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Elections

Voters cast their ballots in August among an array of electronic voting machines in a polling station at the Noor Islamic Cultural Center in Dublin, Ohio. The machines were manufactured by Elections Systems and Software, the largest manufacturer of voting equipment in the country. (John Minchillo/AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Hacks, security gaps and oligarchs: The business of voting comes under scrutiny

It's been a tough couple of years for the business of voting.

8 years ago

The onetime home of the
NPR
Politics & Policy

Russia’s 2016 Twitter campaign was strongly pro-gun, with echoes of the NRA

On every issue, accounts associated with the "Internet Research Agency" sought to amplify controversy by playing up conflict.

8 years ago

Lynn Yeakel, who nearly defeated U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter in 1992, says she’s in no position to judge the merits of the Kavanaugh case, but she wishes it would be considered in a thorough, nonpartisan process. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

The Kavanaugh case: Trouble for GOP in midterms?

Spurred by Anita Hill's treatment at the Thomas hearings, Lynn Yeakel ran for U.S. Senate in '92. She nearly unseated U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, one of Hill's questioners.

8 years ago

Listen 4:05
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., listens to Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh as he testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 6. Running a tight reelection race in a conservative state, Manchin has faced pressure to support Kavanaugh.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Battle for the Senate: Candidates in key races respond to Kavanaugh allegations

As the confirmation vote for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh neared, both parties had seen potential political benefits for them in the upcoming midterm elections.

8 years ago

Scott Wallace, the Democratic candidate in the newly drawn 8th Congressional District (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

‘False’ accusation, labor endorsements in Bucks County congressional race

Fact-checkers flag an attack ad against Democrat Scott Wallace; his opponent, Brian Fitzpatrick, gets a valuable labor endorsement.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati opposes legislation that would would open a two-year window for lawsuits in child sexual abuse cases where the statute of limitations has expired. He argues that would be unconstitutional. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Pa. Senate leader proposes bill to open primary elections

Scarnati is saying he's concerned closed primaries are making both parties more extreme.

8 years ago

President Barack Obama speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.  Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. is at right.  (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Obama to stump for Democrats in Philadelphia rally

Obama will headline a Sept. 21 rally in Philadelphia to boost the re-election campaigns of Sen. Casey and Gov. Wolf.

8 years ago

Jagada Chambers was in prison from 2000 to 2004.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Election laws may discourage some from voting, even if they are allowed

Many people say they don't vote because they're inconvenienced or they're discouraged; laws and rules can contribute to that.

8 years ago

Radio Times
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Pa. elections

Guests: Stephen Medvic, Chris Potter We’re going to discuss Pennsylvania politics and the mid-term election ...

Air Date: September 13, 2018 10:40 am

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To say Scott Walker, the GOP nominee for Delaware's long congressional seat, is an unorthodox candidate is a serious understatement. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

GOP nominee for lone Del. congressional seat is not your typical candidate

Scott Walker’s campaign is the solitary quest of one peculiar man who rides around in a ramshackle jalopy that doubles as a billboard.

8 years ago

Listen 4:02
Jimmy Carter poses for a portrait
Politics & Policy

Jimmy Carter cautions Democrats not to scare off moderates

Former President Jimmy Carter has a warning for his fellow Democrats looking to oust the current administration: Don't go too far to the left.

8 years ago

In this June 23, 2017 file photo, former President George W. Bush speaks during
Politics & Policy

Bush boosting Republicans in places where Trump isn’t strong

Former President George W. Bush is quietly helping boost Republican candidates in places where President Donald Trump has struggled.

8 years ago

 
(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Politics & Policy

Trump OKs sanctions for foreigners who meddle in elections

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday authorizing sanctions against foreigners who meddle in U.S. elections.

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, September 11, 2018

President Trump speaks at the Flight 93 memorial in western Pennsylvania today.  SNAP and victims of Larry Nassar advocate for a 2 year ...

Air Date: September 11, 2018

Listen 21:58
Left: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (AP Photo/Zach Gibson)
Right: Scott Wallace (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Fitzpatrick running as moderate, trying to hold onto Bucks seat for GOP

With millions of dollars pouring into the district, Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District race is one of the races to watch during the 2018 midterm elections.

8 years ago

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