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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

Listen 18:32
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

Listen 5:45
Colourful overlapping silhouettes of hands voting in fabric texture. (smartboy10/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

On the sidelines of democracy: Exploring why so many Americans don’t vote

Just in the past few months, elections in the U.S. have been decided by hundreds of votes.

8 years ago

At left, U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, a three-term Democratic incumbent, will face Republican challenger Rob Arlett in the Nov. 6 general election. Both easily won their primary races Thursday. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Arlett takes on Sen. Carper, who won’t take Delaware election ‘for granted’

The primaries are over, and now Delaware’s U.S. Senate nominees are preparing for a two-month sprint to the Nov. 6 general election. ...

8 years ago

Listen 2:03
Kerri Evelyn Harris is cheered by supporters in Wilmington after U.S. Sen. Tom Carper defeated her Thursday in Delaware's Democratic primary.
Politics & Policy

After Delaware primary defeat, progressive Harris vows to keep working for public

Despite her loss to incumbent U.S. Sen. Tom Carper Thursday, progressive Democrat Kerri Evelyn Harris pledges to stay involved in public service.

8 years ago

Kathy Jennings, who won Thursday's Democratic primary for attorney general, shakes hands with a voter about 6:30 p.m.  outside Lincoln Towers apartments in Wilmington's Trolley Square neighborhood. (Cris Barrish/WHYY News)
Politics & Policy

Jennings, Walker among big winners in Delaware primary races

Kathy Jennings coasted to victory in the Democratic primary for Delaware attorney general Thursday, triumphing over three other candidate ...

8 years ago

United States Senator Tom Carper (right) greets Governor John Carney during a Primary Election gathering Thursday, Sept. 06, 2018, at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, Delaware. (Saquan Stimpson/for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Carper easily defeats progressive challenger in Senate primary

Tom Carper retains his title as the winningest statewide elected official in state history. He secured 65 percent of the vote over progressive challenger Kerri Evelyn Harris.

8 years ago

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