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What We Can Learn From How Much A Campaign Spends On Political Ads

7:33am October 16, 2020

by Keith Romer

Advertising spending on the presidential election is expected to break records this year. Where the money goes says a lot about what the campaign's priorities are.

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News Brief: Trump And Biden's Competing Town Halls, COVID-19 Vaccine

5:01am October 16, 2020

Trump and Biden hosted separate but competing town halls in lieu of a debate. And, states are rushing to come up with COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans, without knowing when one will be available.

President Trump speaks during an NBC News town hall moderated by Savannah Guthrie at the Perez Art Museum in Miami. At the same time Thursday night, Democratic nominee Joe Biden participated in an ABC News town hall in Philadelphia.

With Debate Cancelled, Trump And Biden Appear In Dueling Town Halls

11:28pm October 15, 2020

Trump and Biden appeared on two different news networks at the same hour for town hall-style events, in lieu of what had originally been a scheduled debate.

Sen. Ben Sasse, pictured here during Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing, berated President Trump in a telephone town-hall meeting with constituents.

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Sen. Sasse Slams Trump In Constituent Call: He's 'Flirted With White Supremacists'

8:33pm October 15, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

In a call with constituents, the Nebraska senator blasted President Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the way he speaks about women.

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, pictured in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Tuesday, is leading against President Trump in the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.

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Poll: Biden Takes Double-Digit Lead Over Trump

7:55pm October 15, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Democratic nominee Joe Biden leads President Trump now 54% to 43% among likely voters, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.

Sheldon Adelson and his wife Miriam at a speech by President Trump during the Republican Jewish Coalition 2019 Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas.

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Adelsons Pump $75 Million Into Pro-Trump Super PAC In Election's Final Stretch

6:34pm October 15, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

The funding from the casino magnate and his wife provided a late cash infusion for President Trump's reelection effort as his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, raked in record-breaking sums.

Latest On Presidential Race: Televised Town Halls And Poll Results

4:08pm October 15, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

President Trump and Joe Biden are set to appear at dueling televised town hall meetings on Thursday, with a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll giving a snapshot on where the presidential race stands.

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Thoughts Of Voters In Swing Detroit Suburbs On The Presidential Election

4:08pm October 15, 2020

by Asma Khalid

Detroit's suburbs that were long conservative have turned purple this year. Voters in the area discuss the presidential race and how the Supreme Court confirmation fight is affecting their votes.

Absentee-Ballot Expansion Promotes Early Voting This Year

4:08pm October 15, 2020

by Miles Parks

Early voting numbers are shattering records, indicating sky-high voter enthusiasm this year. But there have also been administrative issues, including long lines and absentee-ballot mistakes.

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What Are The Presidential Candidates' Views On Climate Change?

4:08pm October 15, 2020

by Jeff Brady

The contrast between President Trump's and Joe Biden's views is obvious when it comes to climate change. Biden has an ambitious plan to reduce emissions, while Trump has tried to boost fossil fuels.