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Presidential candidates at least agree on one thing

Oct 13, 2016
Both are looking to infrastructure investment to help create jobs.
A view of construction on a new residential building in the Hudson Yards development in New York City.
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Debate 2: Clinton and Trump face off in a town hall

Oct 9, 2016
Stream the debate with live commentary from Marketplace reporters and editors.
Students from Washington University rehearse as stand-ins for the second presidential debate October 8, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri. The second presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is scheduled to take place October 9.
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Presidential debate should be moneymaker for TV networks

Sep 26, 2016
With an estimated 100 million viewers, ad spots before and after are at a premium.
Students acting as stand-ins for the presidential candidates take part in a rehearsal for the first 2016 U.S. presidential debate.
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Wall Street economists: Trump presidency could trigger recession

Sep 19, 2016
Citigroup has released its latest election forecast.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Virginia Beach.
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Nevada’s a whole new economic ballgame for candidates

Aug 25, 2016
There's a tight race between Clinton and Trump in the state.

What differentiates Trump supporters economically?

Aug 25, 2016
The answer isn't trade or income level.
Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump gives thumbs up to the crowd at a rally in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Puerto Rican debt could help swing Florida

Aug 15, 2016
Puerto Rican voters in Florida, fleeing recession and debt, could be a key demographic this fall.
More than a million Puerto Ricans live in Florida.
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Donald Trump and the Steves

Aug 5, 2016
Donald Trump has chosen a slate of businessmen as his economic advisers.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his family acknowledge the crowd as balloons fall on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention on July 21. Trump announced his economic advisory team today.
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The next step in Hillary Clinton's economic direction

Aug 1, 2016
Clinton is set to announce her 'economic transition team' later this week.
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign rally on Saturday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Why party platforms still matter in an election

Jul 29, 2016
What are the economic issues in the GOP and Democrats’ policy roadmaps and why should voters care?
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