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Can American elections be "nationalized"? What does that mean?
In this country, the states run elections. Congress is empowered to step in; the president is not. So what does it mean for the president to call on a political party to "take over." Is that allowed? What would that mean...
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Can American elections be "nationalized"? What does that mean? is an episode from Civics 101 by NHPR. In this country, the states run elections. Congress is empowered to step in; the president is not. So what does it mean for the president...
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Published Mar 31, 2026, 34:28 long, audio available.
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