2020 election

Democrats up requirements for second round of primary debates

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

The Democratic National Committee is upping the ante for its second round of presidential primary debates, doubling the polling and grassroots fundraising requirements from its initial summer debates.

Beto O'Rourke's immigration plan calls for pathway to citizenship

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke unveiled a sweeping immigration plan Wednesday that included a call for a pathway to U.S. citizenship for 11 million people in the country illegally.

What would a Trump-Biden matchup look like? Dueling Pennsylvania rallies offer clues

By Tess Conciatori, Daniel Bush

President Donald Trump’s fresh attacks on Joe Biden at a campaign rally in central Pennsylvania came two days after the former vice president criticized Trump at his own rally in downtown Philadelphia. The dueling events showcased what a possible general…

Warren unveils abortion rights platform following new laws

By Elana Schor, Associated Press

Elizabeth Warren is calling for a series of targeted measures designed to safeguard abortion rights following a flurry of new state laws that dramatically restrict women's ability to terminate pregnancies.

What does Marianne Williamson believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues

By Alexandra D'Elia

Presidential candidate and author Marianne Williamson met the donor threshold to participate in the first 2020 Democratic primary debates. Here's where she stands on key issues.

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams won't run for Senate in 2020

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams says she will not run for a U.S. Senate seat in 2020, dimming her party's hopes of a Senate majority and renewing speculation about her political future after last year's unsuccessful run for governor.

Joe Biden launches 2020 White House bid

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Former Vice President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest on Thursday, declaring the "soul of this nation" at stake if President Donald Trump wins re-election.

What does Seth Moulton believe? Where the candidate stands on 5 issues

By Saher Khan

Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., is the latest Democrat to enter the party's crowded 2020 primary field. Here's where Moulton stands on key issues.

2020 Democrats clash over impeachment, felons' right to vote

By Steve Peoples, Hunter Woodall, Associated Press

California Sen. Kamala Harris joined the call for President Donald Trump's impeachment as five leading Democratic presidential contenders clashed in a series of prime-time town hall meetings that exposed deep divisions in a party desperate to end the Trump presidency.

Buttigieg scrambles to turn 2020 buzz into momentum

By Hunter Woodall, Associated Press

There are no policy positions on Pete Buttigieg's website. He has virtually no paid presence in the states that matter most. And his campaign manager is a high school friend with no experience in presidential politics.