Aug 29 Why are longshot Democrats still running for president? By Matt Loffman The Democrats’ record-breaking field has been culled further by stricter criteria to participate in the next debate in September. Only 10 candidates will be on the stage Sept. 12 in Houston. But while a few other candidates have read the… Continue reading
Aug 29 Trump cancels Poland trip as hurricane heads to Florida By Associated Press Trump says it's "very important" for him to be in Washington to deal with the storm, adding, "Our highest priority is the safety and security of the American people in the path of the hurricane."… Continue reading
Aug 29 Who made the next presidential debate and who didn't By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press To appear on stage in Houston next month, they had to hit 2% in at least four approved public opinion polls while securing 130,000 unique donors. Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 8:00 Howard Dean on the eligibility criteria for 2020 Democratic debates Democrats appear headed for a one-night September presidential debate with 10 candidates. Wednesday marks the Democratic National Committee's deadline for candidates to meet stricter polling and fundraising criteria than for the first two debates -- prompting complaints from some of… Continue watching
Aug 28 How Isakson's retirement makes Georgia even more of a 2020 battleground By Daniel Bush Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson’s decision to retire at the end of the year could elevate Georgia as a key battleground in 2020, putting another Senate seat in play as the two parties gear up to fight over a small number… Continue reading
Aug 28 Sen. Gillibrand is ending her 2020 presidential bid By Will Weissert, Associated Press Gillibrand was appointed to the Senate in 2009 to fill the seat vacated by Hillary Clinton. Continue reading
Aug 28 What 2020 hopefuls can learn from ghosts of Septembers past By Lisa Desjardins We are about to cross into a new zone in presidential politicking, moving from “it’s too early” to “it all matters” in the Democratic nomination fight. This threshold has a name: September. Continue reading
Aug 28 Here are the 2020 candidates likely to miss the September debate By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press The window to qualify for the next debate is set to close at midnight. Continue reading
Aug 28 Georgia Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson to retire By Associated Press The 74-year-old lawmaker said he is leaving the job he loves because "mounting" health issues, including Parkinson's disease. Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 11:00 What Joe Walsh thinks about immigration, climate change and Trump Joe Walsh, a former Illinois congressman who voted for Donald Trump in 2016, recently announced he'll take on the president in the 2020 GOP primary. The Tea Party member served one term, lost his reelection bid and subsequently hosted a… Continue watching