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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Green Bay

Politics Apr 03

Anatomy of a Donald Trump speech

By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman

Nation Aug 07

Norma, Luke and Mark Jimerson pay their respects at a memorial four days after a mass shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, U.S. August 7, 2019. Photo by Callaghan O'Hare/Reuters
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Why El Paso residents felt ‘deeply divided’ about Trump’s visit

President Trump visited grieving El Paso Wednesday. An “El Paso Strong” rally was held to coincide with his arrival -- and protest his rhetoric on race and immigration. Judy Woodruff talks to Dan Bush, reporting from El Paso, about the…

Politics Jul 04

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The history of politicians going way beyond the facts to court fear

Political candidates’ rhetoric often gets heated, even inflammatory on the campaign trail. But when does it cross the line into the offensive or fear-mongering? Hari Sreenivasan gets a historical perspective from presidential historian Michael Beschloss and Beverly Gage of Yale…

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Shields and Brooks on Obama’s Economy Speech, Chances for Congress Compromise

Shields and Brooks on Obama's Economy Speech, Chances for Congress Compromise…

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Campaigns Vie for Virginia Voters, Especially Women

Undecided voters in northern Virginia are likely to determine which candidate wins Old Dominion's 13 electoral votes. And the presidential campaigns are focusing their efforts on winning over the undecided voters, primarily suburban women. Judy Woodruff reports.

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In War of Words, Presidential Campaign Charges Include ‘Hatred’ and ‘Unhinged’

The campaign rhetoric being used by the presidential candidates is charged, tough, and no holds barred. Gwen Ifill talks to political strategist Mo Elleithee and Rick Tyler about why campaigns think negative campaign ads work, especially with the minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour…

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