Primaries

Stephanopoulos talks Republican primaries at CIRCA event

"Good Morning America” anchor George Stephanopoulos, CC ’82, talked to about 40 students over lunch on Tuesday afternoon.

By Ana Baric | Feb 29 05:02 am ET

Perkins, Smikle face-off centers on charter debates

Political strategist and School of International and Public Affairs lecturer Basil Smikle is challenging Perkins in a Democratic primary race that has been laser-focused on charter schools.

By Sarah Darville | Sep 14 01:07 am ET

Despite low publicity, underfunded campaign, Jonathan Tasini hopes to unseat Charles Rangel

Tasini is quick to recognize the uphill battle he faces—especially against Rangel, whose campaign war chest surpasses those of his opponents.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Sep 13 01:54 am ET

Harlem pol braces for public trial, crowded primary race

One week from today, one of the most talked-about New York political races this year will play out at the voting booths—but not before Rangel is scrutinized at a public hearing.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Sep 7 01:42 am ET

Students Trek to Ohio to Campaign for Obama

Droopy-eyed Columbia Students for Obama returned from the Buckeye state early Wednesday morning after a long weekend of campaigning, traveling through the night so that one campaigner could make it

By Betsy Morais | Mar 6 02:33 am ET

My Limited Power to Change The World

When George W. Bush won the election back in 2000, it seemed to me that the world had collapsed.

By Simone Foxman | Feb 4 02:09 am ET

The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of the New GOP

For Republicans in large, predominantly Democratic urban centers such as New York City, going to the polls can feel like an unsatisfying stop on the way home from work.

By Rebecca Dunnan | Feb 4 02:01 am ET

Tough Love for the Democrats

Until his departure from the primary field last week, John Edwards’ major contribution to the nominating contest was his ability to push Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to the left by art

By | Feb 4 01:57 am ET

Democracy in Progress

The race to succeed President Bush in the 2008 election has been touted as exciting, if not revolutionary, and a chance for young people to be louder than ever before.

By Allon Brann and Alastair Shearman | Feb 4 01:39 am ET

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