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Elections

Radio Times
Politics & Policy

The fate of the Mueller investigation; Putin’s motivation

With some observers predicting that the President will fire Special Prosecutor Mueller despite official denials from the White House, we ...

8 years ago

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As a master of old-school politics, U.S. Rep. Bob Brady is a fascinating throwback in Washington. But an array of circumstances could make it difficult for him to win another term in Congress. (AP file photo)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

2018: Trouble for Congressman Brady?

For nearly 20 years, Bob Brady's been re-elected to Congress without a serious fight, but next year may be different. We look at whether he's vulnerable.

8 years ago

Listen 4:01
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

The “what a week!” in politics

Guests: Shauna Shames, Anthea Butler, Christopher Nicholas It’s been a tumultuous week in politics. In a surpri ...

Air Date: December 15, 2017

Listen 49:14
About 5 percent of New Jersey's black voting-age population cannot participate in the political process, according to the Institute for Social Justice. That's more than twice the rate in neighboring New York and Pennsylvania. (AP file photo)
Courts & Law

Push to restore voting rights to those with criminal records advances in N.J.

Blacks make up about 15 percent of New Jersey's population, but represent about half of those who cannot vote because of a criminal conviction.

8 years ago

Mimi McKenzie and David Gersch, two of the plaintiffs' lawyers arguing state lawsuit on Pa.'s congressional map, stand outside Commonwealth Court  in Harrisburg in October. (Lindsay Lazarski/Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Debate over ‘wasted’ votes dominates third day of state redistricting trial

The plaintiffs’ argument in the state lawsuit over Pennsylvania’s congressional district map hinges on whether they can prove the ...

8 years ago

Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Bulletproof glass debate in Philly / Alabama special election results

Guests: Joseph Smith, Cindy Bass, David Oh We’ll begin today’s show discussing the results of the spe ...

Air Date: December 13, 2017

Listen 49:11
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Doug Jones and his wife Louise wave to supporters before speaking Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. Jones has defeated Republican Roy Moore, a one-time GOP pariah who was embraced by the Republican Party and the president even after facing allegations of sexual impropriety.
NPR
Politics & Policy

An upset in Trump country: Democrat Doug Jones bests Roy Moore in Alabama

The victory is a stunning upset in a deeply red state that voted overwhelmingly for President Trump.

8 years ago

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Doug Jones casts his ballot Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Mountain Brook , Ala. Jones is facing Republican Roy Moore.
Politics & Policy

Alabama Senate election results 2017

Live election results from the special election for Alabama Senate, November 12, 2017.

8 years ago

A map of the 7th congressional district as drawn in 2011. The district incorporates most of Delaware County and portions of Chester, Montgomery, Berks and Lancaster Counties. (Dan Gleiter/pennlive.com)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Lawsuit challenging Pa.’s congressional map begins in state court

Testimony in a fast-tracked lawsuit alleging gerrymandering ...

8 years ago

Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway during a news conference in Trenton, N.J., Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

What is “whataboutism?”

We talk about the political strategy known as “whataboutism.” The President uses this strategy as do many politicians and pundits. We ...

8 years ago

Listen 17:01
Tiffany Muller of End Citizens United speaks at a rally in Wasington, D.C., in March.
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

End Citizens United announces $35M campaign for next year

The group End Citizens United says it will raise and spend $35 million to target 20 Republican candidates next year, including three from the Philadelphia region.

8 years ago

DNC Chairman Tom Perez has called for the party to reform the way it uses superdelegates in its presidential nominating process. (George Frey/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

DNC group calls for drastic cut in ‘superdelegates’ as part of nomination process

The group created to reform how the Democratic National Committee selects its presidential nominee announced plans to slash the number of superdelegates by more than half.

8 years ago

U.S. Rep. Bob Brady
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Brady associate pleads guilty

Another shoe drops into the investigation of Congressman Bob Brady's 2012 re-election, but it's not clear whether he will be charged.

8 years ago

Listen 1:11
Former deputy mayor Nina Ahmad will challenge U.S. Rep. Bob Brady in the Democratic primary.
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Why this Philly women’s advocate is taking on 10-term congressman and power broker Bob Brady

'My goal in life is to make sure we give the tools and the pathway for people to direct their own destiny,' says U.S. House candidate Nina Ahmad.

8 years ago

Listen 4:28
Pennsylvania Congressional representatives Ryan Costello (left) and Patrick Meehan.
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Ads target Philly-area federal lawmakers on taxes, health care

Ads by unions and progressive groups are targeting three Philadelphia-area congressmen, urging them to reject the GOP tax plan and preserve the health care mandate.

8 years ago

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