Sep 11 Watch 9:19 Mark Sanford on why he’s fighting to define the Republican Party By Judy Woodruff, Tess Conciatori Mark Sanford, former South Carolina governor and congressman, is breaking with his party to mount a primary challenge to President Trump in 2020. Sanford has long been outspoken about his objection to Trump -- a perspective that saw him defeated… Continue watching
Sep 11 O’Rourke reboots campaign, looking to recapture early enthusiasm By Will Weissert, Hunter Woodall, Associated Press Beto O'Rourke is pursuing the go-anywhere, freewheeling style that made him a Democratic star last year while nearly upsetting Sen. Ted Cruz. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 8:11 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on N.C. special election, Trump’s primary challengers NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including what’s at stake in North Carolina’s special congressional election on Tuesday, former Rep. Mark Sanford’s announcement that he’ll challenge… Continue watching
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 Fact check: The first night of the 2020 Democratic debates in Detroit Did what candidates said the first night of the Democratic debate in Detroit hold up?… Continue reading
Jul 30 What to watch at the Democratic debates in Detroit By Jessica Yarvin The leading 2020 Democratic presidential candidates will take the debate stage Tuesday and Wednesday in Detroit looking to further define their candidacies, take on rivals, and score a viral moment. Here's what we'll be watching in the debates. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 3:19 How 2020 Democrats are challenging each other’s policy records Issues of criminal justice reform and systemic racism dominated the 2020 Democratic campaign conversation over the past week. Candidates appeared at the NAACP convention in Detroit to pitch related policy proposals -- and several demonstrated an increasing willingness to go… Continue watching
Jul 22 In 2020, Democrats say they’ll negotiate on values as long as they beat Trump By Laura Santhanam Independent voters in particular aren’t sold on any of the 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls or Trump, according to an analysis of the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Jul 16 What does Joe Sestak believe? Where the candidate stands on 7 issues By Geoffrey Lou Guray Here's where former Pennsylvania congressman and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Sestak stands on key issues. Continue reading