Asma Khalid

Asma Khalid appears in the following:

2020 Democrats Make Their Case In New Hampshire

Saturday, September 07, 2019

In New Hampshire today, a number of Democratic candidates made their case to the states' early primary voters at the New Hampshire Democratic Party's Primary Convention.

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Joe Biden On Bipartisanship, Gun Control And Regrets Over Inaction After A Tragedy

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

Former Vice President Joe Biden sat down with NPR on the campaign trail in Iowa. Biden discussed bipartisanship, activism by gun violence survivors and regret over his inaction after a family tragedy.

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Biden Says Verbal Slip-Ups Don't Undermine His Judgment

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

The former vice president responded to criticism over getting details confused on the campaign trail in an interview with NPR. Biden also laid out priorities for trade and climate.

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Biden Campaigns In South Carolina

Friday, August 30, 2019

Former Vice President Joe Biden has been campaigning this week in South Carolina. Supporters describe a personal affection that seems to overcome doubts about Biden's strength as a candidate.

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Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke Sees His Presidential Run In Clear Moral Terms

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

The NPR Politics Podcast and Iowa Public Radio caught up with Beto O'Rourke in Iowa. He recently re-started his presidential bid after pausing it due to the mass shooting in El Paso, his hometown.

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Elizabeth Warren On How Personal Struggles Inspired Her Politics

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

For Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, all politics are personal. Her focus on the fragility of the middle class dates back to key moments in her own life.

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Elizabeth Warren's New Plan On Guns Has A Goal: Reduce Gun Deaths By 80%

Saturday, August 10, 2019

The Massachusetts senator introduced a sweeping gun control plan Saturday. She also said people have to maintain pressure on President Trump for more immediate change.

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2020 Democratic Candidates Condemn Shootings, Address White Supremacy

Monday, August 05, 2019

2020 Democratic presidential candidates have been swift to condemn the recent shootings. But in their calls, there's something new: they're not just talking about gun reform, but also white supremacy.

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Race And Politics This Week

Saturday, August 03, 2019

President Trump continued attacks on Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., this week as Democratic presidential primary candidates stressed their commitments to minority communities.

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News Brief: Democrats Debate, Ebola In Congo

Thursday, August 01, 2019

We look back at the big moments from Wednesday's Democratic debate. Also, we look at why the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been so difficult to contain.

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Other Democrats Attack Biden On Race, Criminal Justice

Thursday, August 01, 2019

The candidates in the second night of Democratic presidential debates took turns attacking front-runner Joe Biden's record Wednesday.

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10 More Candidates Face Off On Night 2 Of 2nd Democratic Presidential Debate

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

The second night of the Democratic primary debates in Detroit will feature the frontrunner, former Vice President Joe Biden, who is expected to face challenges from Sens. Harris, Booker and others.

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Sanders And Warren Take The Same Stage In 2nd Round Of Democratic Debates

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Progressives Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren will be center stage at the Democratic presidential debate on Tuesday. Moderates on stage may push back to give a more centrist vision of the party.

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Biden Promises No More Mr. Nice Guy In 2nd Democratic Debate

Monday, July 29, 2019

The former vice president is expected to be tested again on race, as he spars with Sens. Cory Booker and Kamala Harris, the two leading African American candidates, over policing and health care.

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Civil Rights Activists Say They Want To See 2020 Candidates Confront Trump Over Race

Friday, July 26, 2019

Democratic presidential candidates frame many issues as racial justice causes. Given President Trump's recent rhetoric, civil rights activists want to see them confront him directly over racism.

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2020 Democratic Presidential Contenders Address The NAACP

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Democratic presidential contenders who have been sparring over racial justice policies addressed the NAACP Wednesday, but opposition to the president largely overshadowed the candidates' differences.

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Why Progressives Think Joe Biden Is Not 'Electable'

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Progressive activists see 2020 as a chance to take control of the Democratic Party. They don't agree on who the best leader would be, but fear the former vice president would fail to excite voters.

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Progressive Activists Focus On Denying Former VP Biden Presidential Nomination

Monday, July 15, 2019

Progressive activists see 2020 as a chance to take control of the Democratic Party. Their energy has become focused on denying former Vice President Joe Biden the presidential nomination.

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Progressive Activists And A Few 2020 Democrats Gather At Netroots Nation

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Democratic presidential candidates addressed thousands of progressive activists and organizers at the Netroots Nation conference in Philadelphia Saturday.

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Progressive Activists Gather, Hoping To Seize Their Moment In 2020 Campaign

Friday, July 12, 2019

Thousands of activists at the Netroots Nation political convention in Philadelphia are feeling emboldened because their ideas — and favored candidates — are shaping the Democratic primary race.

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