Asma Khalid

Asma Khalid appears in the following:

Trump And Biden Wage An Uneven Virtual Campaign

Thursday, May 21, 2020

The president with a major social media presence is facing a Democratic challenger with fewer digital resources. Biden's strategy counts on real-world conditions overcoming Trump's virtual dominance.

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How Presidential Candidates Reach Voters Online

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

President Trump uses big rallies to reach voters. Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden prefers meeting people face-to-face. But the pandemic has moved both of their campaigns online.

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Democrats Developing Contingency Plans For Remote Convention

Monday, May 11, 2020

Convention planners are said to be considering a range of contingencies for the August event, as the DNC moves toward changing official proceedings to allow for delegates to participate remotely.

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The Biden Campaign Is Trying To Reach Voters Virtually

Friday, May 08, 2020

President Trump and Vice President Pence have made official visits to battleground states this week, while the Biden campaign tries new ways to reach voters in key states virtually.

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Biden's Vice Presidential Choice May Be Swayed By History, Including His Own

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

Joe Biden pledged to pick a woman as his running mate. Beyond gender, there are many calculations involved in the Democratic candidate's decision, including his perspective as a former vice president.

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Factors To Consider When Biden Chooses A Running Mate

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

Now that former Vice President Joe Biden has formally launched his search for a 2020 presidential running mate, there are many factors to consider — political and personal.

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Senate Office Tells Biden It Cannot Seek Tara Reade Records

Monday, May 04, 2020

Joe Biden asked the secretary of the Senate to find "any and all" documentation of a sexual harassment complaint by former staffer Tara Reade, but the office says such records would be confidential.

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Facing Growing Pressure, Biden Responds To Assault Allegations

Saturday, May 02, 2020

Joe Biden's denial of a sexual assault allegation forces Democrats to balance believing women and believing their candidate.

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Biden Personally Responds To Sexual Assault Allegation

Friday, May 01, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden personally responded on Friday to the allegation of a sexual assault made by a former Senate staffer. He is denying it and offering to release personnel records.

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'This Never Happened,' Biden Says Of 1990s Sexual Assault Allegation

Friday, May 01, 2020

For the first time, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has personally responded to an allegation of sexual assault from a former Senate staffer.

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New Information Emerges Around Biden Sexual Assault Allegation

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

A former neighbor recalled to NPR that Tara Reade relayed the same detailed accusation against the then-senator many years ago. Many Democratic officials say they believe Biden did not assault Reade.

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Former Neighbor Corroborates Tara Reade's Account Of Sexual Assault By Joe Biden

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Tara Reade accused Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden of a sexual assault that took place in 1993. NPR has now spoken to a former neighbor of Reade's who corroborates Reade's account on record.

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Biden And Trump Battle Over Who Is 'Weak On China'

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Donald Trump accuses Joe Biden of being cozy with Chinese leaders. The Biden campaign says Trump is ineffective with China on the coronavirus, escalating a central showdown in the campaign.

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Sanders Endorses Biden For President

Monday, April 13, 2020

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed his former rival for the Democratic presidential nomination Joe Biden on Monday, as they work to unify Democrats against President Trump in the 2020 election.

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Great Recession Recovery Effort Shaped A Key Part Of Biden's Record

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Facing economic peril in 2009, "Sheriff Joe" Biden was in charge of how federal stimulus dollars were spent. It's experience he may compare with President Trump's response to the coronavirus.

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Biden's Campaign Shifts To Winning Over Supporters Of His Former Rivals

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden won the primaries, but the question remains: Will he win over the progressives in his party who were backing other candidates?

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Joe Biden Won The Primary. Now He's Trying To Win Over Progressive Groups

Friday, April 10, 2020

Now that Bernie Sanders is out of the presidential race and Joe Biden is the presumptive nominee, his campaign is reaching out to progressive groups.

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Bernie Sanders Leaves 2020 Presidential Race

Wednesday, April 08, 2020

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential campaign Wednesday, leaving former Vice President Joe Biden uncontested for the Democratic nomination.

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Trump And Biden Have 'Very Friendly' Call On Virus Response

Monday, April 06, 2020

A White House adviser suggested Joe Biden call the president instead of criticizing him in public, and both sides characterized Monday's call positively.

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A Look Back At How Joe Biden Managed The 2009 Stimulus Package

Monday, April 06, 2020

Joe Biden was instrumental in getting the 2009 recovery act through Congress, then supervised the stimulus for the Obama administration. How might that experience shape how he would govern?

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