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Possible GOP Presidential Candidates Woo Iowa
Monday, January 26, 2015
The 2016 Iowa caucuses are a year away. On Saturday, a long list of potential candidates showed up at a political forum in Des Moines to begin courting the state's most conservative GOP activists.
Iowa Freedom Summit Looks Something Like 2016 Is Underway
Friday, January 23, 2015
Republican presidential contenders have converged in Des Moines for the Iowa Freedom Summit, an event hosted by conservative lightning rod Steve King.
Georgia Pushes For An SEC Presidential Primary
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Taking inspiration from college football's Southeastern Conference, Georgia's secretary of state is asking other southeastern states to join in a southern primary on March 1.
Obama Can Expect An Unfriendly Audience — But There's A History Here
Monday, January 19, 2015
When President Obama delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday, he'll be speaking to a Congress dominated by Republicans. At least he can take comfort in the fact that the momen...
Federal Watchdog To Let Teamsters Union Off Its Leash
Thursday, January 15, 2015
For decades, the union has had federal oversight because of charges of corruption and racketeering and ties to organized crime. In a court agreement, the stage was set to lift that oversight.
That's So Joe: How The Senate Swearing-In Became Must-See TV
Wednesday, January 07, 2015
The vice president welcomed senators and their families to Tuesday's photo-op ceremony — and he did it in typical Biden fashion.
Remembering When Johnny Cash Stopped To Talk To A Young Reporter
Friday, December 26, 2014
In 1981, NPR's Don Gonyea's was working as a disc jockey in Michigan when he got an interview with Johnny Cash at a county fair. (This piece first aired on Feb. 23, 2013 on Weekend Edition Saturday).
What To Expect In The 2016 Presidential Announcement Season
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
With Jeb Bush signaling he's likely to run for president in 2016, it's another sign that the presidential announcement season is underway. Here's a look at who has jumped in the race ...
Levin, Harkin, Coburn Among Senators Bidding Adieu
Saturday, December 13, 2014
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Representatives Laud A Departing Dean, 59-Year Veteran John Dingell
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Leading Democrats and even some Republicans had kind words Tuesday for the Michigander, who was first elected to the House when Eisenhower was president. His wife was elected to his seat in November.
Congress Says Goodbye To Its Last World War II Vets
Tuesday, December 09, 2014
When the next session of Congress begins in January, it will be the first in more than 60 years without a veteran of World War II. It's a generation that dominated the House and Senate for decades.
Nationwide Protests Are Decentralized, But Coordinated
Tuesday, December 09, 2014
One of the leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement is Phillip Agnew, a Florida-based activist with the group Dream Defenders. Agnew talks with Audie Cornish about the recent demonstrations.
Is The Election Over Yet?
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Election Day has come and gone, but in some midterm races there's still no winner just yet.
Record Numbers Of Women, Minorities Make Up Incoming Congress
Thursday, November 13, 2014
The incoming Congress will have the first black female Republican, a record number of women and minorities and the biggest GOP majority in the House since before World War II.
Congress' Newest Members Come To Washington
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
The newly elected members of Congress arrived in Washington today to begin orientation for their new jobs.
Republicans Gain Seats In State Legislatures, Governors Mansions
Thursday, November 06, 2014
The GOP takeover of the U.S. Senate was the big headline. But it also increased the number of state legislative chambers it controls, and added 3 new governorships, bringing that total to 33.
Getting Out The Vote A More Challenging Task In The Midterms
Monday, November 03, 2014
Political campaigns are intensely focused on voter turnout in the final hours before Tuesday's midterm election day. And with good reason — overall voter participation is always down in non-presidential years.
Iowa Senate Candidates Get In Last-Minute Campaigning
Monday, November 03, 2014
Over the weekend in Iowa, candidates in one of the nation's hardest fought U.S. Senate races crisscrossed the state. Some big names joined in, urging their supporters to get to the polls on Tuesday.
Have A Listen: Don Gonyea's 2014 Campaign Playlist
Sunday, November 02, 2014
Join NPR on Election Night, Nov. 4, at elections.npr.org for live reports from reporters across the country, live results and our live blog. We asked NPR's National Political Correspondent Don Gonyea to help kick off our Election Night party by sharing some of the music that's playing in his ear ...
The Devastating History Of Midterm Elections
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Over the past century, midterm elections have been pretty rough on the party that holds the White House.