Politics

RNC Youth Caucus shows contrast within Republican Party

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7Km_xh4C3I&w=560&h=315] CLEVELAND -- Delegates have flocked here for the Republican National Convention this week.

In Raleigh, Trump criticizes Clinton, FBI ruling

RALEIGH — Even as he strayed off on tangents, presidential candidate Donald Trump threw multiple verbal barbs at Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton at his rally at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh Tuesday night. Earlier in the day, news broke that Clinton was acquitted in her federal indictment involving her alleged disclosing of classified emails.

Obama backs Clinton, attacks Trump at Charlotte rally

CHARLOTTE — In her second trip to North Carolina in the span of two weeks, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, accompanied by President Barack Obama, stressed the importance of togetherness and how she would champion the middle class. Obama, in his first public campaign appearance with the presumptive Democratic nominee, reiterated Clinton’s qualifications and his high regard of her, which he also stated in his official video endorsement of her last week. Amidst a crowd of thousands in Hall C of the Charlotte Convention Center, both Democrats emphasized the importance the 2016 general election while lashing out at Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee. “Despite all the progress we’ve made under [Obama’s] leadership — and we have made progress — we still have work to do,” Clinton said.

Kenneth Fernandez, Director of Elon Poll and Assistant Professor of Political Science, to leave Elon

After four years of working as the Director of Elon Poll and as an Assistant Professor of Political Science, Kenneth Fernandez, Ph.D., is moving to Las Vegas for family reasons. "It really is just family driving me there," Fernandez said.

April 'Elon Poll' puts Cooper ahead in N.C. gubernatorial race

The Elon University Poll released its latest survey results entitled, 'Elon Poll: Cooper pulls ahead in N.C.

Elon organization looks for approval on bathroom petition proposal

When Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 2, organizations around the state voiced their displeasure with the bill.

Greensboro rallies against House Bill 2

GREENSBORO - Hundreds of people packed College Park Methodist Church for the Greensboro rally against House Bill 2 as members of the North Carolina community continue to speak out against North Carolina's newest law. The bill, which passed on March 24 in an emergency legislative session of the N.C.

Hillary Clinton rallies in Charlotte on night before Primary

CHARLOTTE--On Monday night Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton spoke in Charlotte in her final speech before the North Carolina Primaries on Tuesday. "I am determined that I am going to do everything in my power to create the opportunity for every child to live up to his or her God-given potential," Clinton said.

Bernie Sanders rallies in Raleigh

RALEIGH-- Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders drew thousands of supporters to a rally in Raleigh on Friday afternoon, four days before North Carolina and four other states are set to vote in their primary elections. More than a thousand people couldn't make it into Memorial Auditorium, which seats 2,300, and supporters were lined up more than five hours before the event began. The crowd of primarily young people was loud, cheering and chanting Sanders name from the moment the doors opened two hours before the candidate was set to arrive. In his speech, Sanders went over many of his campaign's talking points, including student debt, campaign finance reform, universal healthcare, minimum wage and the environment, among other other topics. He drew large cheers from the crowd when he discussed campaign finance laws, denouncing Citizens United, the 2010 Supreme Court ruling which allows corporations to fund political organizations. "When you have these horrendous Super PACs, which are funded by Wall Street and billionaires," Sanders said.

Clinton focuses on education in N.C.

Durham, NC- The energy was high at Durham's Hillside High School as Hillary Clinton supporters flocked to the school's gymnasium for the campaigns get-out-the vote rally before the North Carolina Primary. Clinton hit the stage shortly after 5:00 p.m.

Hillary Clinton wins big in South Carolina primary

Just days before Super Tuesday, South Carolina primary voters made a loud statement on Saturday by voting former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as their nominee for the White House. Clinton swept the Palmetto State.

Rubio looks to carry strong performance to Nevada

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXzjY378DIk&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] COLUMBIA, SC- In a close race,

Donald Trump draws big crowd for big win in South Carolina

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAlOiyV-MrE&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] SPARTANBURG, SC-

Election Update: How candidates are faring heading into Saturday

The election climate could be drastically different when the 2016 presidential candidates arrive in North Carolina as over 20 states will hold their primaries between now and March 15.

Conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia dies at 79

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died in his sleep last night at age 79 while visiting Texas. According to CNN, President Obama plans on nominating a replacement "as soon as possible." However, Obama will have a challenging time nominating a new member to the court as the senate is Republican-controlled and it is an election year. Dean and Professor of Law at Elon University's School of Law, Luke Bierman, released a statement regarding the passing of Justice Scalia. "With the passing of Justice Scalia, politics just got serious again.

N.C. Senators put their team spirit to the test in Super Bowl 50 wager

Some people are willing to bet money on their team's success in the Super Bowl this Sunday.

Iowa caucuses carry limitations, receive too much attention

Over the past several months, presidential candidates have traveled across Iowa in search of support from the first voters in the 2016 election. Though the Iowa caucuses have garnered much media attention lately, it is important to recognize some of the limitations of the results.

Hillary Clinton's "Fighting for us" campaign

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held an organizing event in Toledo, Iowa.

Sarah Palin endorses Donald Trump for president

[youtube=https://youtu.be/7QW0RFLds4M&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] AMES, IA - Donald Trump held a special announcement event at Iowa State University today.

Donald Trump's message to college students