Unlike the 2008 presidential campaign, when Republicans awarded delegates by state, they're now awarded proportionally by Congressional district. While that's increasing the power of many late voting states, it's some party leaders worry no candidate will claim the nomination before the convention.
Why Dreams Of A Contested GOP Convention Are Slipping Away Again
On March - 21 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
With Mitt Romney's win in Illinois, the odds that the GOP will arrive in Tampa without a clear nominee are lower than before. Newt Gingrich might not even be eligible for the floor fight.
It Was Inevitable: Romney’s Win In Illinois Resurrects The I-Word
On March - 21 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
Tuesday's relatively easy win for Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney in the Illinois primary has renewed talk about him being the "inevitable" nominee. But pundits still caution that he hasn't wrapped it up just yet.
Romney Looks Inevitable Again, At Least In Illinois (And Maybe After)
On March - 20 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
As has been oft-stated in recent days Illinois, with its more upscale, well-educated and moderate Republicans, especially in the counties surrounding Chicago, was always favorable political terrain for Romney.And true to form, Romney crushed Santorum among those Illinoisans with annual incomes of $100,000 or more. Those are Romney's people and they came through for him on primary-election night.
10-Term Illinois Rep. Manzullo Loses Primary Battle
On March - 20 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo, a 10-term Illinois Republican, lost a heated primary battle on Tuesday, as U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. easily won the Democratic nomination in another race, and an Iraq war veteran was chosen to face a Tea Party firebrand in November.
Illinois: Live Blog And Results
On March - 20 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
A win in the state could essentially solidify Mitt Romney's standing as the inevitable Republican candidate.
Robert De Niro’s Racial First-Lady Joke Was An Obama No-No
On March - 20 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
While DeNiro was clearly being mock ironic by recalling the kind of comments that many whites made about blacks within living memory, he ran afoul of the unwritten rule Obama and his tight knit team of advisers have operated under going back to his 2008 campaign. Anything that reinforces racial divisions or focuses attention on the president's race should be avoided.
House GOP To Unveil Budget Blueprint
On March - 20 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
Conservative Republicans controlling the House are expected to unveil a budget blueprint that combines slashing cuts to safety net programs for the poor with sharply lower tax rates in an election-year manifesto painting clear campaign differences with President Obama.
Santorum Courts Rural Voters In Illinois
On March - 20 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum campaigned in Illinois Monday, one day ahead of the state's Republican primary.
House Republicans To Unveil Budget Plan
On March - 20 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan releases the House GOP budget Tuesday, likely including a proposal to restructure Medicare. That idea brought much criticism from Democrats and advocates for the elderly when Ryan pushed it least year.
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Romney Drilled On Social Issues At Illinois Rally
On March - 20 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney campaigned in Illinois Monday, one day ahead of the state's Republican primary.
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For A Personal Cause, Casino Owner Bets On Gingrich
On March - 20 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
One of the defining elements of the 2012 presidential campaign is money. Two-dozen wealthy Americans have put in at least $1 million each. And one of the biggest donors is Sheldon Adelson, the casino magnate who has almost single-handedly kept Newt Gingrich's campaign afloat.
Romney’s Offshore Dominance Negates Santorum’s Southern Wins
On March - 19 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
Despite losses in Alabama and Mississippi, Mitt Romney lost little ground to Rick Santorum in the delegate chase last week — thanks primarily to wins in offshore territories, whose residents will not be allowed to vote for president come November.
It’s ScuttleButton Time!
On March - 19 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
Frustrated that your team is already out of the NCAA tourney? Take out your aggression by solving this week's ScuttleButton puzzle, America's favorite waste of time exercise.
New Jersey As Good-Government Leader? Believe It
On March - 19 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
An investigative journalism project concluded that New Jersey led the nation with the toughest government accountability laws and enforcement while Georgia had the dubious distinction of being ranked last.
In Illinois, Candidates Make A Final Delegate Dash
On March - 19 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
It's another furious dash to the finish line as delegate-rich Illinois holds its Republican presidential primary Tuesday. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is looking to increase his delegate lead. And he's still searching for that decisive win over former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum.
Rep. Paul Ryan Stokes New Medicare Fight, This Time In Election Year
On March - 19 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, who proposed a budget last year that was controversial because of radical changes it would have made to Medicare, is making another run at his target. This time he has a Democratic ally, Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon. But progressive groups were already attacking the plan even before its official release Tuesday.
Romney Accuses Obama Of Stifling Innovation
On March - 19 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney campaigned in Illinois on Monday, one day ahead of the state's Republican primary. Among other events, Romney delivered an economic policy speech at the University of Chicago, a center of free-market economic thought.
Obama Raises $45 Million In February
On March - 19 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
President Obama's re-election campaign hauled in more than $45 million last month. That's up from January, but less than he raised during the same period four years ago.
Monday Political Grab Bag: Romney Wins In PR; Race Heads To Illinois
On March - 19 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
Mitt Romney handily won the Puerto Rico primary after Rick Santorum turned off many voters with a comment about English needing to be the island's official language. Romney and Santorum next were taking their battle for GOP delegates to Illinois where the former Massachusetts governor had a lead in polls but where the GOP party's shift to the right made predicting the outcome difficult...
Obama Raises $45 Million In February For Campaign
On March - 19 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
The president's campaign said nearly 350,000 people contributed in February, and the average donation was about $59 for the entire election cycle. Nearly 98 percent of the donations were $250 or less.
Puerto Rico Holds Primary With Statehood In Mind
On March - 18 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
Puerto Ricans are American citizens who do not vote in U.S. presidential general elections. But Puerto Ricans do participate in Republican and Democratic nominating contests. Sunday, Puerto Rico holds a GOP primary. Both Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney visited the island this week. From San Juan, NPR's David Welna reports.
Who’s Money? SuperPACs To Reveal Records
On March - 18 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
Residents of Illinois and Louisiana this week have been bombarded by TV ads attacking one or another presidential candidate, the vast majority of them funded by superPACs, groups that run TV ads like a regular candidate's campaign, but legally have nothing to do with the candidate they support. Tuesday night, they must file a report detailing who gave them money and how they spent it. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's S.V. Dáte.
Candidates’ (Vocal) Pitch Plays Into Appeal
On March - 18 - 2012 ADD COMMENTS
In a new study, scientists found that listeners were more likely to cast their vote for the candidate with the deeper voice, regardless of the candidate's gender. Host Rachel Martin reports.
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