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One Group Whose Political Leanings May Be Changing: Indian Americans Who Are Hindu

7:31am February 22, 2020

by Tom Gjelten

Indian Americans generally vote with Democrats and identify with other immigrant groups, but the stirrings of Hindu nationalism may be shifting that alignment.

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Democratic presidential hopeful and former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg looks on during a Democratic primary debate Wednesday in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Bloomberg: 3 Women Who Made 'Complaints About Comments' Can Seek NDA Releases

8:43pm February 21, 2020

by Benjamin Swasey

The announcement comes two days after Mike Bloomberg faced tough questions about the issue in a Democratic debate.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks during a rally for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in Iowa last month. She has announced a new PAC to back progressive congressional candidates.

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Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Launches Political Group To Boost Progressive Candidates

6:56pm February 21, 2020

by Deirdre Walsh

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., rolled out a political action committee to help raise money for outsider candidates — some running against her own House colleagues.

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What The Candidates Are Expecting Out Of Nevada Caucuses

4:26pm February 21, 2020

Nevada's caucuses take place Saturday, with Bernie Sanders expected to do well. Here's what the other Democratic presidential candidates — and President Trump — are hoping for.

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Bloomberg Offers 3 Women Release From Nondisclosure Agreements

4:26pm February 21, 2020

by Kelsey Snell

Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg says three women who have signed nondisclosure agreements about comments he allegedly made can be released from those contracts and speak out.

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How Russia And Other Foreign Actors Sow Disinformation In Elections

4:26pm February 21, 2020

Russian disinformation is again a topic of conversation leading up to the presidential election. Nina Jankowicz of the Wilson Center tells NPR's Audie Cornish more about foreign interference tactics.

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Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks during a campaign event, Thursday in Salt Lake City.

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Bloomberg Has Already Spent $450 Million On Ads Since Launching His Campaign

3:31pm February 21, 2020

by Juana Summers

His spending on television and radio ads alone surpasses the $338.3 million that President Barack Obama's campaign spent on those ads during his entire 2012 campaign.

Stacey Abrams at Fair Fight's headquarters outside Atlanta. She's waging a voting rights campaign aimed at helping Democrats win in 18 battleground states.

Stacey Abrams Spearheads 'Fair Fight,' A Campaign Against Voter Suppression

10:41am February 21, 2020

by Debbie Elliott

Since losing the Georgia governor's race in 2018, the Democrat has launched the voting rights campaign that's active in 18 battleground states ahead of this year's election.

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Nevada Caucuses 2020: Live Results And Analysis

8:17am February 21, 2020

The Democratic presidential primary has moved west for the Nevada caucuses. Follow NPR's live coverage.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Back In Media Spotlight After Nevada Debate Performance

4:09pm February 20, 2020

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren about surging back into national attention after an energetic performance during the debate on Wednesday night.

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