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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: On the Campaign Trail

Clinton, Obama Unite in Unity, N.H.

Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton appeared together in Unity, N.H., for their first joint appearance since Clinton dropped out of the presidential race. Before a crowd of partisans, they agreed unity is crucial to recapture the White House.

Clinton, Obama Unite in Unity, N.H.

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Election 2008

Independent Voters Key to Winning N.H.

New Hampshire is a state in which independent voters rule. Republican John McCain is popular there, and while Democrat Barack Obama narrowly lost the presidential primary, he too has a loyal following there. Women and older voters may hold the key to wining in November.

Independent Voters Key to Winning N.H.

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Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL)

Obama Rejects Public Financing

Democratic candidate Barack Obama announced Thursday he won't take part in the public-finance system for the presidential campaign. Obama becomes the first candidate in a general election to opt out of the primary system.

Obama Rejects Public Financing

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Election 2008: Money, Media & Influence

Obama Rejects Public Funds for Fall Campaign

Sen. Barack Obama is opting out of the public campaign finance system. The Obama campaign will forego more than $80 million in public funds, but will also avoid spending limits on money raised privately.

Don Gonyea and Steve Inskeep Discuss Obama's Decision

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World

Bush, Brown Discuss Iran, Afghanistan

President Bush ends a European "farewell" tour in London, conferring with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Among the topics: Iran and an increase in British troops in Afghanistan.

Bush, Brown Discuss Iran, Afghanistan

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In France, Bush Says Rift Is Not Permanent

In Paris today, President Bush delivered what amounted to a valedictory speech, looking back at U.S. and European relations over his time in the White House. He laid out the challenges ahead, including the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Bush is on what he says will be his final trip to Europe as president; earlier Friday, he met with Pope Benedict XVI.

In France, Bush Says Rift Is Not Permanent

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Opinion

Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

In Italy, Bush Calls for Tough Stand on Iran

President Bush, at a news conference in Rome Thursday, reiterated the need for a tough stand on Iran's nuclear program. Iran and Italy are major trading partners and the issue is a sticking point between Bush and his ally, Italian Prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.

In Italy, Bush Calls for Tough Stand on Iran

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World

Climate, Iran on Agenda as Bush Visits Germany

President Bush met Wednesday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin. The leaders discussed climate change and Iran. NPR's Don Gonyea is traveling with President Bush on his last official trip to Europe.

Climate, Iran on Agenda as Bush Visits Germany

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World

In Europe, Bush Calls for a United Front on Iran

President Bush is in Germany today on the second stop of his weeklong tour of Europe. The president began his trip in Slovenia, with a call for European nations to take a tougher stand on Iran. Speaking at the annual U.S.-European summit, Bush called Iran's nuclear program a danger to world peace.

In Europe, Bush Calls for a United Front on Iran

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World

Bush Meets with 'Friendly Faces' in Last Europe Trip

President Bush is meeting with European leaders Tuesday in Slovenia for the annual U.S.-European summit. It's the first stop on the last scheduled European trip of his presidency. The weeklong tour will take him to Britain, Germany, Italy and France. NPR White House correspondent Don Gonyea says he's meeting mostly with his longtime allies.

Bush Meets with 'Friendly Faces' in Last Europe Trip

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Election 2008

Obama Sets Sights on Winning Virginia

Warming to his role as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama holds two events in Virginia. He's hoping to put the state in the Democratic column this fall.

Obama Sets Sights on Winning Virginia

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Election 2008

A Look at Obama's Path to the Nomination

Barack Obama declared his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination in February 2007. His relative inexperience was seen as a liability, but the Illinois senator built a deft political organization.

A Look at Obama's Path to the Nomination

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Election 2008

Obama Clinches Nomination; Clinton Plots Next Step

The race for the Democratic presidential nomination will go down in the history books. Barack Obama added another chapter Tuesday by securing enough delegates to claim the party's presidential nomination. Still, Hillary Clinton hasn't conceded defeat. NPR's Don Gonyea and David Greene reflect on the primaries and look ahead.

Obama Clinches Nomination; Clinton Plots Next Step

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