Entering 2016: Candidates Go All In (or out)
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12 Jan
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

Entering 2016: Candidates Go All In (or out) »

Just when you thought there couldn’t be any more media coverage of the U.S. presidential election, the volume is going to be turned Read more…

Democrats Take Center Stage
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23 Oct
2015
Written by Lia Eastep

Democrats Take Center Stage »

Last month, Election Central delivered news of the first Republican candidate debate. This month, it was the Democratic candidates’ turn. On September Read more…

2016 Campaign Update
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28 Sep
2015
Written by Lia Eastep

2016 Campaign Update »

In election season, there is always some news to report. Here are some quick examinations of what’s been going on lately in the Read more…

Let the Debates Begin!
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30 Jul
2015
Written by Lia Eastep

Let the Debates Begin! »

Earlier this year, the Republican National Committee (RNC) made the decision to limit the number of GOP primary debates and forums to 12. Read more…

No More Straws: Iowa GOP Cancels Tradition
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19 Jun
2015
Written by Lia Eastep

No More Straws: Iowa GOP Cancels Tradition »

There were once two traditional “starts” to the Republican presidential primary season, both of them taking place in Iowa. One Read more…

Voter ID Laws: Combating Fraud or Suppressing Voters?
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11 Nov
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

Voter ID Laws: Combating Fraud or Suppressing Voters? »

In September, btw brought you news of a court battle raging in Texas over a “voter ID” law. While these Read more…

2014 Midterm Election Results
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5 Nov
2014
Written by David Martin

2014 Midterm Election Results »

The fight for the control of state governor races was also a point of focus in yesterday’s election. Governor control switched parties in Read more…

Social Media and the Midterms: Who “Likes” Whom?
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28 Oct
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

Social Media and the Midterms: Who “Likes” Whom? »

Traditional ways of reaching out to voters include phone calls, knocking on doors, organized rallies and fundraisers. Modern ways of reaching out include Read more…

Democrats Distance Themselves from Obama
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22 Oct
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

Democrats Distance Themselves from Obama »

Lame Duck Tradition

President Obama is not alone in his position of being shunned by his own party. This has happened with the Read more…

2014 Midterm Elections: All About Control
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15 Oct
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

2014 Midterm Elections: All About Control »

If there happens to be a 50-50 tie come November, the vice president is tasked by the Constitution to break any ties in Read more…