Democratic Candidates Look To Capture Diverse Base In Nevada
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with political analyst Jon Ralston ahead of the Nevada Democratic caucuses this weekend.
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Trump Opponents Try To Build Property Rights Into A S.C. Primary Issue
A campaign ad by Sen. Ted Cruz is using Donald Trump's support of eminent domain – when the government takes private land for public or commercial use – against him.
Automatic Registration Is The Latest Chapter In Fight Over Voting Rights
Support for automatic voter registration — now being considered in about two dozen states — has pretty much broken down along party lines.
Clinton Versus Sanders: The Rift Between Older And Younger Black Voters
The division among African-American Democrats in South Carolina is a reminder that no group is a monolith. Bernie Sanders is making inroads in what has been considered Clinton Country.
Is It Time To Reconsider Lifetime Appointments To The Supreme Court?
Life tenure was meant to insulate justices from politics, but the clash building between President Obama and the GOP-controlled Senate after Antonin Scalia's death shows how that hasn't panned out.
Trump, Cruz Hold Back-To-Back Rallies Ahead Of South Carolina Primary
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are having a vicious fight leading up to the South Carolina GOP primary on Saturday, and on Tuesday they held back-to-back rallies in the state.
W. Is Back: 6 Quotes From Campaigning For Jeb Bush
Former President George W. Bush hit the campaign trail for his brother in South Carolina Monday. He brought some self-deprecating humor and defended his record as president during and after 9/11.
In Battle For South Carolina Black Voters, Democrats Face Generational Divide
Young black Democrats in South Carolina are increasingly interested in Bernie Sanders' message, but older voters, at least for now, are leaning toward Hillary Clinton.
5 Ways Scalia's Death Complicates The 2016 Election
The death of the Supreme Court justice raises the stakes. What are the implications for both sides, and could it drive voters to the polls?
Expect Obama To Try To Box In Republicans With His Supreme Court Nominee
The president has a history of prioritizing diversity hires — and nominees that make it hard for Republicans to vote against.