Jun 03 Mail-in voting amid pandemic and protests previews challenges for November election By Jessica Yarvin States are still struggling with how to handle the surge in requests for absentee and mail-in ballots. Continue reading
May 17 Biden’s VP search puts spotlight on how long he’ll serve By Will Weissert, Associated Press While someone like Elizabeth Warren could broaden Biden's appeal among progressives, the 70-year-old Massachusetts senator wouldn't be the face of a new generation many in the party are seeking. That might be an advantage for younger contenders, such as California… Continue reading
Apr 27 As Pence heads to Minnesota, voters in key battleground state weigh Trump’s pandemic response By Meredith Lee The Minnesota trip marks the vice president’s fourth public appearance outside Washington since the World Health Organization officially declared the pandemic — his previous three trips were to other states key to Trump’s re-election: Colorado, Wisconsin and Virginia. Continue reading
Apr 10 As Trump rails against mail voting, some allies embrace it By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press As President Donald Trump rails against voting by mail, many members of his own political party are embracing it to keep their voters safe during the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 06 Polish parliament approves election only by postal vote By Vanessa Gera, Monika Scislowska, Associated Press Parliament also empowered house speaker Elzbieta Witek to push back the date of the election, if necessary. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 10:22 Could 2020 Democratic nomination still be up for grabs come convention? Wednesday's fiery 2020 Democratic debate came at a critical moment in the campaign, right before the Nevada caucuses and with early voting underway in a dozen states. Judy Woodruff talks to ABC News’ Matt Dowd, former chief strategist for President… Continue watching
Feb 03 Watch 12:57 Why Iowa caucusgoers are feeling extra pressure in 2020 Following months of polling and debates, the first votes of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary will be counted Monday night in more than 1,700 caucuses across the state of Iowa. John Yang reports and joins David Yepsen of Iowa PBS… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch 3:51 How Trump and 2020 Democrats are talking to Iowa voters With only days remaining before the Iowa caucus, President Trump traveled to Des Moines Thursday to rally his supporters. Trump’s campaign events are known for their raucous energy and concert-like atmosphere, in contrast to the small, intimate gatherings that 2020… Continue watching
Jan 10 Marianne Williamson ends 2020 White House bid By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Williamson has barely registered in the polls and struggled in fundraising since launching her bid for president last January. Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 4:52 Tom Steyer says he is ‘leading the charge’ on climate change Billionaire businessman Tom Steyer told NewsHour Weekend Sunday that “saying something different” sets him apart from the crowded field of Democratic candidates seeking to become the president next year. He joins Yamiche Alcindor from the campaign trail to discuss why… Continue watching