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Don Gonyea Don Gonyea is a NPR National Political Correspondent based in Washington, D.C., and travels throughout the United States covering elections and the country's political climate. His reports can be heard on all NPR programs and at NPR.org.
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Election 2008

In Kansas, Obama Tells His Family Story

Sen. Barack Obama campaigns in his maternal grandfather's hometown in rural Kansas. The Democratic presidential contender painted a complex picture of how his family background spans the racial divide.

In Kansas, Obama Tells His Family Story

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Bush Looks to Past, Future in State of the Union

In his final State of the Union address, President Bush reviews the major policies of his years in office, urges patience on Iraq and calls for Congress to pass a tax-rebate package.

Bush Looks to Past, Future in State of the Union

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Bush 'SOU' Speeches Reflect Shifting Focus

President Bush is preparing for his final State of the Union address Monday night. In previous years, the president used the speech to make a case for war, promote tax cuts and call for sweeping changes to Social Security.

Bush 'SOU' Speeches Reflect Shifting Focus

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Election 2008

GOP's Giuliani Hopes for a Breakthrough in Florida

Florida is next on the Republican presidential program, and all of the big names are arriving ahead of the vote a week from Tuesday. But one major GOP contender has been working the state all month, counting on a breakthrough there to overcome the influence of the early contests: former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.

GOP's Giuliani Hopes for a Breakthrough in Florida

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Election 2008

Republicans Look Ahead to Florida

With the South Carolina and Nevada contests behind them, the Republican presidential candidates are turning their attention to Florida. But there still isn't a clear frontrunner in the race. Presidential hopefuls John McCain and Mitt Romney each have two wins. And Mike Huckabee is vowing to continue his bid for the country's highest office, while Rudy Giuliani also plans to make a stand in Florida.

Republicans Look Ahead to Florida

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Election 2008

Romney Victorious in Michigan

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney emerges victorious in Michigan primary. The former Massachusetts governor wins by a margin of 9 percent over John McCain. Now three different Republican presidential hopefuls have won each of the three major contests.

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Election 2008

Economy Looms over Michigan Primary

Michigan is the first state with a large and diverse population to hold a primary this year. It is also the first place where the economy has dominated the debate. The presidential campaign focuses on troubles of domestic automakers whose problems are at the heart of a troubled Michigan economy.

Economy Looms over Michigan Primary

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Election 2008

GOP Front-Runners Work All Angles in Michigan

Three leading Republicans are competing hard for delegates in the large industrial state. Mitt Romney hopes to trade on the legacy of his late father, a former Michigan governor. John McCain hopes to capitalize on a bounce in the polls after his New Hampshire win, while Mike Huckabee seeks support from evangelicals.

GOP Front-Runners Work All Angles in Michigan

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Election 2008

Upcoming Michigan Primary Focus of GOP

Michigan is next on the presidential campaign calendar with its primary on Jan. 15. For the Democrats, it's not a contest since they've avoided campaigning in the state because Michigan moved its primary to January in violation of party rules. There is no such reticence on the Republican side.

Upcoming Michigan Primary Focus of GOP

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Election 2008

Democrats Raise Rhetoric for New Hampshire

Democratic presidential candidates campaign in New Hampshire in hopes of winning the nation's first primary. Hillary Clinton is in another tight race against Barack Obama but pledges to stay in the race. Obama is accused of creating a sense of false hope because of lack of experience.

Democrats Raise Rhetoric for New Hampshire

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Election 2008

With 2 Days to Go, Non-Stop Campaigning in N.H.

With New Hampshire's primaries just two days away, the presidential candidates blanket the state in a near non-stop frenzy of rallies, debates and speeches.

With 2 Days to Go, Non-Stop Campaigning in N.H.

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Election 2008

Candidates Ring in 2008 in Iowa

Democratic and GOP presidential candidates welcomed the new year at parties and events across Iowa in the final stretch before caucus-goers open the 2008 presidential voting season. Polls indicate the race may be too close to call.

Candidates Ring in 2008 in Iowa

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Election 2008

Huckabee Wavers, Then Shows Critical Romney Ad

Three days before the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee had an unusual news conference. He had promised to unveil a negative ad about Mitt Romney. But at the conference, Huckabee said he would take the high road by not airing the ad. But then he played it.

Huckabee Wavers, Then Shows Critical Romney Ad

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Election 2008

Political Landscape Looks Murky in Iowa

The final weekend before the Iowa Caucuses has passed and the races in both parties look as murky as ever. NPR's Don Gonyea reviews the last-minute moves by the major figures in both parties as well as the figures who still might surprise.

Political Landscape Looks Murky in Iowa

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Bush Highlights Spending Bill in Year-End Speech

In a news conference Thursday at the White House, President Bush thanked Congress for passing a spending bill but warned that there's more work to be done in the coming election year. The president also touched on the destruction of CIA tapes and Russian President Vladimir Putin being named Time's man of the year.

Don Gonyea reports on All Things Considered

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