Nov 12 Republican Mark Sanford ends his 2020 presidential bid By Associated Press The former South Carolina governor and congressman centered his Republican primary challenge to President Donald Trump on warnings about the national debt. Continue reading
Nov 11 Buttigieg says he’d pick VA’s 1st female secretary if elected By Hope Yen, Associated Press "I think leadership plays a huge role so absolutely I'd seek to name a woman to lead VA," Buttigieg, a former Navy intelligence officer, said in an interview with The Associated Press. Continue reading
Nov 07 Michael Bloomberg reconsiders running for president in 2020 By Julie Pace, Associated Press Michael Bloomberg is expected to file to get on the ballot in Alabama's presidential primary, although an aide says the former mayor has not made a final decision on whether to run. Continue reading
Nov 07 Pence to file Trump’s paperwork for New Hampshire primary By Associated Press Four years ago, Trump was among the first candidates to sign up for the primary, which he won before losing the state to Democrat Hillary Clinton in the general election. Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch 10:15 Pete Buttigieg on election results, paying for health care and bringing America together Recent polls in early voting states show Pete Buttigieg’s popularity surging among Democratic voters. The mayor of South Bend, Indiana, is now in the top tier of candidates vying for the chance to challenge President Trump in the 2020 presidential… Continue watching
Oct 31 2020 contender Pete Buttigieg seeks support in city halls By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Buttigieg's campaign believes support from mayors bring credibility to his chief promise — to usher in the next generation of Democratic politics and a more pragmatic, no-excuses style of governing. Continue reading
Oct 25 DNC raises thresholds ahead of PBS NewsHour/POLITICO December presidential debate PBS NewsHour and POLITICO will be hosting the sixth Democratic debate in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election on December 19 in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Oct 25 Tulsi Gabbard won’t seek reelection to Congress By Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard says she will focus on her White House bid. Continue reading
Oct 24 Tim Ryan drops out of presidential race By Associated Press Ryan said he will instead seek reelection next year to his U.S. House seat. Continue reading
Oct 23 WATCH: Joe Biden says Trump doesn’t understand working-class struggles By Bill Barrow, Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press In a 45-minute speech, the former vice president cast President Donald Trump as a charlatan populist whose tax policies and economic stewardship have hurt U.S. workers. Continue reading