Asma Khalid

Asma Khalid appears in the following:

Supporters Say Warren Could Help Biden Win Over Younger Voters

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts is on Joe Biden's vice presidential shortlist. We look at her candidacy and how progressives are angling for her to be picked.

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How Racial Unrest Is Motivating White Voters In One Key Michigan County

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Kent County, where former President Gerald Ford grew up, has long been Republican turf. But it is also a suburban community that Democrats think they can win in November.

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Democrats Hope To Win Over Kent County, Mich., In November

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Kent County, Mich. — a home to Betsy DeVos and Gerald Ford — has long been a loyal Republican stronghold. But it is also a suburban place that Democrats think they can win this November.

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Pressure Grows On Joe Biden To Pick A Black Woman As His Running Mate

Friday, June 12, 2020

As the country again confronts its record of structural racism, Joe Biden is facing growing calls to choose a black woman as his running mate.

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Wisconsin Voters Weigh The Future Of A Nation In Crisis

Saturday, June 06, 2020

Kenosha County, Wis., voted for the president by less than 1%. Republicans and Democrats are horrified by George Floyd's killing, but the unity falters when Trump and Biden enter the conversation.

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Trump's Reaction To Unrest May Have Repercussions For Presidential Election

Friday, June 05, 2020

For years, Wisconsin's Kenosha County voted blue in presidential elections. But in 2016, it went for Donald Trump. How is this key swing county reacting to George Floyd's death and Trump's response?

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Biden Says African-American Voters, Who Are Not Sure Whom To Vote For, "Ain't Black"

Friday, May 22, 2020

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said African-American voters, unsure about whether to vote for him or President Trump, "ain't black."

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Trump And Biden Wage An Uneven Virtual Campaign

Thursday, May 21, 2020

The president with a major social media presence is facing a Democratic challenger with fewer digital resources. Biden's strategy counts on real-world conditions overcoming Trump's virtual dominance.

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How Presidential Candidates Reach Voters Online

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

President Trump uses big rallies to reach voters. Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden prefers meeting people face-to-face. But the pandemic has moved both of their campaigns online.

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Democrats Developing Contingency Plans For Remote Convention

Monday, May 11, 2020

Convention planners are said to be considering a range of contingencies for the August event, as the DNC moves toward changing official proceedings to allow for delegates to participate remotely.

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The Biden Campaign Is Trying To Reach Voters Virtually

Friday, May 08, 2020

President Trump and Vice President Pence have made official visits to battleground states this week, while the Biden campaign tries new ways to reach voters in key states virtually.

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Biden's Vice Presidential Choice May Be Swayed By History, Including His Own

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

Joe Biden pledged to pick a woman as his running mate. Beyond gender, there are many calculations involved in the Democratic candidate's decision, including his perspective as a former vice president.

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Factors To Consider When Biden Chooses A Running Mate

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

Now that former Vice President Joe Biden has formally launched his search for a 2020 presidential running mate, there are many factors to consider — political and personal.

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Senate Office Tells Biden It Cannot Seek Tara Reade Records

Monday, May 04, 2020

Joe Biden asked the secretary of the Senate to find "any and all" documentation of a sexual harassment complaint by former staffer Tara Reade, but the office says such records would be confidential.

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Facing Growing Pressure, Biden Responds To Assault Allegations

Saturday, May 02, 2020

Joe Biden's denial of a sexual assault allegation forces Democrats to balance believing women and believing their candidate.

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Biden Personally Responds To Sexual Assault Allegation

Friday, May 01, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden personally responded on Friday to the allegation of a sexual assault made by a former Senate staffer. He is denying it and offering to release personnel records.

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'This Never Happened,' Biden Says Of 1990s Sexual Assault Allegation

Friday, May 01, 2020

For the first time, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has personally responded to an allegation of sexual assault from a former Senate staffer.

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New Information Emerges Around Biden Sexual Assault Allegation

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

A former neighbor recalled to NPR that Tara Reade relayed the same detailed accusation against the then-senator many years ago. Many Democratic officials say they believe Biden did not assault Reade.

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Former Neighbor Corroborates Tara Reade's Account Of Sexual Assault By Joe Biden

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Tara Reade accused Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden of a sexual assault that took place in 1993. NPR has now spoken to a former neighbor of Reade's who corroborates Reade's account on record.

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Biden And Trump Battle Over Who Is 'Weak On China'

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Donald Trump accuses Joe Biden of being cozy with Chinese leaders. The Biden campaign says Trump is ineffective with China on the coronavirus, escalating a central showdown in the campaign.

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