2020 presidential election

Former Vice President Joe Biden, seen here during a July campaign event in Dunmore, Pa., told reporters that it would be up to the attorney general to decide whether to pursue criminal charges against President Trump once he leaves office.

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WATCH: Biden Says He Wouldn't Stand In The Way Of A Trump Prosecution

10:37am August 06, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden says he would not stand in the way of a future Justice Department pursuing criminal charges against President Trump after he leaves office.

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"It's easy and I think it's a beautiful setting," President Trump said of giving his Republican renomination speech from the White House.

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Trump Suggests Convention Speech At White House; GOP Sen. Asks: 'Is That Even Legal?'

3:19pm August 05, 2020

by Benjamin Swasey

Meanwhile, Joe Biden will not travel to host city Milwaukee for the Democratic convention because of the pandemic — and neither will any other speakers.

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden, seen here at a campaign event in July, says he won't tear down the border wall put in place during the Trump administration.

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Biden Would End Border Wall Construction, But Wouldn't Tear Down Trump's Additions

12:59pm August 05, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

The presumptive Democratic nominee spoke in a new interview with Hispanic and Black journalists about how he would reverse president's policies on the border wall and tariffs on China.

Map showing current NPR 2020 battleground projections

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2020 Electoral Map Ratings: Trump Slides, Biden Advantage Expands Over 270 Votes

6:39am August 03, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

With three months until Election Day, Trump's handling of COVID-19 and race relations have further hurt his reelection chances. States now leaning toward Democrat Joe Biden would be enough to win.

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Police Reform Debate Elevates Black Caucus Chair Bass' Profile As Possible VP Pick

5:00am August 03, 2020

by Kelsey Snell

California Rep. Karen Bass has been a key leader on issues of racial justice. Now some Democrats are boosting her to get the nod for Joe Biden's ticket.

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Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event in Wilmington, Del., on Tuesday.

Biden Wants The Fed To Help Close Racial Economic Gaps. How Would That Work?

4:03pm August 01, 2020

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The central bank has blunt instruments at its disposal, which are not tailored to economics of different racial groups. Biden wants the Fed to more explicitly factor in Black and Hispanic outcomes.

Voters cast their ballots at a polling place at Cromie Elementary School in Warren, Mich., in March. Warren is in Macomb County, considered a critical suburb in the presidential election.

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Fueled By Suburbs, Democrats Are Poised For Gains In Key States, Analysis Finds

10:15am July 31, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The Third Way report shows Democrats have surged in the suburbs. That could help them get over the finish line in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina and Wisconsin.

President Trump's tweet came about 15 minutes after news of the worst-ever-recorded quarterly performance of the American economy.

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Trump Floats Delaying The Election. It Would Require A Change In Law

8:05pm July 30, 2020

by Philip Ewing

A number of high-ranking Democrats have already said they would not consider an election delay, making the prospect extremely unlikely.

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Mike Bloomberg, seen here speaking to supporters and staff in March in New York City, spent $1 billion of his own fortune to run for president but exited the race early on.

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Bloomberg Vowed To Spend Whatever It Takes To Beat Trump. Democrats Are Still Waiting

10:58am July 29, 2020

by Mara Liasson

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.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (left) and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are among those thought to be on Joe Biden's vice presidential shortlist.

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As States Take Pandemic Lead, Biden Is Said To Weigh At Least 2 Governors For VP

5:00am July 29, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are among those thought to be on Joe Biden's vice presidential shortlist.

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