Politics Aug 01 Undecided voters explain how the election shakeups have shifted their views For voters who have not firmly decided which presidential candidate to support, the events of the last month, including an assassination attempt and a new Democratic candidate, have dramatically changed the race. Lisa Desjardins connected with the type of voters…
Politics Jul 31 After combative interview at NABJ convention, Trump faces new criticism Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump and his new Democratic opponent Kamala Harris are sharpening their attacks against one another as they make their case directly to voters. But some of Trump's comments on the campaign trail are drawing new criticism.
Politics Jul 30 Inside the Democratic campaign strategy to reclaim control of the House The dramatic changes in the presidential race could have implications for the other major battles for control of the House and Senate. Both chambers are up for grabs with Democrats particularly hopeful about flipping the House of Representatives. Lisa Desjardins…
Politics Jul 30 We spoke to voters before and after the Harris shake-up. Here’s what we learned Last month, roughly a century ago in political time, we began talking with readers and voters who were discontented, or unhappy with the choices on the presidential ballot. Following a whirlwind of news, here's where they stand now.
Politics Jul 29 How presidential campaign messages are resonating with fewer than 100 days until election It’s only been a week since the 2024 race for the White House was upended, but it’s already entering the final countdown with fewer than 100 days until Election Day. In the last couple of days, the Republican ticket of…
Politics Jul 21 What to know as Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race and endorses Harris With support from Democrats eroding by the day, President Biden announced he’s dropping out of the 2024 race and endorsing Vice President Harris to be his party’s nominee. Harris later said in a statement, “My intention is to earn and…
Politics Jul 19 GOP convention ends with Trump’s 3rd nomination and a unified party Republicans capped off their national convention in Milwaukee Thursday night with a speech from the man who has reshaped the party in his image, former President Donald Trump. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Politics Jul 18 Trump set to accept Republican nomination in 1st public speech since attempt on his life Donald Trump is set to accept his party’s nomination for president in his first public remarks since the attempt on his life. Trump will wrap up a convention week featuring a united Republican Party that’s spent days reminding voters about…
Politics Jul 18 Republican Party born in Wisconsin at a time of conflict and divisiveness It’s been a convention unlike any other with the assassination attempt against former President Trump lingering over the week. But this moment is just the latest on the long timeline of the Republican Party. Lisa Desjardins looks at the birth…
Politics Jul 17 WATCH: Trump tells private event that he got lucky, ‘God was with me’ during assassination attempt In a video of a private event with supporters given to PBS News and edited for length, Trump reflects on the Saturday shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania, which killed one and seriously injured two.