Mara Liasson

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Politics In The News: Clinton, Trump Big Winners: Bush Drops Out

Monday, February 22, 2016

Coming off a dramatic weekend, the campaigns move on this week to Republican caucuses in Nevada and a Democratic primary in South Carolina. Jeb Bush dropped out of the race after the S.C. primary.

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5 Things To Watch In Saturday's Nevada And South Carolina Elections

Friday, February 19, 2016

Another big caucus day and primary night on Saturday, when Democrats go to their caucus sites in Nevada, and Republicans go to the polls in South Carolina. Here are five things we'll learn from the results:

1. Is insulting the Bush family — and getting into a fight with the ...

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5 Ways Scalia's Death Complicates The 2016 Election

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Antonin Scalia's body wasn't cold before his seat on the U.S. Supreme Court became tangled up in partisan politics. Here are five ways Scalia's death is complicating the 2016 election.

1. Obama looms even larger: After two terms, this election was always going to be a referendum on the Obama ...

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Sudden Supreme Court Vacancy Dominates Political Spectrum

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death uprooted the presidential election and jogged memories that Barack Obama is a lame-duck president. Republicans are vowing to block any Obama nominee.

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Republican Debate Preview

Saturday, February 13, 2016

NPR's political correspondent Mara Liasson gives a preview of tonight's high-stakes Republican debate in South Carolina.

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Sanders, Clinton Take The Stage In Milwaukee For Their 6th Debate

Friday, February 12, 2016

After Bernie Sanders' N.H.primary win, he was reaching out to minority voters who make up a larger segment of the electorate in upcoming contests. Hillary Clinton was trying to regain her footing.

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Bernie Sanders' Decisive Victory In New Hampshire Shakes Up Democratic Race

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

NPR looks at the state of the Democratic presidential race after Bernie Sanders' decisive victory over Hillary Clinton in the New Hampshire primary.

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Trump, Sanders Win Decisive Victories In New Hampshire's Primary

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Donald Trump showed he could turn his supporters into voters — an important victory for a candidate whose brand is all about winning. Bernie Sander's win was a stunning blow to Hillary Clinton.

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Presidential Candidates Await Results In New Hampshire Primary

Tuesday, February 09, 2016

In just minutes, final polls close in New Hampshire, and the candidates await results in the state's presidential primary contests.

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Final Votes Cast As Most Polls Begin To Close In New Hampshire

Tuesday, February 09, 2016

Polls are closing at this hour across much of New Hampshire after a day when state officials projected record voter turnout. Candidates are staked out around the state awaiting results.

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What's At Stake For The Presidential Candidates In New Hampshire

Tuesday, February 09, 2016

NPR takes a look at what's at stake for the presidential candidates in the first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary.

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4 Things The New Hampshire Primary Will Tell Us

Tuesday, February 09, 2016

New Hampshire voters go to the polls Tuesday, and they will resolve a lot of questions. Here are four things the first-in-the-nation primary will tell us:

1. How much damage did the last debate do to Marco Rubio?

Rubio came into New Hampshire with a head of steam. He quickly ...

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Rubio And Cruz Targeted In GOP Debate

Sunday, February 07, 2016

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GOP Debate Preview

Saturday, February 06, 2016

NPR's Mara Liasson talks about what to expect in the last Republican debate before the New Hampshire primary.

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New Hampshire Republican Debate: 3 Things To Watch Saturday Night

Saturday, February 06, 2016

When seven of the nine remaining Republican candidates meet Saturday for their final debate before the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, several of them will be facing their last chance to stay in the race.

Here are three things to watch for at 8 p.m. ET when Jeb Bush, Ben ...

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Clinton, Sanders Face Off Last Time Before New Hampshire Primary

Friday, February 05, 2016

The Democratic debate, sponsored by MSNBC, was fiery and combative as Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders went after each other on health care, Wall Street regulations and the campaign finance system.

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Clinton, Sanders To Meet In First Debate Since Close Iowa Caucus

Thursday, February 04, 2016

Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders meet for a debate Thursday night in New Hampshire. It comes just days after the two were paired in the closest contest in Iowa caucus history.

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From Iowa To New Hampshire: Presidential Candidates Focus On Next Contest

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

With the Iowa caucus a wrap, it was on to New Hampshire Tuesday for the presidential candidates.

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Iowa Caucuses: Cruz Wins GOP Race; Clinton Defeats Sanders

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

Iowa voters took the first step in choosing a new president Monday. Republicans in the state chose Texas Sen. Ted Cruz over Donald Trump. And Hillary Clinton won over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

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Iowa Voters Prepare To Caucus In First Contest Of 2016 Campaign

Monday, February 01, 2016

After absorbing countless political ads, phone calls, text messages and door knockers, Iowa voters finally have their say Monday night. NPR explores the impact these voters may have on the campaign.

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