Ron Elving

Ron Elving appears in the following:

$2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill Presents A Reckoning For Libertarians

Saturday, March 28, 2020

In years to come, how will fiscal conservatives who voted for $2 trillion attack the cost of budget items that will now look like rounding error or "decimal dust"?"

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Week In Politics: The White House's Response To The Coronavirus Crisis

Saturday, March 28, 2020

We discuss the federal government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the points of tension between President Trump and some governors demanding more resources for their state.

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Trump Tries On The Mantle Of 'Wartime President'

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Consider the experiences of "wartime presidents" since FDR, including Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon and both Presidents Bush, before deciding you want to be a wartime president.

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Week In Politics: Primaries During The Coronavirus Crisis

Saturday, March 21, 2020

We talk about the White House's handling of the coronavirus crisis and the timeline for the now-delayed democratic primaries in several states.

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Coronavirus Crisis: Still Dividing Americans More Than Uniting Them?

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Most people have long since constructed their own method for sorting through competing sources of information and will rely on that method when deciding what to think and how to react in a crisis.

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Latest In Politics: What We Can Expect Next In Democratic Presidential Race

Saturday, March 07, 2020

With Super Tuesday in the rearview mirror, we look to what's to come on Big Tuesday and how the coronavirus will affect the presidential election.

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The Week In Politics: Pence To Oversee Coronavirus Response, S.C. Primary Begins

Saturday, February 29, 2020

From the debate to the primaries — South Carolina and Super Tuesday — we give you the week's big political stories.

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Breaking Down The Impact Of Presidential Endorsements

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Politicians seek endorsements from influential lawmakers, celebrities and media sources. Whether or not they make a big difference isn't as clear.

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The Week In Politics: Nevada, Trump's Pardons And Commutations

Saturday, February 22, 2020

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with NPR senior editor Ron Elving about the week's political news.

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Week In Politics: AG Barr Rebukes Trump; Senate Approves New War Powers Limits

Saturday, February 15, 2020

In this week's look at politics, the U.S. attorney general tells the president to stay out of the Justice Department but did he mean it? Meanwhile, Congress tries to reign in Trump's war powers.

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How Will History Judge Trump's Impeachment? It Won't Just Be Decided On Election Day

Monday, February 10, 2020

If there is a successful second Trump term, his impeachment will shrink into insignificance. If things go the other way, the Senate's vote to acquit him may seem a missed opportunity.

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Strain, Scrutiny, Settling Scores: The Upshot Of A Packed Political Week

Saturday, February 08, 2020

Aside from times of genuine national crisis, it is hard to recall a week with as many events of political significance as the one we have all just witnessed.

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Week In Politics: Moving On From Caucus Chaos; Vengeance Is Trump's

Saturday, February 08, 2020

The president fired key witnesses from his impeachment proceedings on Friday, while the race for the Democratic presidential nomination turns to New Hampshire

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The Scene From Iowa As Caucuses Begin

Monday, February 03, 2020

Minutes away from the start of the Iowa caucuses, NPR's political team is the Midwestern state with the candidates — and also in the studio awaiting results.

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Week In Politics: Senate Votes Not To Call Witnesses In Trump Impeachment

Saturday, February 01, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced on Friday that the final vote on impeachment will be held Wednesday. Where do things stand now? Plus, looking ahead to Iowa and the State of the Union.

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Senators Ask Questions Of House Managers And Trump Defense In Impeachment Trial

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

What themes emerged from hours of questioning in the Senate impeachment trial? And did the questions settle the issue of whether or not we will hear from any additional witnesses?

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The Week In Politics

Saturday, January 25, 2020

House Democrats finished their opening statements in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. Here's what to expect as Trump's lawyers begin their arguments on Saturday.

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Senate To Hear Opening Statements In Trump Impeachment Trial

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

After more than 12 hours of work Tuesday, the Senate adopted the ground rules for President Trump's impeachment trial. The proceedings resume Wednesday. At the same time, Trump weighed in from Davos.

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Week In Politics

Saturday, January 18, 2020

We'll catch you up on the start of President Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate.

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Latest Trump Book, Once Again, Makes The Case That He's Incompetent, Narcissistic

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

A Very Stable Genius gives pause to ponder: Is this moment simply about Trump — or are we also witnessing a sea change in journalism? Are we seeing new standards for the presentation of a presidency?

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