Deirdre Walsh
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What Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Nomination Means For The 2020 Election
The focus on the court could help energize conservatives in key states. Progressives are fired up, too — immediately after Saturday's announcement, Democrats tied Barrett to a fight for health care.
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McConnell Reiterates Pledge To Vote On Trump's Supreme Court Nominee This Year
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that voters elected a GOP Senate in 2016 and strengthened it in 2018 because they wanted action on the president's federal judicial nominations.
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Amid Flood Of News, Voters Appear Locked In On Their Presidential Choices
For many, this election is a "clear choice." Here's what voters said in interviews in six key swing states about President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.
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Pence Warns Of An Unsafe America Under Biden: Takeaways From Day 3 Of The RNC
Vice President Pence stressed a law and order message as protests over racism and policing continue. Republicans also worked to shore up support from suburban women and contrast visions of the future.
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4 Takeaways From Night 2 Of The Republican National Convention
Melania Trump empathized with those struggling with the coronavirus, while others sidestepped the pandemic's impact on the economy. The program disregarded old lines between official and political.
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4 Takeaways From Night 3 Of The Democratic National Convention
Kamala Harris used her prime-time speech to introduce herself and excoriate President Trump. Former President Barack Obama launched a rare attack on his successor. And Democrats urged people to vote.
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4 Takeaways From Night 2 Of The Democratic National Convention
Tuesday's lineup featured Jill Biden, who gave personal and hopeful remarks. Other speakers Tuesday touted health care, and a remote roll call vote featured diverse voices.
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Michelle Obama Rips Trump As 'Clearly In Over His Head'
The former first lady used her prime-time speech during the opening night of the Democratic convention to rebuke President Trump and urge Americans to vote for Biden "like our lives depend on it."
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John Bolton Levels Historic Charges At Trump. A Wary Washington Isn't Jumping
The former national security adviser is reviled so equally by so many on all sides in Washington that the allegations in his new memoir may not spark the kind of response they otherwise might.
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Trump Vetoes Bill To Limit Military Powers Against Iran, Calling It 'Very Insulting'
As promised, President Trump vetoed a resolution that would have limited his ability to take military action against Iran without congressional approval.