NPR People: Ken Rudin http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1930204&ft=1&f=1930204 Ken Rudin is the political editor for NPR, where he directs campaign coverage for the network. Ken's focus is on all aspects of politics, from the presidential contest — the primaries, national conventions, and general election — to the races for the House, Senate, and governor as well. A respected expert on elections and election history, Ken has analyzed and dissected every congressional race in the nation since 1984, with an amazingly high accuracy rate in predicting the outcomes. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Ken Rudin http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1930204&ft=1&f=1930204 yes National Politicians Watch Off-Year Elections Closely Tuesday is Election Day. Among the most-watched races are gubernatorial contests in Virginia and New Jersey, as well as a pair of special congressional elections. The off-year elections are being watched by national politicians as a referendum on President Obama and his party. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120004280&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120004280&ft=1&f=1930204 Tuesday is Election Day. Among the most-watched races are gubernatorial contests in Virginia and New Jersey, as well as a pair of special congressional elections. The off-year elections are being watched by national politicians as a referendum on President Obama and his party. 289 no Tuesday is Election Day. Among the most-watched races are gubernatorial contests in Virginia and New Jersey, as well as a pair of special congressional elections. The off-year elections are being watched by national politicians as a referendum on President Obama and his party.

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]]> Carter Spokesman Jody Powell Dies At 65 At one point during their long working relationship, President Carter said his longtime press secretary "knows me better than anyone else except my wife." At his death the Georgia native was the CEO of the public relations firm Powell Tate. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112831039&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112831039&ft=1&f=1930204 At one point during their long working relationship, President Carter said his longtime press secretary "knows me better than anyone else except my wife." At his death the Georgia native was the CEO of the public relations firm Powell Tate. no At one point during their long working relationship, President Carter said his longtime press secretary "knows me better than anyone else except my wife." At his death the Georgia native was the CEO of the public relations firm Powell Tate.

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]]> Health Care Debate Will Miss Sen. Ted Kennedy The liberal lion of the Senate had died. Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy was 77. He had been battling a brain tumor. His death comes as the Senate wrestles with overhauling the nation's health care system. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112234250&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112234250&ft=1&f=1930204 The liberal lion of the Senate had died. Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy was 77. He had been battling a brain tumor. His death comes as the Senate wrestles with overhauling the nation's health care system. 195 no The liberal lion of the Senate had died. Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy was 77. He had been battling a brain tumor. His death comes as the Senate wrestles with overhauling the nation's health care system.

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]]> 'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup In the latest political podcast, NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin discuss the Bill Clinton's recent re-emergence and the vote on Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88409322&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88409322&ft=1&f=1930204 In the latest political podcast, NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin discuss the Bill Clinton's recent re-emergence and the vote on Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation. no In the latest political podcast, NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin discuss the Bill Clinton's recent re-emergence and the vote on Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation.

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]]> Three Beers For Improving Race Relations? President Obama has invited Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Cambridge, Mass., police Sgt. James Crowley to join him for a beer at 6 p.m. Thursday night. The "beer summit" is an effort to diffuse the controversy that erupted after Crowley arrested Gates. Commentator Ken Rudin says he doesn't think it's a good idea. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111385257&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111385257&ft=1&f=1930204 President Obama has invited Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Cambridge, Mass., police Sgt. James Crowley to join him for a beer at 6 p.m. Thursday night. The "beer summit" is an effort to diffuse the controversy that erupted after Crowley arrested Gates. Commentator Ken Rudin says he doesn't think it's a good idea. no President Obama has invited Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Cambridge, Mass., police Sgt. James Crowley to join him for a beer at 6 p.m. Thursday night. The "beer summit" is an effort to diffuse the controversy that erupted after Crowley arrested Gates. Commentator Ken Rudin says he doesn't think it's a good idea.

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]]> Franken's Victory Gives Democrats 60 Senators Al Franken's victory gives the Democrats a 60th senator. Theoretically, that should end any chance Republicans would have had to hold up legislation through the filibuster. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106131965&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106131965&ft=1&f=1930204 Al Franken's victory gives the Democrats a 60th senator. Theoretically, that should end any chance Republicans would have had to hold up legislation through the filibuster. 307 no Al Franken's victory gives the Democrats a 60th senator. Theoretically, that should end any chance Republicans would have had to hold up legislation through the filibuster.

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]]> Another GOP Star Fades After Infidelity South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford had been on the short list of potential candidates running for the GOP presidential nomination in 2012. He is the second Republican in as many weeks who's political future has been hurt by an extra-marital scandal. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105890587&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105890587&ft=1&f=1930204 South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford had been on the short list of potential candidates running for the GOP presidential nomination in 2012. He is the second Republican in as many weeks who's political future has been hurt by an extra-marital scandal. 296 no South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford had been on the short list of potential candidates running for the GOP presidential nomination in 2012. He is the second Republican in as many weeks who's political future has been hurt by an extra-marital scandal.

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]]> Was Obama's Trip Abroad A Success? President Obama has been busy lately: He has met with European allies, discussed nuclear weapons with Russia and visited troops in Iraq. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102950742&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102950742&ft=1&f=1930204 President Obama has been busy lately: He has met with European allies, discussed nuclear weapons with Russia and visited troops in Iraq. 342 no President Obama has been busy lately: He has met with European allies, discussed nuclear weapons with Russia and visited troops in Iraq.

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]]> Steele In Hot Water Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican National Committee, is facing more challenges. Comments made about abortion and homosexuality in a recent <em>GQ</em> magazine interview have angered some, and rumors abound that he may soon be ousted from his position. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101859922&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101859922&ft=1&f=1930204 Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican National Committee, is facing more challenges. Comments made about abortion and homosexuality in a recent <em>GQ</em> magazine interview have angered some, and rumors abound that he may soon be ousted from his position. 0 no Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican National Committee, is facing more challenges. Comments made about abortion and homosexuality in a recent GQ magazine interview have angered some, and rumors abound that he may soon be ousted from his position.

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]]> Sebelius Has History Of Bridging Partisan Divide In tapping Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for the role of secretary of health and human services, President Obama has selected a Democrat who maintained high approval ratings in an overwhelmingly GOP state. She also earned high marks on health care and budget issues. Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101061978&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101061978&ft=1&f=1930204 In tapping Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for the role of secretary of health and human services, President Obama has selected a Democrat who maintained high approval ratings in an overwhelmingly GOP state. She also earned high marks on health care and budget issues. no In tapping Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for the role of secretary of health and human services, President Obama has selected a Democrat who maintained high approval ratings in an overwhelmingly GOP state. She also earned high marks on health care and budget issues.

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]]> Governors To Obama: 'Thanks, But No Thanks' A group of Republican governors say they may not accept federal funds from the federal stimulus packaged recently signed by President Obama, despite the current economic crisis. NPR's Ken Rudin explains the fallout. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:13:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101240382&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101240382&ft=1&f=1930204 A group of Republican governors say they may not accept federal funds from the federal stimulus packaged recently signed by President Obama, despite the current economic crisis. NPR's Ken Rudin explains the fallout. 268 no A group of Republican governors say they may not accept federal funds from the federal stimulus packaged recently signed by President Obama, despite the current economic crisis. NPR's Ken Rudin explains the fallout.

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]]> President Obama Proposes 'Radical' Spending Plan Yesterday, President Obama proposed a spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that exceeds $3.5 trillion. NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin explains why the budget is so expensive and how Congress is expected to react. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101240374&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101240374&ft=1&f=1930204 Yesterday, President Obama proposed a spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that exceeds $3.5 trillion. NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin explains why the budget is so expensive and how Congress is expected to react. 0 no Yesterday, President Obama proposed a spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that exceeds $3.5 trillion. NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin explains why the budget is so expensive and how Congress is expected to react.

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]]> Why Isn't Obama's Speech A State Of The Union? Tomorrow night will mark President Obama's first address to a joint session of Congress. Ordinarily, we would refer to this as the State of the Union address. But, as NPR political editor Ken Rudin explains, that would be wrong. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101037062&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101037062&ft=1&f=1930204 Tomorrow night will mark President Obama's first address to a joint session of Congress. Ordinarily, we would refer to this as the State of the Union address. But, as NPR political editor Ken Rudin explains, that would be wrong. 235 no Tomorrow night will mark President Obama's first address to a joint session of Congress. Ordinarily, we would refer to this as the State of the Union address. But, as NPR political editor Ken Rudin explains, that would be wrong.

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]]> A Resolute Blagojevich Names Senate Replacement Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich named former State Atty. Gen. Ronald Burris yesterday as his pick to replace President-elect Barack Obama's vacant senate seat. Some see the move as a slap in the face to critics who want the governor to resign following allegations of corruption. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98864459&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98864459&ft=1&f=1930204 Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich named former State Atty. Gen. Ronald Burris yesterday as his pick to replace President-elect Barack Obama's vacant senate seat. Some see the move as a slap in the face to critics who want the governor to resign following allegations of corruption. 0 no Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich named former State Atty. Gen. Ronald Burris yesterday as his pick to replace President-elect Barack Obama's vacant senate seat. Some see the move as a slap in the face to critics who want the governor to resign following allegations of corruption.

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]]> Moments In 2008 That Kept Us Talking As 2008 ends, <em>Tell Me More</em> revisits some of the year's most memorable headlines. Pamela Gentry, of BET News; Abderrahim Foukara, of Al Jazeera News Channel; Marcus Mabry, of the <em>New York Times</em> and NPR's Ken Rudin reflect on a broad range of defining events in 2008 &mdash; from a heated White House race to a domestic financial meltdown. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98781737&ft=1&f=1930204 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98781737&ft=1&f=1930204 As 2008 ends, <em>Tell Me More</em> revisits some of the year's most memorable headlines. Pamela Gentry, of BET News; Abderrahim Foukara, of Al Jazeera News Channel; Marcus Mabry, of the <em>New York Times</em> and NPR's Ken Rudin reflect on a broad range of defining events in 2008 &mdash; from a heated White House race to a domestic financial meltdown. 0 no As 2008 ends, Tell Me More revisits some of the year's most memorable headlines. Pamela Gentry, of BET News; Abderrahim Foukara, of Al Jazeera News Channel; Marcus Mabry, of the New York Times and NPR's Ken Rudin reflect on a broad range of defining events in 2008 — from a heated White House race to a domestic financial meltdown.

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