Jul 31 Watch 13:54 What’s at stake for 2020 Democrats during Detroit presidential debates During the first night of the Democratic debates in Detroit, the ideological rift within the crowded field was on full display. Moderates challenged progressives as being unrealistic, while the more liberal candidates said the party should embrace “big ideas.” Amna… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 4:45 2020 Democrats release a flurry of policy proposals ahead of next debate Ten candidates will launch the next round of 2020 Democratic presidential debates in Detroit Tuesday. In the leadup, contenders have released a flurry of policy proposals, on issues from health care and education to climate change and criminal justice. For… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 12:36 Shields and Brooks on Mueller’s testimony, election security Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including the aftermath of Robert Mueller’s congressional testimony, the current legislative landscape around election security, changing dynamics within the 2020… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 2:50 2020 Democrats remain divided on health care proposals By Lisa Desjardins Candidates competing for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination continue to make health care a central focus of their platforms, with former Vice President Joe Biden releasing a new plan on the issue. Over the weekend, candidates campaigned in critical early… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 7:18 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s tweet storm, Biden’s strategy shift NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest in politics, including a “total shift” for the presidential campaign of former Vice President Joe Biden, what kind of change Democratic voters… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 3:05 2020 field loses a contender as Swalwell drops out By Yamiche Alcindor As 2020 Democratic presidential candidates campaigned this weekend, issues of racial justice dominated the conversation. Former Vice President Joe Biden apologized for controversial comments about working with segregationists, while several other hopefuls outlined plans to boost the economic position of… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 7:57 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden’s outlook, House Democratic divisions NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including former Vice President Joe Biden’s apology for his controversial segregationist comments, how 2020 Democrats are emphasizing opportunity for black… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 3:24 After 1st debates, how 2020 Democrats positioned themselves on the campaign trail By Yamiche Alcindor After the first debates of the 2020 presidential campaign, candidates sought to build on their momentum or reposition themselves over the weekend. Sen. Kamala Harris fended off attacks from the Trump campaign, while other 2020 Democrats came to her defense. Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 8:21 Tamara Keith and Carrie Budoff Brown on Trump targeting Kamala Harris NPR’s Tamara Keith and Politico’s Carrie Budoff Brown join Yamiche Alcindor to discuss the latest political news, including post-debate poll numbers for 2020 Democrats, whether former Vice President Joe Biden’s lead will be “durable,” why racist attacks on Sen. Kamala… Continue watching
Jun 22 Dems’ presidential field takes spotlight in South Carolina By Bill Barrow, Meg Kinnard, Will Weissert, Associated Press Almost the entire sprawling Democratic presidential field of more than 20 candidates took the same stage in the South’s first primary state, looking to make connections in a primary battleground that has helped propel the party’s last two nominees. Continue reading