Asma Khalid

Asma Khalid appears in the following:

Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Debate In Iowa Ahead Of Caucuses

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Six Democratic presidential candidates will participate in the last debate before the Iowa caucuses Tuesday night in Des Moines, as the campaign has gotten more combative among top contenders.

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Iowa's Howard County Vote Reflects Swing From Obama To Trump

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Across the country, dozens of counties voted for President Obama and then in 2016 elected President Trump. In Iowa, almost one-third of the state's counties flipped from Obama to Trump.

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Cory Booker Departs 2020 Presidential Race

Monday, January 13, 2020

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has suspended his presidential campaign. Though a stirring speaker, he failed to translate that into success in polls.

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Cory Booker Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race

Monday, January 13, 2020

New Jersey Sen. Corey Booker is the latest candidate to drop out of the Democratic presidential race. Booker did not qualify for Tuesday's debate in Iowa, the second straight debate he's missed.

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Cory Booker Is A Stirring Speaker, Iowa Voters Say. But His Support Still Lags

Friday, January 10, 2020

Iowans say he's charismatic, but polls suggest they're not willing to caucus for him. Why has the New Jersey senator not taken off in the Democratic presidential primary?

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In A Month, Michael Bloomberg Has Spent More Than $100 Million On Campaign Ads

Friday, December 27, 2019

As a late entrant in the Democratic presidential primary, Michael Bloomberg is not campaigning in the first primary states and is instead marshaling his billions of dollars into advertising.

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News Brief: North Korea Threat, Notre Dame Closed For Christmas

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

President Trump downplayed North Korea's threat of a "Christmas present" if the U.S. doesn't roll back economic sanctions by the end of the year. Also, Notre Dame won't hold a Christmas mass.

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'Authenticity,' 'Culturally Relevant': Why Bernie Sanders Is Resonating With Latinos

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Part of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' resiliency this campaign cycle is thanks to his popularity with Latinos. Multiple polls show Sanders leads the field with Latino support.

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Polls Show Sanders Is The Top Democratic Presidential Candidate For Latino Voters

Friday, December 20, 2019

Part of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' resiliency this campaign cycle is because of his popularity with Latinos. Polling indicates Sanders is the preferred candidate for a plurality of Latinos.

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Democrats Campaign For Workers Of Nevada's Culinary Union

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Three of the leading Democratic 2020 candidates visited the culinary workers union in Las Vegas this week. It's a testament to the group's political clout in Nevada.

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Elizabeth Warren's Journey From 'Pro-Business' Academic To Consumer Advocate

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

The presidential candidate's political identity was forged in Texas. The ideas she espouses about the danger of a shrinking middle class come from her years of bankruptcy research as a law professor.

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#DemsSoWhite? Kamala Harris' Exit Raises Hard Questions About Race And Power

Thursday, December 05, 2019

The Democratic Party faces the prospect of a debate in two weeks with only white candidates onstage. Earlier, they had the most diverse presidential candidate field in history.

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Democrats Face Questions On Diversity After Sen. Kamala Harris Exits 2020 Race

Wednesday, December 04, 2019

Sen. Kamala Harris' exit from the 2020 race leaves Democrats with the prospect of an all-white debate stage, and questions about what that lack of diversity means to the party's voters.

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Kamala Harris Drops Out Of Presidential Race

Tuesday, December 03, 2019

The California senator entered with high expectations and took off after a blockbuster debate showdown with Joe Biden. But her support and funding fell in recent months.

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Pete Buttigieg Spent His Younger Days Pushing Democrats Off Middle Ground

Tuesday, December 03, 2019

As a college student, the 2020 presidential candidate was deeply frustrated with the Democratic Party during George W. Bush's presidency. He joined friends to redefine party values in bolder terms.

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A Look Back At The Beginnings Of Pete Buttigieg's Political Ambitions

Monday, December 02, 2019

Some seeds of Pete Buttigieg's pursuit of the White House were planted after the 2004 election, when Democrats were at a low point with the reelection of George W. Bush.

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Democratic Rivals Want To Turn Black Voters Away From Biden

Friday, November 22, 2019

Joe Biden holds a firm position in the Democratic primary with overwhelming support among black voters. While traveling to Atlanta for this week's debate, his rivals tried to challenge that strength.

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Amid Impeachment Spotlight, Presidential Candidates Vie For Attention

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Ten Democratic presidential candidates took to the debate stage Wednesday night in Atlanta — attempting to outline the policies they believe separate them from the rest of the field.

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What To Watch For In Tonight's Democratic Debate

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Democrats will debate Wednesday night in the midst of an impeachment inquiry, and with a field in flux after Pete Buttigieg's recent surge.

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Ex-Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick Joins 2020 Presidential Race

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Less than three months before voters start casting ballots, Deval Patrick is officially joining the 2020 Democratic presidential race. His message announcing his candidacy was largely about unity.

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