Presidential Race http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=139544303&ft=1&f=139544303 Explore NPR's latest coverage of the race for the White House. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:30:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Presidential Race http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=139544303&ft=1&f=139544303 For GOP, Obama's 'Very Ideological' Speech Not Wearing Well If President Obama's second inaugural speech did anything for conservatives, it was to reaffirm their suspicion of the president as an unreconstructed liberal. After a day of reflection, former vice presidential opponent Paul Ryan said it showed Obama as a "proud and confident liberal progressive." Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/01/22/169992930/republicans-decry-obamas-very-ideological-address?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/01/22/169992930/republicans-decry-obamas-very-ideological-address?ft=1&f=139544303 If President Obama's second inaugural speech did anything for conservatives, it was to reaffirm their suspicion of the president as an unreconstructed liberal. After a day of reflection, former vice presidential opponent Paul Ryan said it showed Obama as a "proud and confident liberal progressive."

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]]> Resolute Rhetoric: Obama's Confident Case For Government Though wrung of much of the drama of his historic first inauguration, President Obama's efficient, specific and, at times, soaring address outshone his first with allusions to Lincoln, King and Kennedy. Speech experts and presidential historians weigh in on Obama's words and delivery. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:28:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/21/169909886/resolute-rhetoric-obamas-confident-case-for-government?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/21/169909886/resolute-rhetoric-obamas-confident-case-for-government?ft=1&f=139544303 Though wrung of much of the drama of his historic first inauguration, President Obama's efficient, specific and, at times, soaring address outshone his first with allusions to Lincoln, King and Kennedy. Speech experts and presidential historians weigh in on Obama's words and delivery.

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]]> 'Aggressive' Obama Defends Entitlements, Highlights Social Issues President Obama began his second term with an unapologetically liberal inaugural address, calling on Americans to work together to preserve entitlements, address climate change and extend civil rights. Conservative and libertarian observers noted an "aggressive" approach to the speech. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/01/21/169909091/in-address-obama-highlights-equal-rights-and-governments-role?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/01/21/169909091/in-address-obama-highlights-equal-rights-and-governments-role?ft=1&f=139544303 President Obama began his second term with an unapologetically liberal inaugural address, calling on Americans to work together to preserve entitlements, address climate change and extend civil rights. Conservative and libertarian observers noted an "aggressive" approach to the speech.

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]]> As It Happened: Obama Asks Americans To Carry 'Light Of Freedom' "Being true to our founding documents does not require us to agree on every contour of life; it does not mean we will all define liberty in exactly the same way, or follow the same precise path to happiness," he says. "But it does require us to act in our time." Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/16/169529891/live-blog-president-obamas-second-inauguration?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/16/169529891/live-blog-president-obamas-second-inauguration?ft=1&f=139544303 "Being true to our founding documents does not require us to agree on every contour of life; it does not mean we will all define liberty in exactly the same way, or follow the same precise path to happiness," he says. "But it does require us to act in our time."

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]]> Inaugural Trivia Quiz How many presidents have chosen to affirm (rather than swear) to "faithfully execute the office ... "? Try your hand at inaugural trivia. Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:42:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/01/20/169837627/inaugural-trivia-quiz?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/01/20/169837627/inaugural-trivia-quiz?ft=1&f=139544303 How many presidents have chosen to affirm (rather than swear) to "faithfully execute the office ... "? Try your hand at inaugural trivia.

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]]> Dear Mr. President: Tell Obama Your Priority For His Second Term In anticipation of Inauguration Day, NPR photographer Becky Lettenberger and producer Justine Kenin visited 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to ask Americans: "What do you want President Obama to remember in his second term?" Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:54:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/01/18/169512970/dear-mr-president-tell-obama-your-priority-for-his-2nd-term?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/01/18/169512970/dear-mr-president-tell-obama-your-priority-for-his-2nd-term?ft=1&f=139544303 In anticipation of Inauguration Day, NPR photographer Becky Lettenberger and producer Justine Kenin visited 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to ask Americans: "What do you want President Obama to remember in his second term?"

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]]> Saying No To The Inauguration For some Americans, next week's inauguration is a time to protest, not celebrate, the beginning of a second term for President Obama. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:44:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/15/169421139/saying-no-to-the-inauguration?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/15/169421139/saying-no-to-the-inauguration?ft=1&f=139544303 For some Americans, next week's inauguration is a time to protest, not celebrate, the beginning of a second term for President Obama.

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]]> Obama (Officially) Wins! Electoral College Votes Tallied Before Congress On Friday, it was confirmed that President Obama won the election with 332 electoral votes tallied in his column. Of course this is old news. But the formal count mandated by the Constitution took place before a joint session of Congress, heavy on ceremony and light on attendance. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:48:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/01/04/168629793/obama-officially-wins-electoral-college-votes-tallied-before-congress?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/01/04/168629793/obama-officially-wins-electoral-college-votes-tallied-before-congress?ft=1&f=139544303 On Friday, it was confirmed that President Obama won the election with 332 electoral votes tallied in his column. Of course this is old news. But the formal count mandated by the Constitution took place before a joint session of Congress, heavy on ceremony and light on attendance.

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]]> Not Your Father's (Or Mother's) Congress Despite what has been called a status quo election, the 113th Congress will bring with it generational changes and some history, including the first all-female delegation for a state, and the fewest number of military veterans since World War II. Here are some of the noteworthy newcomers. Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:28:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/12/31/167989125/not-your-fathers-or-mothers-congress?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/12/31/167989125/not-your-fathers-or-mothers-congress?ft=1&f=139544303 Despite what has been called a status quo election, the 113th Congress will bring with it generational changes and some history, including the first all-female delegation for a state, and the fewest number of military veterans since World War II. Here are some of the noteworthy newcomers.

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]]> Romney Didn't Want To Run, Son Says The 2012 Republican presidential nominee had to be convinced by his family to get into the race, his son tells the <em>Boston Globe</em>. "He wanted to be president less than anyone I've met in my life," Tagg Romney says. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/24/167955525/romney-didnt-want-to-run-son-says?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/24/167955525/romney-didnt-want-to-run-son-says?ft=1&f=139544303 The 2012 Republican presidential nominee had to be convinced by his family to get into the race, his son tells the Boston Globe. "He wanted to be president less than anyone I've met in my life," Tagg Romney says.

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]]> Black, Latino Groups: It's Our Turn, Mr. President After lifting President Obama to re-election, African-American and Hispanic advocacy groups want him to champion initiatives that will specifically benefit minorities. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:14:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/05/166573082/black-latino-groups-its-our-turn-mr-president?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/05/166573082/black-latino-groups-its-our-turn-mr-president?ft=1&f=139544303 After lifting President Obama to re-election, African-American and Hispanic advocacy groups want him to champion initiatives that will specifically benefit minorities.

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]]> Most Expensive Presidential Campaign Ended In Sprint To Spend A campaign marked by money, fundraisers (including the infamous one that produced Mitt Romney's "47 percent" moment) and superPACs finished with spending sprees across the board, according to final campaign finance reports. In all, more than $2 billion was spent on the presidential race. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:51:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/12/07/166734266/most-expensive-presidential-campaign-ended-in-sprint-to-spend?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/12/07/166734266/most-expensive-presidential-campaign-ended-in-sprint-to-spend?ft=1&f=139544303 A campaign marked by money, fundraisers (including the infamous one that produced Mitt Romney's "47 percent" moment) and superPACs finished with spending sprees across the board, according to final campaign finance reports. In all, more than $2 billion was spent on the presidential race.

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]]> Obama And Boehner Are Still Far Apart On Fiscal Cliff, But Don't Panic — Yet Brinkmanship has long been a mainstay in Washington politics, and so it is still. Which is why it might be too early to give up hope that President Obama and congressional Republicans can reach a "fiscal cliff" deal despite how far apart the sides were Monday. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:21:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/12/03/166429422/obama-and-boehner-are-still-far-apart-on-fiscal-cliff-but-dont-panic-yet?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/12/03/166429422/obama-and-boehner-are-still-far-apart-on-fiscal-cliff-but-dont-panic-yet?ft=1&f=139544303 Brinkmanship has long been a mainstay in Washington politics, and so it is still. Which is why it might be too early to give up hope that President Obama and congressional Republicans can reach a "fiscal cliff" deal despite how far apart the sides were Monday.

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]]> Consolation Lunch? Romney Visits Obama President Obama hosts Mitt Romney today for their first post-election visit. Yes, Obama did say that he hoped to "get ideas with him and see if there's some ways we can potentially work together." But is cooperation with a former political rival after such a bitter campaign really possible? Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/11/29/166097512/consolation-lunch-romney-visits-obama?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/11/29/166097512/consolation-lunch-romney-visits-obama?ft=1&f=139544303 President Obama hosts Mitt Romney today for their first post-election visit. Yes, Obama did say that he hoped to "get ideas with him and see if there's some ways we can potentially work together." But is cooperation with a former political rival after such a bitter campaign really possible?

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]]> Romney To Have Lunch With Obama At The White House Thursday It will be the 2012 contenders' first meeting since the presidential election. President Obama had previously said he hoped to work with his Republican challenger on some issues. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:51:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/28/166067851/romney-to-have-lunch-with-obama-at-the-white-house-thursday?ft=1&f=139544303 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/28/166067851/romney-to-have-lunch-with-obama-at-the-white-house-thursday?ft=1&f=139544303 It will be the 2012 contenders' first meeting since the presidential election. President Obama had previously said he hoped to work with his Republican challenger on some issues.

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