Mara Liasson

Mara Liasson appears in the following:

Early Voting Data Provides Clues About Turnout On Election Day

Monday, November 07, 2016

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are making their closing arguments to voters as the 2016 presidential election comes to a close. Already, early voting numbers are providing clues about turnout and the candidates' effectiveness at getting out the vote.

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6 Questions We'll Be Asking As Presidential Election Results Roll In

Monday, November 07, 2016

Some key factors about tomorrow's results could have major implications for the future of both the Republican and Democratic parties.

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What's At Stake For Policy After The Election

Sunday, November 06, 2016

No matter who wins on Tuesday, the next president will be facing some big issues, and he or she may or may not have cooperation from Congress.

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Clinton Campaign Responds To FBI Renewing Email Investigation

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Democrats are rallying to Hillary Clinton's defense after the FBI renewed its investigation into her email practices. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has been talking up the news.

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Democrats Push For Down-Ballot Votes As Clinton Holds Steady In Key States

Monday, October 24, 2016

With presidential nominee Hillary Clinton holding a steady lead in key battleground states, Democrats led by President Obama are turning their attention to down ballot races. From Congress to the legislatures, the party is at a low water mark they hope to correct before Obama leaves office.

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Did Trump's Speech Thursday Settle The Issue on Conceding If He Loses The Election?

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Donald Trump said Thursday that he'll accept the results of the election if he wins, after refusing to pledge to accept the results of the election at Wednesday's debate.

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4 Things To Watch In The Last Presidential Debate

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton face off one last time before Election Day. Wednesday's debate in Las Vegas follows a week in which Trump ramped up claims of a rigged election.

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Trump TV Already in the Works?

Monday, October 17, 2016

NPR's Mara Liasson says Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, is reportedly in talks with a major media figure about starting a Trump television channel once the election is over.

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With 3 Weeks To Election, Where Does Trump Stand With GOP Support?

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Both campaigns are using the last three weeks of the presidential race to make their case to the American people. It's time for closing arguments. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mara Liasson.

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Supporters In N.C. Show Unwavering Loyalty To Trump Amid Sex Assault Accusations

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Donald Trump held a rally in Charlotte, N.C., Friday night where his supporters expressed fierce loyalty to him and frustration with other Republican party leaders.

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Four Weeks To Election Day, Trump Lashes Out At GOP As Clinton Fights On

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Donald Trump fights on as his party tries to manage the fallout from a controversial video of the candidate released last week, as Hillary Clinton appears sure-footed four weeks from Election Day.

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Trump Apologizes For 'Locker-Room Talk' On Leaked Video

Monday, October 10, 2016

Following the second presidential debate, we get a roundup of what happened. Plus, analysis from columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts and Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at the National Review.

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Clinton Mum On Trump's Lewd Remarks About Women Ahead Of Sunday's Debate

Sunday, October 09, 2016

Hillary Clinton has yet to respond to a video showing Donald Trump making lewd comments about women. The two candidates will meet on the debate stage Sunday night for the second presidential debate.

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5 Questions That Now Loom Over Tonight's Debate

Sunday, October 09, 2016

Trump is fighting a thick fog of criticism over vulgar comments, Clinton's on defense against a WikiLeaks dump and the town hall format may present challenges for both. Here's what we're watching.

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Growing List Of Republicans Call For Trump To Drop Out

Saturday, October 08, 2016

Prominent Republicans are calling for Donald Trump to withdraw from the race after a leaked video features Trump speaking about groping and kissing women.

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Candidates Face Challenges In Town Hall Style Debate

Friday, October 07, 2016

Sunday's town hall debate presents Hillary Clinton with opportunities and perils. NPR explores why the town hall format is tricky for some candidates to navigate.

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Vice Presidential Candidates Prepare To Face Off In Virginia

Tuesday, October 04, 2016

The candidates for vice president debate Tuesday night in Farmville, Va. It's the only direct match-up between Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican Mike Pence in the 2016 campaign.

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4 Questions Kaine And Pence Face Heading Into The VP Debate

Tuesday, October 04, 2016

Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine and Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Pence are two mild-mannered, affable politicians who will certainly present themselves differently than their running mates.

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How, If At All, Will Trump's Tax Records Sway The Race?

Sunday, October 02, 2016

How will Trump respond to his 1995 tax records being out in the open? And when the vice presidential candidates meet on the debate stage will the echo their running mates?

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2016's Presidential Campaign Has Turned Into A Gender War

Friday, September 30, 2016

The first contest between major party male and female candidates has made gender a campaign issue. Hillary Clinton is doing her best to use Donald Trump's controversies to win over female voters.

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