The Importance Of Biden's Pick For Running Mate
Joe Biden has chosen Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., as his 2020 running mate. NPR looks at why it was important for him to pick a Black woman as his running mate.
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Protests Against Police Brutality Boosted Democratic Voter Registrations
The June surge helps Democrats briefly rebound from a slump in new voter filings caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Former Democratic Party Chief Of Staff On Biden's Pick For Vice President
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the Rev. Leah Daughtry, a former chief of staff of the Democratic Party, about Joe Biden picking Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate.
The Trump Campaign Is Back On The Ground To Woo African American Voters
President Trump tried to woo Black voters, but the pandemic has compounded an already difficult proposition. Still, in key cities such as Milwaukee, Trump's field offices are back to work.
Arizona Focus Group Shares Thoughts On The Election
NPR and Marist recently talked with a mix of President Trump's supporters, Joe Biden backers and undecided voters in the Phoenix area about what is on their minds before the election.
Problematic Narratives That Surround Female Vice Presidential Candidates
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Monica Hesse of The Washington Post about the double standards for female vice presidential candidates and the narratives that surround assessments of their potential.
Veteran GOP Strategist Takes On Trump — And His Party — In 'It Was All A Lie'
Political consultant Stuart Stevens says the Republican Party's support for Trump reflects the abandonment of principles it claimed to embrace, such as fiscal restraint and personal responsibility.
Democrats Reveal Who Will Speak During The Convention — And Who Might Not
Democrats have announced a detailed list of party leaders and rising stars who will speak during each night of the virtual convention next week.
Former Rep. Katie Hill Aims To Encourage Women To Run For Office In 'She Will Rise'
Hill's election to Congress in 2018 seemed like a sign of progress. A year later, she resigned after admitting to an affair with a young staffer, documented by her husband, and leaked to the press.
Challenge To Minnesota Rep. Omar Tops 5 Races To Watch Tuesday
The first-term progressive has a well-funded challenger. Also Tuesday there are two runoffs in Georgia with controversial conservative candidates.