Danielle Kurtzleben

Danielle Kurtzleben appears in the following:

Child Care Plan Is A Change In Rhetoric For Donald Trump

Tuesday, August 09, 2016

Last year, the candidate was dismissive of child care questions. But his daughter Ivanka has pressed for the issues and had a major role in his new proposals.

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FACT CHECK: Donald Trump Unveils His Economic Plan In Major Detroit Speech

Monday, August 08, 2016

In a vision described as "Winning The Global Competition," the GOP nominee is proposing three tax brackets and would limit taxes on all forms of business income as well as end the estate tax.

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Questioning If An Election Will Be 'Rigged' Strikes At The Heart Of Democracy

Sunday, August 07, 2016

The stage appears to be set for many Americans to question the legitimacy of this year's election results. The consequences of that are unknowable and potentially dangerous.

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Protesters Wield Pocket Constitutions At Trump Rally

Thursday, August 04, 2016

Taking a cue from Khizr Khan's speech at the Democratic National Convention, protesters held up the booklets during a Trump speech in Portland, Maine.

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With $80 Million July Haul, Trump Narrows Fundraising Gap With Clinton

Wednesday, August 03, 2016

Clinton still has far more cash in the bank, but Trump has caught up considerably.

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People Liked The Democratic Convention Better. Will That Boost Clinton?

Tuesday, August 02, 2016

On balance, Americans said Trump's convention made them less likely to vote for him. Clinton's convention, meanwhile, fared far better. What could that mean for the general election?

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For Sanders Supporters, Clinton's Historic Nomination Brings Mixed Emotions

Friday, July 29, 2016

For many die-hard Bernie Sanders fans, the historic moment of Hillary Clinton's nomination inspired not ecstasy but conflicting feelings.

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FACT CHECK: Hillary Clinton's Speech To The Democratic Convention, Annotated

Thursday, July 28, 2016

NPR's politics team has annotated Clinton's speech, providing analysis and context and fact-checking key portions.

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CHART: How Obama's Approval Compares With Past Presidential Convention Speakers

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

President Obama will make the case for Hillary Clinton Wednesday night with about as many Americans approving of him as disapprove of him.

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Bill Clinton Counters The Greatest Criticisms Of His Wife In DNC Speech

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Bill Clinton had a formidable challenge on Tuesday: to sell the American people on one of the most disliked presidential nominees in political history.

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Sanders To Ask DNC Delegates To Unanimously Nominate Clinton

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

The move will be a major sign of unity after Sanders' strong push for Clinton on Monday night

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Union Leaders Contend Clinton, Not Trump, Is True Champion Of The Middle Class

Monday, July 25, 2016

"He thinks he's a tough guy. Well, Donald, I worked in the mines with tough guys," said Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO at the Democratic National Convention on Monday.

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WATCH: Wasserman Schultz Won't Open Democratic Convention, Booed By Floridians

Monday, July 25, 2016

Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who will be stepping down as DNC chair after the convention, had an abysmal weekend. Monday morning started out no better for her.

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As DNC Begins, Many Sanders Supporters Not Ready To Get On Board For Clinton

Monday, July 25, 2016

Bernie Sanders speaks Monday night at the Democratic convention. What was a sign of party unity has been dampened by the DNC's recent email leak showing leaders tried to undercut his campaign.

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Trump Will Model His Speech Off Nixon '68. But 2016 Is Dramatically Different

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Amid the horrors and divisions of 1968, Americans weren't as polarized as they are today. Nixon was making an appeal to a nation still hoping for a solution to its seemingly endless catastrophes.

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'Politics Has Become Celebrity-Driven': How 2016 Surprised Political Thinkers

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Race, geography, and celebrity have taken on major (and, perhaps unexpected) roles in the 2016 campaign

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What To Expect At The Democratic Convention

Friday, July 15, 2016

The first night, July 25, will feature Bernie Sanders and first lady Michelle Obama. President Obama and former President Bill Clinton will speak later in the week.

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In Search Of Andy Wist (Or, The 2016 GOP Convention Speakers, By The Numbers)

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Featuring a chart and some old-fashioned shoe-leather reporting.

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Here's Who Will Be Speaking At Donald Trump's Republican Convention

Thursday, July 14, 2016

The roster includes five Trumps, five former opponents, and zero former Republican nominees.

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Hillary Clinton Still Has A Problem With A Key Pro-Sanders Group: Young Voters

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

A new poll suggests Clinton still lags far behind Bernie Sanders among voters 30 and younger.

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