Tracking the 2016 Election Candidates
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4 May
2016
Written by David Martin

Tracking the 2016 Election Candidates »

Now that the primaries and caucuses have begun, the crowded field of candidates jostling with one another to win their party nominations for the 2016 presidential election is starting to shrink. Use this post to stay up-to-date.  March 23, 2015Ted Cruz announces candidacyTed Cruz announces candidacyTed Cruz was the first candidate to officially throw his hat [...]
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 [...]
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…

A New Supreme Court Opening
Interior of the United States Supreme Court; Credit: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
27 Feb
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

A New Supreme Court Opening »

Back in the summer, shortly following the landmark Supreme Court Ruling on marriage equality, btw explained how the Court goes about hearing Read more…

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…

All Eyes on Iowa
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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…

President Obama’s Final State of the Union Address
President Obama works on the State of the Union address with Director of Speechwriting Cody Keenan and Ben Rhodes,
22 Jan
2016
Written by David Martin

President Obama’s Final State of the Union Address »

On January 12, President Obama delivered his eighth and final State of the Union. In it, he laid out four big questions that 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…

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…