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Could Dallas Suburbs, Longtime GOP Strongholds, Turn Blue?

Dallas suburbs have long been Republican-held areas but Democrats hope that is changing. Democrats are looking to use anti-Trump sentiment to unseat an 11-term Republican congressman.

Could Dallas Suburbs, Longtime GOP Strongholds, Turn Blue?

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Democrats See Opportunity In Dallas Suburb Thanks To Once Reliably GOP Voters

Texas Republican Pete Sessions is running for reelection in a district that is an island of blue in a sea of red. But Democrats are sensing an opportunity in the area that Hillary Clinton won in 2016.

Democrats See Opportunity In Dallas Suburb Thanks To Once Reliably GOP Voters

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Missouri Senate Seat Is One Of The Most Competitive Midterm Races

Democrat Claire McCaskill wants to retain her Senate seat in a state that voted for Donald Trump by 20 points. The GOP frontrunner is state Attorney General Josh Hawley.

Missouri Senate Seat Is One Of The Most Competitive Midterm Races

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20 Years On, 'The Big Lebowski' Reminds Us To Slow Down, Dude

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20 Years On, 'The Big Lebowski' Reminds Us To Slow Down, Dude

NPR's Don Gonyea declares the Coen Brothers' 1998 film The Big Lebowski a cinematic masterpiece in this week's essay. It really ties the whole show together.

20 Years On, 'The Big Lebowski' Reminds Us To Slow Down, Dude

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One Final Road Trip Takes A 'Census' Of The Hurt In The World
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One Final Road Trip Takes A 'Census' Of The Hurt In The World

Jesse Ball's latest novel pairs a terminally ill man and his adult son, who has Down syndrome, in a mysterious hunt for information. Also, tattoos — they give out a lot of tattoos.

One Final Road Trip Takes A 'Census' Of The Hurt In The World

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From 'Slingshot' To SXSW: Public Radio Favorites Head To Austin

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From 'Slingshot' To SXSW: Public Radio Favorites Head To Austin

Musicians from NPR's public radio artist incubator series Slingshot are making their way to SXSW this year. Keep an eye out in Austin for these three Slingshot artists.

From 'Slingshot' To SXSW: Public Radio Favorites Head To Austin

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Planned Parenthood Plans Major Political Effort In Key States For 2018 Midterms

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Planned Parenthood Plans Major Political Effort In Key States For 2018 Midterms

Planned Parenthood says it will be a major presence in Senate and gubernatorial races in eight battleground states in this year's midterm elections. It promises to spend record dollars as well.

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Trump Warns About Complacency In 2018 Midterms At CPAC

President Trump received an enthusiastic greeting from thousands of conservative activists at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, D.C., on Friday. He boasted of his first year accomplishments, but also had a warning about this year's midterm elections, saying complacency could short-circuit his agenda.

Trump Warns About Complacency In 2018 Midterms At CPAC

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NRA's Wayne LaPierre Calls For Firearms In Schools At CPAC

NRA's executive vice president and CEO Wayne LaPierre addressed the annual gathering of conservatives in the wake of the Parkland school shooting. His message included a call to have arms in schools and an admonishment of those calling for stricter regulations on guns. LaPierre said those people are exploiting the moment for political gain.

NRA's Wayne LaPierre Calls For Firearms In Schools At CPAC

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Republicans Struggle To Find Senate Recruits In Key Races

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Republicans Struggle To Find Senate Recruits In Key Races

There are at least a half-dozen states where Republicans failed to woo their first choice into the contest, despite a Senate map heavily stacked against Democrats.

Republicans Struggle To Find Senate Recruits In Key Races

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GOP Recruitment Troubles Could Affect Senate Races

Many Senate Democrats seeking reelection are in states that Trump carried in 2016. That presents opportunities for the GOP to win and make a takeover effort by Democrats tougher. But there's a problem as the GOP has had trouble recruiting top tier candidates in several important races.

GOP Recruitment Troubles Could Affect Senate Races

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The GOP's Evolution On Immigration

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The GOP's Evolution On Immigration

In 1980, Ronald Reagan argued against putting up a fence on the border with Mexico. By 2016, Donald Trump was rallying GOP voters to "build the wall."

The GOP's Evolution On Immigration

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The GOP's Change On Immigration

The Republican Party is using its control of Congress and the White House to pursue a hard line on immigration. It's a big shift in rhetoric and policy for a party long seen as pro-immigration.

The GOP's Change On Immigration

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Trump Visits Pa. County That Has A Special Election In March

President Trump visited southwestern Pennsylvania on Thursday, an area dominated by the coal industry which is feeling positive after his first year in office.

Trump Visits Pa. County That Has A Special Election In March

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