2020 presidential election

Vice President Pence speaks during the vice presidential debate with Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Wednesday.

Politics & Government

4 Takeaways From The Mike Pence-Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Debate

10:01am October 08, 2020

by Deirdre Walsh

Wednesday's debate, by 2020 standards, was normal. The candidates ignored questions and defended Biden's and Trump's records, but it was the fly that created buzz.

A compilation of screenshots of text messages sent by President Trump's campaign to Jennifer Stromer-Galley, a professor at Syracuse University.

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Getting Lots Of Political Messages On Your Phone? Welcome To 'The Texting Election'

11:09am October 07, 2020

by Jim Zarroli

Texting has become a cheap and easy way for political campaigns to reach out to voters. But not everyone's happy about it.

Vice President Mike Pence and President Trump at a campaign rally at Newport News, Va., on Sept. 25, a week before Trump was hospitalized with COVID-19.

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Debate Forces Pence Into Spotlight As Coronavirus Crisis Engulfs White House

10:58am October 07, 2020

by Ayesha Rascoe

The vice presidential debate will be the first time Pence answers questions about how he and Trump failed to stop the spread of the virus to the White House itself.

The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, pictured on Tuesday, is hosting the vice presidential debate on Wednesday.

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5 Questions Ahead Of The Pence-Harris Vice Presidential Debate

5:01am October 07, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

It's the showdown many have been waiting for — the debate between Vice President Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris. Pence needs to right the ship, while Harris has to deflect charges of socialism.

Vice President Pence and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris are debating Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.

Politics & Government

Live: The 2020 Vice Presidential Debate

12:01am October 07, 2020

by NPR Staff

Watch Mike Pence and Kamala Harris in Salt Lake City beginning at 9 p.m. ET for debate updates and fact checks.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks Monday at the Jose Marti Gym during a campaign stop in Miami.

Politics & Government

Biden Rides Momentum Into Election's Final Weeks

4:16pm October 06, 2020

by Scott Detrow

Joe Biden is making a final pitch to voters as polls show a race turning more and more in his favor.

President Trump "continues to gaslight the American people by acting like this pandemic is not a real threat," Michelle Obama says in video remarks.

Politics & Government

Michelle Obama Makes Final Pitch: 'Vote For Joe Biden Like Your Lives Depend On It'

11:52am October 06, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

President Trump "continues to gaslight the American people by acting like this pandemic is not a real threat," Michelle Obama says in video remarks.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Vice President Pence face off in their only debate Wednesday.

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Pence And Harris Debate Wednesday. Here's What You Need To Know

5:00am October 06, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

Plexiglass will separate Vice President Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, during their debate — a coronavirus precaution.

Vice President Pence, seen during a press conference at the White House on Sept. 28, will begin a campaign tour through key swing states following the vice presidential debate on Wednesday.

Politics & Government

How Trump's Coronavirus Infection Changes The Campaign's Final Weeks

8:00pm October 04, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

Vice President Pence and other top Trump surrogates will hold in-person campaign events during a tour through key swing states.

A contentious scenario could play out if President Trump disagrees with assessments of his ability to perform in office, says John Fortier, former executive director of the Continuity of Government Commission. Trump is seen here preparing to leave the Whi

'Contentious' Scenarios Arise For Ballot And Presidency If Trump's Health Declines

7:23pm October 02, 2020

by Bill Chappell

It would be "very difficult" to pull President Trump's name from the November ballot, says John Fortier, who led the Continuity of Government Commission. But that's just one hypothetical.

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