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What It's Like To Campaign For State Legislature In A Pandemic

How two state lawmakers — a Republican in Ohio and a Democrat in Arizona — are navigating campaigning during the pandemic.

What It's Like To Campaign For State Legislature In A Pandemic

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How Trump's 'Law And Order' Strategy Differs From Nixon

52 years ago, another Republican ran for the White House on a platform of law and order, but conditions in 2020 for Donald Trump don't line up with Richard Nixon's strategy in 1968.

How Trump's 'Law And Order' Strategy Differs From Nixon

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Arizona Becomes A Battleground State Before 2020 Elections

President Trump went to Arizona on Tuesday for a stop related to the pandemic response. But Arizona is also a political hot spot — the previously red state is turning purple.

Arizona Becomes A Battleground State Before 2020 Elections

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Trump Returns To The Road With Arizona Trip To Mask-Maker

President Trump toured a Honeywell International Inc. factory producing N95 masks during in Phoenix on Tuesday, his first trip since widespread COVID-19 related lockdowns went into effect. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Trump Returns To The Road With Arizona Trip To Mask-Maker

While the trip to the battleground state is in part meant to tell a positive story about the administration's response to the pandemic, it also highlights the challenges of the moment.

Elections

Older Voters Swing Toward Biden In Polls Amid Pandemic

With the 2020 election campaign well underway, older voters are still making their minds up as health care, retirement and the economy loom during the pandemic.

Older Voters Swing Toward Biden In Polls Amid Pandemic

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Biden Admonishes Trump In New Crisis Campaign Approach

Speaking via livestream, former Vice President Joe Biden said President Trump was slow to recognize and respond to the health crisis. Joe Biden/Screenshot by NPR hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

Biden Admonishes Trump In New Crisis Campaign Approach

Joe Biden used a new livestream apparatus to call for a more urgent response from the White House. Biden is expected to be more present in the coming days to push back on Trump's daily briefings.

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Poll Shows Partisan Differences Over How Seriously People Are Taking Coronavirus

Voters in a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll are showing partisan differences over how seriously they are taking the coronavirus crisis and their distrust of messages from President Trump.

Poll Shows Partisan Differences Over How Seriously People Are Taking Coronavirus

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Democratic Presidential Campaigns Adapt To Coronavirus Concerns

The leading Democratic presidential campaigns are working to reach voters at a distance, with virtual rallies and more reliance on outreach by phone and social media.

Democratic Presidential Campaigns Adapt To Coronavirus Concerns

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What To Watch For In Sanders And Biden's First 1-On-1 Debate

Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders will debate tonight, one-on-one for the first time. The debate comes as Biden racks up a lead in delegates, and there will be no audience due to coronavirus precautions.

What To Watch For In Sanders And Biden's First 1-On-1 Debate

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Democratic Primary Enters 'Big Tuesday' In 6 States

Six states hold presidential primary contests today, with Michigan the big prize for Democratic candidates. But both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have cancelled rallies due to coronavirus concerns.

Democratic Primary Enters 'Big Tuesday' In 6 States

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Michigan's Democratic Voters Face Biden-Sanders Choice On Tuesday

Michigan is the biggest primary state voting next week. Sen. Bernie Sanders is heading there to try to secure a win to catch up with former Vice President Joe Biden's Super Tuesday momentum.

Michigan's Democratic Voters Face Biden-Sanders Choice On Tuesday

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A Look Back At The Now-Suspended Presidential Campaign Of 'Mayor Pete'

Former South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete Buttigieg suspended his presidential campaign Sunday night — but not before exceeding early expectations.

A Look Back At The Now-Suspended Presidential Campaign Of 'Mayor Pete'

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