feisty Bobby Jindal attacked Christie's record and tried to argue that he is the most conservative choice.