Sen. Bernie Sanders

On Last Big Primary Day, Presumptive Candidates Pivot To General Election

11:53pm June 07, 2016

Hillary Clinton plans to use tonight's speech to declare a historic victory in the primaries, though Bernie Sanders shows every sign of fighting until the last primary in Washinton, D.C., next week.

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Once A Foe, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown Endorses Hillary Clinton Ahead Of Primary

12:09pm May 31, 2016

by Scott Detrow

California Gov. Jerry Brown endorses Hillary Clinton, despite a decades-long frosty relationship with the Clintons.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, speaks during a campaign event in Los Angeles, Calif., on March 23.

Making Democrats' Primaries More Open Could Be Harder Than You Think

8:36am May 21, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Bernie Sanders has made it clear he doesn't like closed presidential primaries. Making big changes to the system may be tough to do, though.

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Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders addresses a rally Wednesday at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, Calif. The senator's campaign is intently focused on a big win in the state on June 7, and has poured money into TV ads there.

Sanders Campaign Still Leads In Fundraising; Its Spending Is Even Higher

9:45pm May 20, 2016

by Peter Overby

The Vermont senator's organization was down to $5.8 million at the end of April as it bought ample ad time in California's TV markets. The campaign spent 43 percent more than it raised that month.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton addresses the crowd during a campaign rally in Bowling Green, Ky., on Monday.

Sanders Wins Oregon; Clinton Appears To Eke Out A Victory In Kentucky

11:42pm May 17, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

With nearly all votes counted, Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders in the Kentucky Democratic primary by almost 1,800 votes.

Politics & Government

Political Ad Spending Way Up From 2012

3:02pm May 13, 2016

by Peter Overby

The biggest spending came from the campaign of Democrat Bernie Sanders. Outside groups dominated spending on the Republican side.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders addresses the crowd Tuesday during a campaign rally at the Big Four Lawn park in Louisville, Ky.

The Political Moment Finally Caught Up To Bernie Sanders' Message

10:51am May 06, 2016

by Tamara Keith

After decades of speaking out against income inequality, the senator found fertile ground for it nationally in this post-recession, post-Occupy era. What's the long-term outlook for his movement?

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Sen. Bernie Sanders pauses during a campaign event in Louisville, Ky., on Tuesday.

Transcript: NPR's Interview With Bernie Sanders

5:05am May 05, 2016

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks to Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep about whether he will work for party unity if he does not win the Democratic nomination.

A supporter of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton wears campaign buttons as she listens to former President Bill Clinton at an event in Indiana.

Politics & Government

As Democrats Look To General Election, Clinton Raises More Money Than Sanders

4:56pm May 02, 2016

by Asma Khalid

After a string of big victories, the Democratic front-runner has regained her fundraising edge over the Vermont senator, whose supporters may realize the presidency is increasingly out of his grasp.

Bernie Sanders addresses supporters on Coney Island Boardwalk ahead of the April 19 New York primary.

Politics & Government

After String Of Losses, Sanders Campaign To Lay Off 'Hundreds' Of Staffers

8:02pm April 27, 2016

The campaign says it no longer needs so many staff for the remaining contests left on the calendar, but the move could be a sign of trouble.