Asma Khalid

Asma Khalid appears in the following:

'Authenticity,' 'Culturally Relevant': Why Bernie Sanders Is Resonating With Latinos

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Part of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' resiliency this campaign cycle is thanks to his popularity with Latinos. Multiple polls show Sanders leads the field with Latino support.

Comment

Polls Show Sanders Is The Top Democratic Presidential Candidate For Latino Voters

Friday, December 20, 2019

Part of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' resiliency this campaign cycle is because of his popularity with Latinos. Polling indicates Sanders is the preferred candidate for a plurality of Latinos.

Comment

Democrats Campaign For Workers Of Nevada's Culinary Union

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Three of the leading Democratic 2020 candidates visited the culinary workers union in Las Vegas this week. It's a testament to the group's political clout in Nevada.

Comment

Elizabeth Warren's Journey From 'Pro-Business' Academic To Consumer Advocate

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

The presidential candidate's political identity was forged in Texas. The ideas she espouses about the danger of a shrinking middle class come from her years of bankruptcy research as a law professor.

Comment

#DemsSoWhite? Kamala Harris' Exit Raises Hard Questions About Race And Power

Thursday, December 05, 2019

The Democratic Party faces the prospect of a debate in two weeks with only white candidates onstage. Earlier, they had the most diverse presidential candidate field in history.

Comment

Democrats Face Questions On Diversity After Sen. Kamala Harris Exits 2020 Race

Wednesday, December 04, 2019

Sen. Kamala Harris' exit from the 2020 race leaves Democrats with the prospect of an all-white debate stage, and questions about what that lack of diversity means to the party's voters.

Comment

Kamala Harris Drops Out Of Presidential Race

Tuesday, December 03, 2019

The California senator entered with high expectations and took off after a blockbuster debate showdown with Joe Biden. But her support and funding fell in recent months.

Comment

Pete Buttigieg Spent His Younger Days Pushing Democrats Off Middle Ground

Tuesday, December 03, 2019

As a college student, the 2020 presidential candidate was deeply frustrated with the Democratic Party during George W. Bush's presidency. He joined friends to redefine party values in bolder terms.

Comment

A Look Back At The Beginnings Of Pete Buttigieg's Political Ambitions

Monday, December 02, 2019

Some seeds of Pete Buttigieg's pursuit of the White House were planted after the 2004 election, when Democrats were at a low point with the reelection of George W. Bush.

Comment

Democratic Rivals Want To Turn Black Voters Away From Biden

Friday, November 22, 2019

Joe Biden holds a firm position in the Democratic primary with overwhelming support among black voters. While traveling to Atlanta for this week's debate, his rivals tried to challenge that strength.

Comment

Amid Impeachment Spotlight, Presidential Candidates Vie For Attention

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Ten Democratic presidential candidates took to the debate stage Wednesday night in Atlanta — attempting to outline the policies they believe separate them from the rest of the field.

Comment

What To Watch For In Tonight's Democratic Debate

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Democrats will debate Wednesday night in the midst of an impeachment inquiry, and with a field in flux after Pete Buttigieg's recent surge.

Comment

Ex-Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick Joins 2020 Presidential Race

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Less than three months before voters start casting ballots, Deval Patrick is officially joining the 2020 Democratic presidential race. His message announcing his candidacy was largely about unity.

Comment

Deval Patrick Makes A Late Entry Into The 2020 Presidential Race

Thursday, November 14, 2019

The former Massachusetts governor is joining the race after briefing elected officials and supporters. Patrick had earlier decided against a run out of concern about how it might affect his family.

Comment

Voters Weigh In As Elizabeth Warren Takes Health Care Plan On Campaign Trail

Saturday, November 02, 2019

Sen. Elizabeth Warren released a plan to pay for "Medicare for All" without raising taxes on the middle class, and now she's on the campaign trail talking about it.

Comment

Democrats Campaign In Des Moines

Saturday, November 02, 2019

With just three months until the Iowa caucuses, the Democratic candidates are trying to fire up their supporters in that state and make the case that they can defeat President Trump.

Comment

Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Head To Iowa For Liberty And Justice Celebration

Friday, November 01, 2019

Democratic presidential hopefuls are in Iowa for the Liberty and Justice celebration, a storied event where candidates show off their organization. It helped launch Barack Obama's 2008 victory.

Comment

Elizabeth Warren Says Medicare For All Will Not Raise Taxes On Middle Class

Friday, November 01, 2019

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has released a plan for funding single-payer healthcare, after months of questions about whether she would raise taxes on the middle class.

Comment

Elizabeth Warren's Ambiguity On Health Care Comes With Some Side Effects

Monday, October 28, 2019

Warren supports mandatory "Medicare for All" that would eliminate private insurance. But there's a perception among some supporters that she's willing to compromise on the issue.

Comment

'I Am Back': How Bernie Sanders' Revolution Is Proving Resilient

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has been scrutinized for his age and his health, but his campaign has proven remarkably durable in the past week.

Comment