Oct 27th, 2008 · On Nov. 4, voters in five states will cast ballots on gay marriage and abortion — controversial issues that have long divided the country. California, Arizona and Florida will vote on a gay marriage measure, and Colorado and South Dakota will weigh in on abortion bans.
Aug 5th, 2008 · Sen. John McCain on Monday got an approving roar from the thousands gathered at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. McCain was seeking blue-collar and heartland support by visiting the giant motorcycle rally.
Jul 15th, 2008 · A new law in South Dakota requires doctors performing abortions to explain that the procedure would end the life of a human being. Madeleine Brand speaks with Slate.com's Will Saletan about the law, set to take affect Friday.
Jun 4th, 2008 · Now that the Democratic presidential nominating contests are over, Barack Obama says he is the presumptive nominee. Hillary Clinton has not pulled out of the race, though. Host Renee Montagne talks with two strategists, Democrat Mark Mellman and Republican Tucker Eskew, about the results of Tuesday's primaries in South Dakota and Montana.
Jun 3rd, 2008 · As voters in Montana and South Dakota cast ballots in the final contests of the Democratic primary season, Barack Obama is within reach of the 2,118 delegates needed to clinch his party's nomination. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton denies reports she plans to concede tonight.
Jun 2nd, 2008 · The final Democratic primaries are being held Tuesday in South Dakota and Montana. New York Sen. Hillary Clinton campaigned in South Dakota on Monday, while Illinois Sen. Barack Obama looked ahead to the general election.
Jun 2nd, 2008 · The final Democratic primaries of the 2008 campaign take place Tuesday in Montana and South Dakota. It has been a tumultuous contest for Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party.
Jun 2nd, 2008 · The last Democratic primaries occur in Montana and South Dakota on Tuesday. NPR Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving discusses this and the resolution of the Michigan and Florida delegate problem with host Alex Chadwick