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
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…

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…

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…

Not So Permanent Records
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton faces questions about her choice of email. Photo: State Department Photo
2 Apr
2015
Written by Lia Eastep

Not So Permanent Records »

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When Hillary Clinton completed her tenure as Secretary of State, she handed over more than 30,000 emails to the State Department. This is Read more…