Politics & Government

VP Debate Throws Another Curve Into 2016's Long And Winding Road

11:00am October 05, 2016

by Ron Elving

All thoughts of a mild-mannered and orderly VP debate were soon abandoned. Instead of elevating the discussion, Tim Kaine and Mike Pence submerged their better natures in uncharacteristic bickering.

Former President Bill Clinton speaks at a campaign event for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton at a college campus in Nevada.

Is Bill Clinton Helping Or Hurting His Wife's Campaign?

10:52am October 05, 2016

by Tamara Keith

The former president's campaign trail comment that the Affordable Care Act is "the craziest thing in the world" showed up hours later in the vice presidential debate.

4 Voters In Arizona Assess The Vice Presidential Debate

7:15am October 05, 2016

by David Greene

Trump supporter Eileen Eagar, Clinton supporter Lanny Lahr, undecided Latina voter Mary Graham and reluctant Clinton supporter and Native American Majerle Lister weigh in on how the candidates did.

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Politics & Government

Fact-Checking VP Debate Points On Iran Nuclear Deal, Bill Clinton, Putin

7:15am October 05, 2016

Statements made by Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican Mike Pence in last night's vice presidential debate undergo some scrutiny.

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VP Candidates Kaine, Pence Strike Surprising Tone In Their Only Debate

5:10am October 05, 2016

The presidential candidates could not be more different, but their vice presidential picks share many traits. NPR's Mara Liasson reviews the debate, along with pollsters Margie Omero and John Feehery.

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., left, and Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind., speak during the vice presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va.

The 5 Top Moments From The Vice Presidential Debate

2:52am October 05, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Tim Kaine and Mike Pence sparred over Trump's comments about Mexican immigrants, the charitable work of both their running mates' foundations, Vladimir Putin and abortion.

Tim Kaine (left) and Mike Pence take questions from moderator Elaine Quijano during the vice presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., on Tuesday.

Kaine And Pence Spar Politely (At Times) In Only Vice Presidential Debate

11:25pm October 04, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine and Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence met for their only debate, at Longwood University in Farmville, Va.

How Donald Trump Lost $916 Million

9:42pm October 04, 2016

by Joel Rose

The nearly billion-dollar losses Donald Trump appears to have claimed on some leaked tax forms could have come from risky investments in casinos, an airline and more.

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Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican Mike Pence debate Tuesday night.

FACT CHECK: Vice Presidential Debate

8:20pm October 04, 2016

by NPR Staff

NPR's politics team, with help from reporters and editors who cover national security, immigration, business, foreign policy and more, is live annotating the debate starting at 9 p.m. ET.

NPR Politics Podcast Answers Questions On VP Candidates

6:53pm October 04, 2016

You've got questions — the NPR Politics Podcast team has answers! This week, they answer listener questions about the vice presidential nominees and the VP debate.

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