Election 2008 Feb. 5 Voters Head to Polls with Diverse Demands January 31, 2008 • On Feb. 5, residents in 24 states will go to the polls in what amounts to a national primary. But voters in Super Tuesday states such as Alabama, Colorado, Arizona and Illinois all have different concerns and political leanings.
National House Stimulus Plan Hits Partisan Wall in Senate January 31, 2008 • The bipartisan economic stimulus plan has run into a partisan wall in the Senate. Democratic leaders say they'll force votes next week on a number of amendments. They deal with food stamps and unemployment benefits — and whether to extend a tax rebate program to low-income seniors. House Stimulus Plan Hits Partisan Wall in Senate Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18582351/18582300" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Age, Not Race, Splits Latinos' Democratic Vote January 31, 2008 • Commentator Daniel Hernandez, a twenty-something Latino, is very wary of the "conventional wisdom" that Latinos might not support Sen. Barack Obama because he's black. He says another kind of symbolism bubbles beneath the surface. It's not race — it's age. And Latino folks in his generation are gunning for Obama. Age, Not Race, Splits Latinos' Democratic Vote Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18582325/18582299" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Huckabee on the Offensive Ahead of Super Tuesday January 31, 2008 • Sen. John McCain may be the current Republican front-runner in the presidential race, but former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee insists that the contest is far from over. Huckabee discusses his campaign, his fellow candidates and his high hopes for Super Tuesday. Huckabee on the Offensive Ahead of Super Tuesday Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18582345/18582298" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 The Road to Super Tuesday: Mo., Colo., Ga., Ill. January 31, 2008 • In advance of Super Tuesday, we've sent four reporters to four of the key states voting Feb. 5 to offer a snapshot at what's on voters' minds. Jason Beaubien reports from Missouri, Jeff Brady is in Colorado, Kathy Lohr checks in from Georgia, and David Schaper joins us from Illinois. The Road to Super Tuesday: Mo., Colo., Ga., Ill. Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18582308/18582285" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 McCain Wins Schwarzenegger's Endorsement January 31, 2008 • California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday endorsed John McCain for the Republican presidential nomination, saying the Arizona senator has been a crusader for protecting the economy and the environment. McCain Wins Schwarzenegger's Endorsement Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18582305/18582284" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 With Edwards Out, Clinton and Obama Face Off January 31, 2008 • Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama debate Thursday for the first time since their bitter contest in South Carolina — and for the first time without John Edwards. Edwards withdrew from the presidential race Wednesday, but he has yet to endorse another candidate. With Edwards Out, Clinton and Obama Face Off Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18582301/18582283" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Parsing GOP, Democratic Health Care Proposals January 31, 2008 • NPR's Julie Rovner says the Democrats' health care plans would likely cover more of the nation's 47 million uninsured, but the Republicans' plans might bring bigger changes to the system. Parsing GOP, Democratic Health Care Proposals Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18582335/18582293" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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All Things Considered Has Hollywood Helped Pave Way for Obama? January 31, 2008 • Racial and gender barriers have already been broken at the White House — well, at least in Hollywood. But if voters have seen a black man as president on the screen, are they more likely to elect one in real life? Has Hollywood Helped Pave Way for Obama? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18580711/18582291" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Who Will Schwarzenegger Endorse? January 31, 2008 • Republican candidates squared off Wednesday night in California during the final GOP debate before Super Tuesday. Slate.com's John Dickerson discuss the verbal sparring and the latest endorsements. Who Will Schwarzenegger Endorse? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18573117/18573104" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis Analysis Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? Fresh Air January 31, 2008 • Delegates, superdelegates, penalized states with half their delegates — or none. This year's political primaries are putting renewed focus on the delegate system, but what does it all mean? Political scientist David Rohde clarifies. Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18571919/18570649" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Romney, McCain Trade Blows at GOP Debate January 31, 2008 • Sharp exchanges over Iraq and the heated tone of the campaign spiced a tense debate Wednesday between Republican presidential candidates. The four-man debate was dominated by sparring between the new front-runner, Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Romney, McCain Trade Blows at GOP Debate Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18566967/18566966" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick Addresses Scandal January 31, 2008 • Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, under investigation for denying under oath an affair with his chief of staff, promises not to "quit" on his constituents. But with legal issues pending, his apology is short on specifics. Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick Addresses Scandal Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18567848/18567811" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis How Constituencies See Election 2008 Influence of Evangelical Voters Shifts January 31, 2008 • Evangelical voters have played a significant role in shaping recent presidential races, with some success. But this year, the main impetus for the religious right may be to stop Sen. Hillary Clinton's election bid. Influence of Evangelical Voters Shifts Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18567812/18567797" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Election 2008 How Constituencies See Election 2008 January 31, 2008 • Presidential candidates — both Republican and Democratic — are hoping to win support from the whole electorate. But some groups of voters can make or break a presidential bid. Morning Edition talks with analysts about the concerns of different voting blocs.
