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Election 2008

Non-College Kids Outsiders to Rising 'Youth Vote'

Since the 2000 elections, the number of young Americans going to the polls has increased steadily. But another trend is also emerging: the widening voting gap between youth enrolled in college and their non-student peers.

Non-College Kids Outsiders to Rising 'Youth Vote'

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Election 2008

High Turnout Expected in D.C.-Area Primaries

Voters are participating Tuesday in primary elections in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia — they're being called the "Potomac Primaries." Better-than-average turnout is expected in Virginia and Maryland, with waits of up to 45 minutes in some areas.

High Turnout Expected in D.C.-Area Primaries

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Election 2008

Virginia Democrats Eager for Primary, Election

With the delegate race tightening between Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, Virginia voters will be in the spotlight as they head to the primaries Tuesday. But no matter who wins, Democrats say the enthusiasm generated by the primary should help their party in this November's election.

Virginia Democrats Eager for Primary, Election

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Election 2008

Clinton, Obama Face Off in Virginia

At the Virginia Democrats' annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner Saturday, Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama were featured speakers in an event that emphasized the battle to come in the state on Feb. 12.

Clinton, Obama Face Off in Virginia

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Election 2008

Romney Defends Authenticity, Conservative Ideals

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's early strategy rested on a winning boost from Iowa and then New Hampshire, and to that end, he introduced himself to voters as a social conservative. But for some voters, something didn't ring true.

Romney Defends Authenticity, Conservative Ideals

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Election 2008

Obama Scores Decisive Win in South Carolina

Democrats in South Carolina turned out in unprecedented numbers for their primary Saturday and handed Sen. Barack Obama a 2-to-1 victory over Sen. Hillary Clinton. Obama secured his first win since the Iowa caucuses by claiming 80 percent of the African-American votes.

Obama Scores Decisive Win in South Carolina

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Obama Wins S.C. as Edwards and Clinton Trail

Sen. Barack Obama has won South Carolina's Democratic primary, based on early returns and exit polls. With polling places now closed, early data show Sen. Hillary Clinton in second place and the state's native son, Sen. John Edwards, in third.

Obama Wins S.C. as Edwards and Clinton Trail

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Election 2008

Obama, Clinton and Edwards Hope for S.C. Win

South Carolina Democrats take to the polls in their presidential primary. The vote comes just one week after the Republican primary there, in which Arizona Sen. John McCain won a close contest over former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.

Obama, Clinton and Edwards Hope for S.C. Win

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Election 2008

Obama Takes Heat from the Other Clinton

Former President Bill Clinton is brushing off criticism that his campaign-trail rhetoric unfairly targets Sen. Barack Obama. Obama has complained that he's not sure who he is running against: Sen. Hillary Clinton, her husband, or both.

Obama Takes Heat from the Other Clinton

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Election 2008

Clinton, Obama Trade Blows in South Carolina

Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama sparred Monday night at a Democratic debate in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Each accused the other of deliberately distorting the truth for political gain.

Clinton, Obama Trade Blows in South Carolina

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Election 2008

Obama Leads Polls Ahead of Pivotal S.C. Primary

A debate Monday night in Myrtle Beach, S.C., features Democratic presidential hopefuls Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John Edwards. Five days before the Democratic primary in South Carolina, Obama leads in polls, having overtaken Clinton's early substantial lead. Black voters are expected to cast half or more of the ballots in Saturday's primary.

Obama Leads Polls Ahead of Pivotal S.C. Primary

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Election 2008

Democrats Head to South Carolina

Democratic presidential contenders are storming South Carolina on the heels of the Nevada caucuses. South Carolina's first-in-the-South primary is considered pivotal for both parties. For Democrats, next Saturday's contest is the first time they will see a significant African-American vote.

Democrats Head to South Carolina

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Election 2008

S.C. Primary Update from the Huckabee Camp

Arizona Sen. John McCain and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee are locked in a very close race in the South Carolina Republican primary. NPR's Audie Cornish gives an update from Huckabee's campaign headquarters at the convention center in downtown Columbia, S.C.

S.C. Primary Update from the Huckabee Camp

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Election 2008

Evangelicals Key to South Carolina GOP Primary

In South Carolina, evangelicals will make up roughly half of the electorate in the Republican presidential primary Saturday. They are credited with helping Mike Huckabee win in Iowa.

Evangelicals Key to South Carolina GOP Primary

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Election 2008

South Carolina Voters React to Skirmish over Race

Race rears its ugly head in the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination. The issue and its rhetoric are resulting in bad feelings for the Clinton and Obama campaigns.

South Carolina Voters React to Skirmish over Race

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