NPR Topics: Politics
What To Do With The Electoral College?
The Massachusetts state legislature has passed a bill that would change the way presidents are elected. It would leave the current Electoral College system and award its votes to the winner of the national popular vote.
29 July 2010, 11:02am
Rangel Ethics Trial To Start
A special House panel will start Thursday hearing ethics charges against 40-year veteran Charles Rangel of New York. Rangel stepped down as chairman of the tax-writing committee to fight the charges and continues to deny wrongdoing.
29 July 2010, 8:00am
Wyclef Jean: Grammy Award-Winning President?
Amid reports that hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean may run for president of Haiti, NPR's Lee Hill explores whether or not the philanthropist and cultural ambassador is eligible.
28 July 2010, 11:18pm
What Is The American Constitution Party, Tom Tancredo's New Home?
Former Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo is in the process of leaving the GOP to run for governor as a candidate of the American Constitution Party. Here's what the party stands for.
28 July 2010, 8:27pm
Today's Junkie Segment On TOTN: Colorado's Bennet And Romanoff Spar
The Democratic Senate primary in Colorado between incumbent Michael Bennet and challenger Andrew Romanoff was the lead subject in today's Political Junkie segment on NPR's Talk of the Nation. Both candidates appeared on the show via phone.
28 July 2010, 7:16pm
Arizona Immigration Law Raises Issue Of Record-Keeping
Practices vary from state to state on how long records are kept after innocent persons are stopped by police.<!--Session data-->
28 July 2010, 6:45pm
Bennet, Romanoff Vie For Colo. Senate Seat
The Colorado democratic primary pits Sen. Michael Bennet against Andrew Romanoff, and president against president. Romanoff got the endorsement of former president Bill Clinton, but said that President Obama tried to get him out of the race. Romanoff trails in the polls, and in fundraising.
28 July 2010, 5:00pm
Leaked Documents Don't Derail Afghanistan Funding In House
Despite the leak of documents about the Afghan war, the House easily passed funding for President Obama's increase in troops for the conflict.
28 July 2010, 3:39pm
Oklahoma Set To Elect Its First Female Governor
Women won in the Democratic and Republican primaries Tuesday, setting up a rare match in November.
28 July 2010, 12:20pm
Obama Makes Economic Sales Pitch; Who's Buying?
The president has been traveling the country to talk about the economy, but it's far from clear the tour is helping his cause. While the White House says it's not about boosting Obama's approval ratings, critics say the president, like yesterday's rock star, has been touring too long.
28 July 2010, 1:09pm
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