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Rep. Jim Clyburn Endorses Joe Biden Ahead Of South Carolina Primary

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., about his decision to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden for president.

Rep. Jim Clyburn Endorses Joe Biden Ahead Of South Carolina Primary

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Examining Bernie Sanders' Comments On Literacy In Castro-Era Cuba

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Cuban American author Andy Gomez about comments Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has made about literacy and medical care in Fidel Castro's Cuba.

Examining Bernie Sanders' Comments On Literacy In Castro-Era Cuba

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Texas Primary, And Its Massive Delegate Haul, Takes Shape For Super Tuesday

The state of Texas has 228 delegates up for grabs on Super Tuesday — a lot more voters to reach than those who have voted so far. Here's how the primary contest is shaping up in the Lone Star State.

Texas Primary, And Its Massive Delegate Haul, Takes Shape For Super Tuesday

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Insurers Sank Connecticut's 'Public Option.' Would A National Version Survive?

Hartford is home to the Connecticut State Capitol and state legislature — as well as to major U.S. insurance firms. In 2019, those insurers spent what it took to defeat Connecticut's version of a "public option" in health care, despite strong support among the state's lawmakers. Jessica Hill/AP hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Insurers Sank Connecticut's 'Public Option.' Would A National Version Survive?

Even in a solidly blue state where voters were demanding relief from the high cost of health care, the idea of a government-run public option for health insurance faced a "steam train of opposition."

Joe Biden Gets Boost With Endorsement Of Influential South Carolina Democrat

Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden looks on as U.S. Rep. and House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., announces his endorsement of Biden at Trident Technical College on Wednesday in North Charleston, South Carolina. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Joe Biden Gets Boost With Endorsement Of Influential South Carolina Democrat

The support of Rep. James Clyburn, one of the most influential African Americans in South Carolina politics, is not a surprise but hints at an effort to win over black voters.

4 Takeaways From The South Carolina Democratic Debate

From left: Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren take the stage before the Democratic debate. Cameron Pollack for NPR hide caption

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Analysis

4 Takeaways From The South Carolina Democratic Debate

Former Vice President Joe Biden fought to save his campaign, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders took fire from all sides, and more takeaways from the Democratic debate in South Carolina.

The 8 Key Places That Will Explain The 2020 Election

Milwaukee (left), Pueblo, Colo., and Charlotte, N.C. are three of the locations NPR's Where Voters Are project will highlight throughout the year. Eric Baradat/AFP, Kevin J. Beaty for NPR and Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Where Voters Are

The 8 Key Places That Will Explain The 2020 Election

Many of America's communities are changing, and so is how voters think about what matters most to them and whom they want their leaders to be.

The Potential Impact Of Bernie Sanders On Down-Ballot Democratic Races

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Dave Wasserman, editor at The Cook Political Report, about how Bernie Sanders topping the Democratic ticket would affect down-ballot races and control of Congress.

The Potential Impact Of Bernie Sanders On Down-Ballot Democratic Races

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Mike Bloomberg Can't Shake The Legacy Of Stop-And-Frisk Policing In New York

Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg defended the "stop-and-frisk" policy for years, until he launched his presidential bid. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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Mike Bloomberg Can't Shake The Legacy Of Stop-And-Frisk Policing In New York

As he runs for president, the former New York City mayor faces tough questions about aggressive police tactics that disproportionately targeted young men of color.

Mike Bloomberg Can't Shake The Legacy Of Stop-And-Frisk Policing In New York

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Democratic Candidates Debate In South Carolina Ahead Of Primary Election

Democratic candidates debate in Charleston, S.C., tonight, ahead of the state's Saturday primary. With Bernie Sanders now a clear front-runner, others are stepping up attacks on the Vermont senator.

Democratic Candidates Debate In South Carolina Ahead Of Primary Election

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Spotlight Lands On Amy Berman Jackson, Judge In Stone Case, After A Lengthy Career

Judge Amy Berman Jackson, shown in a courtroom sketch, has been at the center of a series of high-profile Russia cases — most recently, one involving self-proclaimed "dirty trickster" Roger Stone. Dana Verkouteren/AP hide caption

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Spotlight Lands On Amy Berman Jackson, Judge In Stone Case, After A Lengthy Career

Jackson has been a player in Washington, D.C.'s legal world for three decades and now is center stage amid disputes over Roger Stone and the independence of the Justice Department.

Spotlight Lands On Amy Berman Jackson, Judge In Stone Case, After A Lengthy Career

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Michael Bloomberg's Advertising Spend Helps Keep Him In Public Eye After Debate

Michael Bloomberg's first debate performance didn't go well, but he continues to pour millions into television ads in Super Tuesday states — an advantage other Democrats are not taking lightly.

Michael Bloomberg's Advertising Spend Helps Keep Him In Public Eye After Debate

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