Revisiting the Issues
Casting a vote results in accepting candidate positions on political issues.
28 Apr
2016
Written by David Martin

Revisiting the Issues »

It’s been a long time since we took a look at the major issues and how each candidate would approach each as president. Now that the field is considerably narrowed, we revisit the topic. In general, ideologies are defined by one’s political party (Conservatives tend to be Pro-Life while Liberals tend to be Pro-Choice). But there [...]
Front-runners Take NY
Republican candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, N.Y. Credit: Mike Groll/AP Images
21 Apr
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

Front-runners Take NY »

Last week, btw brought you news leading up to the New York primary. This week, we offer the results and a follow Read more…

If They Can Make It There . . . New York’s Primary
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, speak to reporters after a rally on the Coney Island boardwalk in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Sunday, April 10, 2016. Photo Credit: Mary Altaffer/AP Images
15 Apr
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

If They Can Make It There . . . New York’s Primary »

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With just seventeen primaries left in the presidential nomination race, Election Central shines a light on the upcoming New York primary—who is leading, Read more…

Contested Convention?
The Republican National Convention might be have lots of drama this summer. Credit: © Brynn Anderson/AP Images.
3 Apr
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

Contested Convention? »

After recapping the results of the much-anticipated primaries in Ohio and Florida, Election Central touched on the possibility of a “contested” GOP Read more…

Primaries in Two Swing States
Candidates focused on results in Florida this week; Credit: Paul Sancya/AP Images.
17 Mar
2016
Written by David Martin

Primaries in Two Swing States »

A Look at Delegates

In reading about candidate victories in various states, you may have noticed the growing tally of how many delegates Read more…

Examining the Power of the Latino Vote
The Latino voter is an important focus of many presidential hopefuls.
11 Mar
2016
Written by David Martin

Examining the Power of the Latino Vote »

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Our country is well on its way to becoming one where the majority of the population is made up of minorities. Latinos in particular are the largest-growing minority group in the United States. (Hispanic is often used interchangeably.) But the individual cultures that make up this designation have very specific characteristics and can differ from [...]
Super Tuesday Results
Credit: AP Photo/Jerome Delay
2 Mar
2016
Written by David Martin

Super Tuesday Results »

Tuesday evening, citizens across the United States in both political parties cast primary  and caucus ballots. Because so many states were involved, this single day collection of primary results is traditionally called Super Tuesday. Winning big on this day, across several regions of the country can solidify a presidential hopeful's campaign and set that candidate [...]
New Hampshire Happenings
Deanne Rubinoff, left, and son Jackson, wait with other supporters for Donald Trump at a Manchester, NH rally. Credit: © David Goldman/AP Images.
10 Feb
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

New Hampshire Happenings »

Last month, Election Central laid out the differences between a caucus and a primary. Now that we’ve had the first of each Read more…

After Iowa: Who Won, Who’s Out, What’s Next
Attendees listen at a Trump campaign stop in Milford, New Hampshire. Credit: © Matt Rourke/AP Images
4 Feb
2016
Written by David Martin

After Iowa: Who Won, Who’s Out, What’s Next »

Last week, Election Central explained how the Iowa caucus works. Now that you understand how it functions, lets take a look at how the events on the campaign trail have shaken down in recent days. Then we'll see what’s ahead on the political horizon. RepublicansDemocrats A Trumpless Debate Just days before Iowa citizens began their caucus, the [...]
All Eyes on Iowa
Credit: AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
28 Jan
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

All Eyes on Iowa »

In an era when election coverage includes sarcastic Tweets, and election-cycles begin earlier and earlier because of a candidate’s FOMO, our political traditions Read more…