Asma Khalid

Asma Khalid appears in the following:

Hillary Clinton Courts Muslim Voters In Swing States

Friday, September 16, 2016

Hillary Clinton's campaign is making a national effort to court Muslims this election season. The efforts are mainly concentrated towards Muslim voters in swing states.

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To Some Democrats, Clinton's 'Deplorables' Comment Is Insensitive But 'Honest'

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Hillary Clinton's remark that "half of Trump's supporters" are a "basket of deplorables" touched off a firestorm in political press, but it seems to barely register for some voters.

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Clinton Aims To Show Personal Motivations Behind Her Policies

Friday, September 09, 2016

Hillary Clinton tends to emphasize her policy knowledge and extensive plans for the country. But she spoke Thursday night in what her campaign says is the start of a more personal pitch to voters.

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Clinton Says Terrorists Are Praying For Trump To Win Presidency

Thursday, September 08, 2016

Hillary Clinton held a press conference Thursday where she repeated an assertion that terrorists are "praying" for Donald Trump to be elected.

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How Florida's Changing Hispanic Population Will Affect The Election

Thursday, September 08, 2016

Florida is one of the most hotly contested battleground states this year, and one of the most diverse. Demographic changes there reveal much of why it is such a big prize in the presidential race.

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Hillary Clinton Depends On Black Voters In Hopes To Win North Carolina

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Black voters are key to Hillary Clinton's hopes to win North Carolina. Though every poll shows Clinton with a huge advantage among black voters, there are concerns over turnout.

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Polls Show Clinton Has An Edge With White College-Educated Voters

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Historically, white college-educated voters support Republicans, but they seem to be leaving Donald Trump. The demographic is pushing Colorado from a battleground state more toward the Democrats side.

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How Hillary Clinton Is Trying To Win Over Millennial Skeptics

Monday, August 22, 2016

Hillary Clinton is banking on the support of millennials this November. But during the primary season young voters overwhelmingly supported her opponent. So, what's her strategy to win them over?

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The Latest Clinton Converts? White, College-Educated Voters

Friday, August 12, 2016

Polls show Hillary Clinton is leading among white, college-educated voters — a demographic group that has consistently voted Republican for decades. But Donald Trump has pushed many over to Clinton.

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Newcomers To U.S. South Mark Shift In Regional Politics

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Last year, according to census data, more people moved to the South than any other region in the U.S. Those demographic changes are also affecting the 2016 presidential race, especially in states like Georgia and North Carolina.

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Trump Men Weigh In On What Ivanka Would Do If Sexually Harassed

Tuesday, August 02, 2016

GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and his son Eric both suggest a "strong, powerful" woman like Ivanka would never allow herself to be subjected to sexual harassment.

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Will Millennials' Enthusiasm For Sanders Transfer To Clinton?

Friday, July 29, 2016

Hillary Clinton gave a big nod to Bernie Sanders in her acceptance speech — and for good reason. She'll need backing from his young, diverse supporters — who are also being wooed by Donald Trump.

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Political Daughters Step Into The Limelight This Election Season

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Chelsea Clinton will introduce her mother Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention. And when she does, there will be some obvious parallels to the Republican convention last week, when Ivanka Trump introduced her dad.

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Michelle Obama: From Reluctant Political Spouse To Pop Culture Icon

Monday, July 25, 2016

The first lady speaks Monday night at her third Democratic National Convention. Her popular image is a transformation from how she was first introduced to the country eight years ago.

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From Reluctant Political Spouse To Pop Culture Icon: Michelle Obama

Monday, July 25, 2016

In eight years, Michelle Obama has gone from obscurity to becoming one of the country's most popular Democrats. The first lady has earned high approval ratings and praise for her authenticity.

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Ivanka Trump Reaches Out To Women, Urges Support For Them In Workforce

Thursday, July 21, 2016

The entrepreneur praised her father's business sense and his commitment to women and working mothers. "My father values talent. He is colorblind and gender neutral," she said.

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Ivanka Trump's Popularity Could Help Her Father Win Over Women

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Ivanka Trump will introduce her father at the GOP convention Thursday night. She's been a close confidant and adviser to him, and some question whether she can help Donald Trump reach female voters.

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Meet One Of The Few Hispanic Faces Onstage At The RNC

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Wednesday night at the RNC, three Hispanic Republicans will be speaking during prime time. One of them is a little-known state senator from Kentucky — Ralph Alvarado.

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In Suburban Atlanta, African-American Newcomers Could Flip Counties Blue

Friday, July 15, 2016

The growing African-American population in suburban Atlanta is making Georgia appear less solidly Republican than it has recently been and could make it a presidential swing state.

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The 270 Project: Try To Predict Who Will Win The Election

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Demographics give Clinton an edge. But Trump says he can break the traditional mold. An NPR analysis — and new demographic tool — lets you create your own path to victory for either candidate.

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