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Elections

Then- Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, shown at a campaign rally in Springfield, Mass., in October. (Michael Dwyer/AP Photo, file)
National Interest
Politics & Policy
National Interest

Three big reasons why Bernie Sanders 2.0 is probably toast

There's a hunger to turn the page and leave the past behind.

7 years ago

State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams opens a community meeting on neighborhood safety addressing the recent shooting of Philadelphia Police Officer Jesse Hartnett in Cobbs Creek section in 2017. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Anthony Williams coy while circulating petitions for Philly mayor

Philadelphia state Sen. Anthony Williams circulates petitions to challenge Mayor Kenney but says he isn’t sure he wants to run.

7 years ago

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks about his new book, 'Where We Go From Here: Two Years in the Resistance', at a George Washington University/Politics and Prose event in November 2018. He announced a second presidential campaign on Tuesday. (Alex Brandon/AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Bernie Sanders enters 2020 presidential campaign, no longer an underdog

Sanders is giving it another go, launching a second campaign for the White House four years after surprising Democrats with a strong bid for the party's 2016 nomination.

7 years ago

John Dougherty, (right), makes some brief comments to the media, in Philadelphia. The powerful union boss who has held a tight grip on construction jobs and politics in the Philadelphia region and beyond has been indicted in an FBI probe along with a city councilman and at least six others. Federal prosecutors say Dougherty used union funds as
Politics & Policy

Campaign crisis: Will candidates accept contributions from IBEW Local 98?

John Dougherty, the head of Philadelphia’s powerful electrical union is under federal indictment. Will candidates accept or rebuff contributions from Local 98?

7 years ago

Listen 4:08
Mike Stack (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Former Lt. Gov. Mike Stack ‘seriously considering’ bid for Philly City Council

After nearly two decades in Harrisburg, Stack left office under a cloud of scandal and rumored acrimony between himself and Gov. Tom Wolf.

7 years ago

City Councilman Bobby Henon attends a budget hearing on March 1, 2018. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Indicted Philly Councilman Henon draws two challengers

A Republican and a Democrat have announced they’ll challenge Philadelphia City Councilman Bobby Henon, who was indicted last month on corruption charges.

7 years ago

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Politics & Policy

Mulling presidential run, Howard Schultz appears in Philly

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz appeared in Philadelphia Wednesday night. He did not commit to an independent presidential run, but is still considering it.

7 years ago

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort departs federal court in Washington, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Courts & Law

Judge finds Manafort lied to investigators in Russia probe

The decision hurts Paul Manafort's chance of receiving a reduced sentence next month.

7 years ago

In 2018, Washington voters rejected a proposed carbon tax. (Ted S. Warren/AP Photo, file)
Politics & Policy
The Conversation

Americans say they’re worried about climate change – so why don’t they vote that way?

According to a survey, “record numbers of Americans say they care about global warming.” But voters do not identify climate issues as key drivers of their voting decisions.

7 years ago

Duquesne University students wait to cast their votes in Pittsburgh during the 2016 Election. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Paper chase: Fearing hacked election, Pa. officials scramble ahead of 2020 to bolster security

While there is no case of results being tampered with in Pennsylvania, reports of Russian interference in 2016 have raised concerns that the digital totals could be hacked.

7 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilman Bobby Henon wears a Local 98 T-shirt at the Labor Day parade. Henon's office at City Council was searched by the FBI a month before. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Joining the Philly club: Henon to run while indicted

Philadelphia City Councilman Bobby Henon, indicted with powerful union leader John Dougherty, will seek re-election despite facing criminal charges.

7 years ago

(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais), (AP Photo/John Amis)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Evaluating Trump’s State of the Union Address

Marty and her panel of guests will evaluate Trump's second State of the Union Address, delivered Tuesday night.

Air Date: February 6, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
In this map showing the results of 2018 election, blue indicates congressional districts that went to Democrats and red shows districts that went to republicans. (Keystone Crossroads)
The Why
Politics & Policy

Gerry-meandering: Why the outcome of Pa.’s 2018 midterms was about more than a map

Why a new analysis finds Pa. Democrats would have made gains even under the state's old congressional map, which had been ruled a partisan gerrymander.

Air Date: February 5, 2019

Listen 15:29
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, speaks during a news conference outside of his home, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Newark, N.J. Booker earlier in the day declared his bid for the presidency with a sweeping call to unite a deeply polarized nation around a
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Day 1: Booker takes different tack from N.J. predecessors in his campaign for president

Compare and contrast: The fourth New Jerseyan since 2000 to try for the Oval Office has an uncommon style and message.

7 years ago

In this file photo, voters cast their ballots, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 (Tony Dejak/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Renewed attention on N.J. bill to lift voting ban on people with criminal convictions

Advocates hope a recent endorsement from Gov. Phil Murphy will mean legislation to restore voting rights to New Jersey residents with criminal convictions finally advances.

7 years ago

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