Mara Liasson

Mara Liasson appears in the following:

Politics Chat: Biden's Transition As President-Elect Off To A Rocky Start

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Divided government has not been a recipe for compromise and conciliation in recent years, and Americans are increasingly polarized.

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Trump Tried To Make This Election 2016 Again. It Didn't Go As Planned

Sunday, November 08, 2020

President Trump slumped in polls and fundraising — and lost 10 days when he caught the coronavirus. He threw everything into reaching for a come-from-behind win, but Democrat Joe Biden beat him.

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Politics Chat: Biden Calls For Hope And Healing In Speech

Sunday, November 08, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden is calling for unity and healing while President Trump refuses to accept the results of the election.

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How President Trump Is Responding To 2020 Election Results

Saturday, November 07, 2020

The AP has President-elect Biden at 290 electoral votes to Trump's 214. Still, President Trump has not conceded the election.

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Former Trump Staffer Says Not To Expect Action From Trump Today

Saturday, November 07, 2020

NPR
Former Deputy Press Secretary Steven Groves says he doesn't think Donald Trump will concede the presidential race today.

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What The Presidential Transition Might Look Like

Saturday, November 07, 2020

NPR
Now that Joe Biden is the presidential-elect, what will Trump leaving the White House look like?

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Biden's Campaign Promises May Be Hindered By Congress

Saturday, November 07, 2020

NPR
Joe Biden will be the President-elect, but he may face difficulties getting work done with a Congress that is looking to be republican.

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Democrats Take The White House, But Suffer In Congress, Down-Ballot Races

Saturday, November 07, 2020

NPR
Democrat Joe Biden will take the White House, but Congress is still in the air, and democrats suffered down-ballot across states.

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As Biden Edges Closer To Victory, Trump Campaign Challenges Vote Counts

Thursday, November 05, 2020

Joe Biden is pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes he needs in order to carry the White House. He secured victories in the battleground states of Wisconsin and Michigan.

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At This Point In Time, Presidential Race Is Too Close To Call

Wednesday, November 04, 2020

President Trump and Joe Biden picked up a number of states Tuesday night. There are, however, more votes to be counted — and the overall result is unclear.

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How Trump Campaign Is Readying For Election Results

Tuesday, November 03, 2020

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Steve Cortes, a senior adviser for the Trump 2020 campaign, about watching, waiting and making a last push for votes on Election Day.

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An Update On The State Of The Presidential Race

Monday, November 02, 2020

With one day to go, President Trump looks to repeat his 2016 surprise victory with a surge of Republican votes on Tuesday. Joe Biden's campaign is focused on winning back Pennsylvania for Democrats.

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Politics Chat: Trump, Biden Make Final Campaign Appearances

Sunday, November 01, 2020

Final campaign pushes through swing states: President Barack Obama joins Joe Biden in Michigan, meanwhile President Trump ticks thru some familiar complaints in Pennsylvania.

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With Clock Ticking, Trump And Biden Spend More Time On The Road

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

There's one week left for voting in the 2020 presidential election. President Trump will be in three states Tuesday. Joe Biden makes two stops in Georgia, a red state now considered up for grabs.

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Politics Chat: Trump And Biden Reach Final Stretch Of Their Presidential Campaigns

Sunday, October 25, 2020

It's nine days until Election Day, and a historic number of Americans have already voted. More will do so in the coming days.

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What To Expect From The Final Presidential Debate

Thursday, October 22, 2020

President Trump and Joe Biden are set to meet Thursday for their second and final debate. With 12 days until the election, it's perhaps the last opportunity for the campaigns to change course.

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Barrett Sails Through Senate Judiciary Committee Over Dems' Boycott

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Next is a vote on Monday by the full Senate to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

Some GOP Members Express Doubt About Trump's Ability To Win The Election

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Some Republicans have started to express greater criticism of President Trump, with his reelection prospects looking weak. Some also worry other Republicans could be swept out of office.

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Supreme Court Rules On Pa. Ballots, Debate Rule Changes Announced

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

The high Court let stand a ruling in Pennsylvania that permits officials to count some mailed ballots up to three days after Election Day. And, the presidential debate will have uninterrupted time.

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Politics Chat: Biden And Trump To Hold Last Debate Before Election

Sunday, October 18, 2020

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to face off in the final debate Thursday. Plus, Republicans worry about their hold on the White House and the Senate.

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