Asma Khalid

Asma Khalid appears in the following:

The Latest Clinton Converts? White, College-Educated Voters

Friday, August 12, 2016

Polls show Hillary Clinton is leading among white, college-educated voters — a demographic group that has consistently voted Republican for decades. But Donald Trump has pushed many over to Clinton.

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Newcomers To U.S. South Mark Shift In Regional Politics

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Last year, according to census data, more people moved to the South than any other region in the U.S. Those demographic changes are also affecting the 2016 presidential race, especially in states like Georgia and North Carolina.

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Trump Men Weigh In On What Ivanka Would Do If Sexually Harassed

Tuesday, August 02, 2016

GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and his son Eric both suggest a "strong, powerful" woman like Ivanka would never allow herself to be subjected to sexual harassment.

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Will Millennials' Enthusiasm For Sanders Transfer To Clinton?

Friday, July 29, 2016

Hillary Clinton gave a big nod to Bernie Sanders in her acceptance speech — and for good reason. She'll need backing from his young, diverse supporters — who are also being wooed by Donald Trump.

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Political Daughters Step Into The Limelight This Election Season

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Chelsea Clinton will introduce her mother Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention. And when she does, there will be some obvious parallels to the Republican convention last week, when Ivanka Trump introduced her dad.

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Michelle Obama: From Reluctant Political Spouse To Pop Culture Icon

Monday, July 25, 2016

The first lady speaks Monday night at her third Democratic National Convention. Her popular image is a transformation from how she was first introduced to the country eight years ago.

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From Reluctant Political Spouse To Pop Culture Icon: Michelle Obama

Monday, July 25, 2016

In eight years, Michelle Obama has gone from obscurity to becoming one of the country's most popular Democrats. The first lady has earned high approval ratings and praise for her authenticity.

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Ivanka Trump Reaches Out To Women, Urges Support For Them In Workforce

Thursday, July 21, 2016

The entrepreneur praised her father's business sense and his commitment to women and working mothers. "My father values talent. He is colorblind and gender neutral," she said.

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Ivanka Trump's Popularity Could Help Her Father Win Over Women

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Ivanka Trump will introduce her father at the GOP convention Thursday night. She's been a close confidant and adviser to him, and some question whether she can help Donald Trump reach female voters.

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Meet One Of The Few Hispanic Faces Onstage At The RNC

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Wednesday night at the RNC, three Hispanic Republicans will be speaking during prime time. One of them is a little-known state senator from Kentucky — Ralph Alvarado.

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In Suburban Atlanta, African-American Newcomers Could Flip Counties Blue

Friday, July 15, 2016

The growing African-American population in suburban Atlanta is making Georgia appear less solidly Republican than it has recently been and could make it a presidential swing state.

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The 270 Project: Try To Predict Who Will Win The Election

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Demographics give Clinton an edge. But Trump says he can break the traditional mold. An NPR analysis — and new demographic tool — lets you create your own path to victory for either candidate.

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Election Demographics Appear To Favor Clinton Over Trump

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Demographics play a huge determinative factor in presidential elections. NPR's Politics team has assembled a way for the audience to calculate possible voting outcomes based on demographics trends.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Campaigns With Hillary Clinton In Ohio

Monday, June 27, 2016

Hillary Clinton campaigned with Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, considered by many to be a progressive heroine, in Ohio Monday.

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Why Some Young Black Activists See No Reason To Vote For President

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Even though young black activists are pushing for an overhaul of the criminal justice system, they are not necessarily turning that activism into political power at the ballot box.

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#NPRreads: Make A Wager On These 3 Stories This Weekend

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.

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Are GOP Women Warming Up To Donald Trump?

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Some GOP women in the swing state of Ohio say they'd vote for their party's presumptive nominee even if they don't like him. Others say they can't accept Trump — and simply won't vote in November.

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Hillary Clinton Fights To Win Over Her Own Demographic: White Women

Thursday, June 09, 2016

White women traditionally support the Republican nominee for president. This election season, gaining favor from this group is key to Hillary Clinton's plan to win the White House.

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Exploring Clinton And Trump's Weaknesses Heading Into November

Wednesday, June 08, 2016

As the primary season is about to end, the general election season is gearing up. What are the demographic strengths and weakness of each candidate as they try to win over general election voters?

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Donald Trump Faces Criticism Over Comments About Latino Judge

Monday, June 06, 2016

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump faced a wave of criticism after his latest words about a Latino judge.

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