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In Search Of The Anti-Trump, Voters Get Behind Bloomberg

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spent the week campaigning in several Super Tuesday states, while other candidates focus on Nevada and South Carolina.

In Search Of The Anti-Trump, Voters Get Behind Bloomberg

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Mike Bloomberg Hits The Campaign Trail, Taking On Trump And His Past

Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg traveled to several states voting on Super Tuesday, making his case to take on President Trump and addressing controversy over race and policing.

Mike Bloomberg Hits The Campaign Trail, Taking On Trump And His Past

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Bloomberg Campaign Concentrates On Super Tuesday Contests

Mike Bloomberg, a late entry to the Democratic presidential race, skipped early nominating contests. He's focused on Super Tuesday which is less than 3 weeks away, and campaigning in Southern states.

Bloomberg Campaign Concentrates On Super Tuesday Contests

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Results Fiasco Renews Calls For Iowa To Lose Its First-To-Vote Status

Iowa Democrats are sorting out the troubles tallying votes in the presidential caucuses. The party chairman apologized, calling the problems unacceptable and promised a transparent investigation.

Results Fiasco Renews Calls For Iowa To Lose Its First-To-Vote Status

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Candidates In Limbo As Malfunctions Delay Results Of Iowa Caucuses

With no results declared in Iowa's caucuses Monday night we discuss the implications, and look forward to New Hampshire, as candidates flock to that state for the Feb. 11 primary.

Candidates In Limbo As Malfunctions Delay Results Of Iowa Caucuses

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Technical Reporting Issue Delays Results From Iowa Caucuses

The Iowa Democratic Party says an unusual delay in reporting caucus results Monday night is due to "inconsistencies" they found in a few results sets, not "a hack or intrusion."

Technical Reporting Issue Delays Results From Iowa Caucuses

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The Scene From Iowa As Caucuses Begin

Minutes away from the start of the Iowa caucuses, NPR's political team is the Midwestern state with the candidates — and also in the studio awaiting results.

The Scene From Iowa As Caucuses Begin

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Iowa Caucuses: Many Unsure Which Democratic Candidate To Back

It's one week until the Iowa caucuses. The top five candidates in Iowa were all there Sunday — including the three senators squeezing in campaigning amid President Trump's impeachment trial.

Iowa Caucuses: Many Unsure Which Democratic Candidate To Back

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Democratic Presidential Hopefuls In Final Stretch Of Iowa Campaigning

Democratic presidential hopefuls are in home stretch of the Iowa caucuses and the top candidates have been campaigning there on Sunday.

Democratic Presidential Hopefuls In Final Stretch Of Iowa Campaigning

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Democratic Presidential Candidates Criticize Trump For Ordering Soleimani Strike

Following the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Iraq, leading Democratic presidential candidates have accused the president of acting without regard to potential consequences.

Democratic Presidential Candidates Criticize Trump For Ordering Soleimani Strike

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AFL-CIO President Touts Labor's Role In Improving New Trade Deal

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka addresses the Economic Club of Washington on April 23, 2019. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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AFL-CIO President Touts Labor's Role In Improving New Trade Deal

The comments from Richard Trumka came just before the House overwhelmingly approved the pact called the USMCA.

AFL-CIO President Touts Labor's Role In Improving New Trade Deal

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