Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? Fresh Air January 31, 2008 • Delegates, superdelegates, penalized states with half their delegates — or none. This year's political primaries are putting renewed focus on the delegate system, but what does it all mean? Political scientist David Rohde clarifies. Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18571919/18570649" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Romney, McCain Defend Records at GOP Debate January 31, 2008 • Who wants to be the next Ronald Reagan? Last night's Republican debate — held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library — was underscored by the GOP candidates trying to define themselves as true conservatives. For more analysis, Farai Chideya talks with political strategists Jamal Simmons and Angela McGlowan. Romney, McCain Defend Records at GOP Debate Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18574724/18574718" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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How Constituencies See Election 2008 Influence of Evangelical Voters Shifts January 31, 2008 • Evangelical voters have played a significant role in shaping recent presidential races, with some success. But this year, the main impetus for the religious right may be to stop Sen. Hillary Clinton's election bid. Influence of Evangelical Voters Shifts Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18567812/18567797" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Election 2008 How Constituencies See Election 2008 January 31, 2008 • Presidential candidates — both Republican and Democratic — are hoping to win support from the whole electorate. But some groups of voters can make or break a presidential bid. Morning Edition talks with analysts about the concerns of different voting blocs.
Which Way Will Edwards Voters Drift Now? January 30, 2008 • With John Edwards out of the race, the question now is where his supporters will go. Both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will try hard to woo former Edwards supporters. Democratic strategist Dan Payne says that may be tough — especially with white male voters. Which Way Will Edwards Voters Drift Now? Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18549097/18549077" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Getting to Know Edwards' Supporters January 30, 2008 • Now that John Edwards has dropped out of the presidential race, Andy Kohut, president of the Pew Research Center, examines the make-up of Edwards voters. Who were these people? What were their demographics? And what do they think about Edwards dropping out? Getting to Know Edwards' Supporters Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18549094/18549076" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Bloggers' Roundtable: WWJD About BET? January 30, 2008 • Our bevy of bloggers takes on politics and more. This week, they talk about Jesse Jackson's views on the next generation of young black politicians and debate a letter written by black preachers in support of BET. Joining in today are Gina McCauley and Duane Brayboy. Bloggers' Roundtable: WWJD About BET? Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18547493/18547252" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Wrap-Up: Edwards Exits Race January 30, 2008 • Sen. John Edwards has ended his race for the White House, saying "it is time for me to step aside so that history can blaze its path." Farai Chideya talks politics about the impact of his announcement with Donna Brazile and Robert Traynham. Politics Wrap-Up: Edwards Exits Race Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18547485/18547159" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Florida Crowns McCain King; What's Next? January 30, 2008 • Sen. John McCain won Florida's Republican primary yesterday, winning 36 percent of the GOP vote. Sen. Hillary Clinton got the Democratic nod, but did not collect any delegates. How are candidates on both sides of the aisle keeping their chances of victory alive? Florida Crowns McCain King; What's Next? Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18547479/18546797" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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How Constituencies See Election 2008 Black Voters Put Focus on Jobs, Economy January 30, 2008 • Economic and employment opportunities are much on the minds of black voters during this presidential campaign season. Ronald Walters, a professor of government and politics at the University of Maryland, notes "there is something of a permanent recession in the black community." Black Voters Put Focus on Jobs, Economy Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18532800/18532781" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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New Rate Cut Anticipated from Fed January 30, 2008 • As the Federal Reserve wraps up a two-day meeting Wednesday, expectations are high that a fresh rate cut is coming. But analysts are divided over how dramatic a reduction is on the way in the wake of last week's big move. New Rate Cut Anticipated from Fed Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18532838/18532795" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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China's Trade Deficit: 'The $1.4 Trillion Question' January 29, 2008 • China's investment in the global economy is huge — especially its investment in the United States. The U.S. trade deficit with China increases by $1 billion a day, and that has some people concerned. In the current issue of Atlantic Monthly magazine, correspondent James Fallows calls it "The $1.4 Trillion Question." China's Trade Deficit: 'The $1.4 Trillion Question' Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18518903/18518854" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Florida Polls Report High Turnout, Mostly GOP Votes January 29, 2008 • Florida voters get their moment in the national spotlight Tuesday, at least on the Republican side of the presidential contest. Democrats are voting, too, but there's some dispute over how much attention should be paid to their contest. Voters themselves certainly have been paying attention to the presidential race. Florida Polls Report High Turnout, Mostly GOP Votes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18518871/18518843" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Bush Talks Iraq, Economy in Final State of the Union January 29, 2008 • President Bush gave his final State of the Union address Monday night. But with his low approval rating and a dramatic presidential election year overshadowing him, are Americans paying attention to Bush's message? Bush Talks Iraq, Economy in Final State of the Union Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18513976/18513970" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Fact-Checking the State of the Union January 29, 2008 • A close listen by NPR reporters yields observations about how closely President Bush's rhetoric in the State of the Union address matched the facts. Fact-Checking the State of the Union Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18504132/18504099" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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