Mara Liasson appears in the following:
Politics Chat: Donald Trump's Reelection Challenges
Sunday, August 30, 2020
The challenge facing Donald Trump as he seeks reelection is trying to convince voters that he'll solve during his second term the problems America is experiencing during his first term.
Trump To Address The RNC On Final Night
Thursday, August 27, 2020
President Trump is scheduled to address the final night of the Republican National Convention from the South Lawn of the White House in what could be a pivotal speech ahead of the November election.
First Lady Uses Rose Garden As A Backdrop To Her Keynote Address
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Melania Trump spoke from the White House, addressing the pandemic and racial unrest. Her appearance was one of several moments raising ethical concerns during the second night of the RNC.
Highlights Of Day 2 Of The Republican National Convention
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
First lady Melania Trump is expected to headline the second night of the Republican National Convention with a speech from the Rose Garden.
Kellyanne Conway Cites Family Reasons As She Prepares To Leave White House
Monday, August 24, 2020
Senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway, the first woman to manage a winning presidential campaign, is leaving her job, citing family pressures that have played out on social media.
Politics Chat: Republicans Gear Up For National Convention
Sunday, August 23, 2020
We look ahead to the Republican National Convention to see how the party will respond to last week's Democratic National Convention and what its vision for the future will look like.
Convention Gives Trump A Chance To Explain How He'll Make America Great Again, Again
Sunday, August 23, 2020
The last three presidents won reelection, not just on their past achievements, but with a vision of where they would take the nation in the future. So far, President Trump has been vague about that.
1st Night Of Democrats' Virtual Convention Goes Smoothly
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Democrats opened their 2020 convention with a message of unity, featuring video addresses from former presidential contender Bernie Sanders and one of the party's biggest stars, Michelle Obama.
Politics Chat: President Trump Goes After The USPS
Sunday, August 16, 2020
We discuss the response of Joe Biden's campaign to the pandemic, the consequences of President Trump's attack on the U.S. Postal Service, the role of Sen. Kamala Harris as the VP nominee, and more.
Biden Faces A Convention Test, To Offer A Vision Beyond Beating Trump
Saturday, August 15, 2020
Elections are won by the candidate who presents the most compelling vision for the future, and Joe Biden is a retro politician adapting core Democratic Party goals to the societal demands of 2020.
Trump Questions Harris' Eligibility To Be The Vice Presidential Candidate
Thursday, August 13, 2020
President Trump appeared to raise questions about whether Kamala Harris was eligible to be the vice presidential candidate following an op-ed that incorrectly raised doubts about her eligibility.
Politics Chat: Trump Extends Coronavirus Relief In Executive Order
Sunday, August 09, 2020
We look at President Trump's executive order on extending unemployment benefits and look to the next phase of the presidential race to see how Vice President Biden will handle the increasing scrutiny.
Bloomberg Vowed To Spend Whatever It Takes To Beat Trump. Democrats Are Still Waiting
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Mike Bloomberg has already spent well over $350 million for Democrats this cycle, according to his team. Some Democrats say the former New York mayor and presidential candidate could do more.
Time Is Of The Essence As Coronavirus Relief Is Set To Expire
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Senate Republicans hope to have proposals ready Monday so they can start negotiating with House Democrats on a new COVID-19 relief bill. Millions of Americans are out of work.
Trump Downscales RNC, Says Coronavirus 'Hot Spots' May Need To Delay School Reopening
Thursday, July 23, 2020
President Trump on Thursday has downscaled the Republican National Convention. He also acknowledged that cities or states facing surges of coronavirus cases might need to delay reopening schools.
Trump Wants To Send Federal Law Enforcement Officials To More Cities
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
President Trump wants to send more federal law enforcement officials to cities to fight violent crime — as a part of his "law and order" message to suburban voters ahead of the election.
President Trump To Resume His Daily Coronavirus Briefings
Monday, July 20, 2020
Voters have soured on Trump's handling of the pandemic, imperiling his reelection bid. Trump said he would resume daily briefings that would make him more visible in the response once again.
Politics Chat: A Look At Trump And Biden's Election Strategies Amid The Pandemic
Sunday, July 19, 2020
We look at President's re-election strategy now that the economy isn't making a fast recovery and coronavirus cases are rising. We also look at his rival, Vice President Joe Biden's policy agendas.
Experts Warn Biden's Lead In Polls Doesn't Mean Democrats Should Be Optimistic
Friday, July 17, 2020
Joe Biden continues to build a lead in polls against President Trump, and Democrats across the U.S. are raking in huge amounts in fundraising. But some question how confident the party should be.
Politics Chat: Trump Delivers 2 Divisive Speeches Over Independence Day Weekend
Sunday, July 05, 2020
We take a look at what Trump's speeches tell us about how he sees the upcoming election and what ignoring the pandemic may mean for him.