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2020 democratic debates

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Sep 12

Biden, Sanders, Warren spar over health care in 3rd Democratic debate

By Bill Barrow, Steve Peoples, Associated Press

An aggressive Joe Biden defended his health care plan against liberal rivals Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders in Thursday night's presidential debate.

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Sep 12

Beto O’Rourke claims Trump inspired El Paso gunman

By Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke claims the perpetrator of last month's mass shooting in his hometown of El Paso, Texas, was "inspired to kill by our president."…

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Sep 12

2020 candidate Andrew Yang announces plans to give away $1,000 a month to 10 families

By Associated Press

Yang said during Tuesday night's Democratic primary debate that he will randomly choose 10 families to receive $12,000 over the next year that will come from his campaign funds.

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Sep 12

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What’s at stake for the 10 candidates in the 3rd Democratic debate

Thursday night’s debate is the third of the 2020 presidential campaign, but the first in which the 10 Democratic candidates leading most public opinion polls will share a stage. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz from Houston to discuss the different…

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Sep 11

Poll: Ahead of debate, Warren leads in favorability among Democratic voters

By Laura Santhanam

Leading up to Thursday's debate, the urge to beat Trump mattered more to Democrats and like-minded independents than a presidential candidate who energized them, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

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Sep 06

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Shields and Brooks on Democrats’ climate plans, Trump’s Dorian claim

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including whether Democrats are taking a “politically risky” approach to climate change policy, President Trump’s fixation with Alabama being hit…

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Sep 02

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2020 Democrats add gun safety to Labor Day campaign agenda

By Lisa Desjardins

This Labor Day, several 2020 Democratic presidential candidates appeared more focused on gun safety than the holiday’s typical topics of unions, wages and jobs. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Amy Klobuchar blasted Republicans for lack of action on…

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Aug 28

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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…

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Aug 26

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How is the Democratic fundraising fight shaping the 2020 race?

In the wake of two departures from the 2020 Democratic field, it’s likely that only half of the remaining candidates will meet both polling and donor requirements for the next round of debates. But it’s no coincidence that the top…

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Aug 02

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Shields and Brooks on Trump and race, Democrats’ 2020 values

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including President Trump’s personal attacks on Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland and other lawmakers of color, the significance of…

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