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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Donald Trump Jr. says unemployment numbers are 'artificial,' but that's a lie

Jul 26, 2016
You can disagree about the health of the economy, but to say the Bureau of Labor Statistics makes stuff up is baseless.
Donald Trump, Jr. thinks employment numbers are made to look the Obama administration look good. 
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What would replace the WTO if Trump got rid of it?

Jul 25, 2016
The US has a good record using the World Trade Organization to block unfair trade practices.
Last week, Trump suggested conditions for remaining in NATO. This week, he's threatened to leave the WTO if elected.
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Weekly Wrap: What is Donald Trump's economic vision?

Jul 22, 2016
Nela Richardson and David Gura join Kai for this edition of the Weekly Wrap.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers a speech during the evening session on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention.
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Trump says no military aid for countries with trade deficits

Jul 21, 2016
In an interview with the New York Times, Donald Trump expanded on his foreign policy platform.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gives a thumbs up to the crowd at the Republican National Convention on July 18, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
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The billion-dollar RNC question: What is Peter Thiel doing there?

Jul 21, 2016
Peter Thiel is an odd pairing with Donald Trump — but maybe less odd than it seems.
Peter Thiel participates in a panel discussion at the New York Times 2015 DealBook Conference.
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At the RNC, Hispanic Chamber endorses Clinton

Jul 20, 2016
The group's president says the Trump campaign is becoming “frankly scary."
The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's decision to endorse a presidential candidate is an unusual move.
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For public good, not for profit.

 A man tries to block a banner held by supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump outside the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
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America is rigged, Trump says. Many of you agree.

Jul 13, 2016
A majority of the Americans we polled for our economic anxiety series said our economic system is unfair.
Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada back in October of last year.
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Trump draws criticism from usual GOP backer

Jul 1, 2016
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce traditionally supports the Republican candidate for president.
 Donald Trump speaks to guests during a policy speech during a campaign stop at Alumisource on Tuesday in Monessen, Pennsylvania.
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