Feb 22 AP FACT CHECK: Donald Trump and the audacity of hype By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen, Josh Boak, Associated Press In their boisterous presidential debate, several Democrats sold short the health care plans of rivals or glossed over aspects of their own record. In an audacious league of his own, President Donald Trump celebrated the elimination of a tax that… Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 5:17 News Wrap: WHO warns of closing window to contain novel coronavirus In our news wrap Friday, the World Health Organization warns the window of opportunity to contain the international spread of novel coronavirus is closing. South Korea has become the latest front in the outbreak, with officials declaring a health emergency… Continue watching
Feb 21 Sanders condemns any Russian influence in election By Associated Press The Vermont senator issued a statement immediately after the Washington Post reported U.S. officials have told Sanders that Russia was trying to help his campaign. The statement did not confirm the report. Continue reading
Feb 21 Democrats try to blunt strong California showing for Sanders By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The attention reflects a growing concern among Sanders' rivals that if he performs well enough in the state, with its 415 delegates at stake on Super Tuesday, March 3, that he could build a delegate lead that is difficult to… Continue reading
Feb 20 6 takeaways from the Las Vegas Democratic debate By Nicholas Riccardi, Will Weissert, Associated Press Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, a newcomer to the debate stage, received the most attention and none of it was positive. Continue reading
Feb 19 Why so many Democrats are staying in the race By Lisa Desjardins Nearly every campaign can view the data through their own set of 2020 glasses to find a reason to stay. Continue reading
Feb 19 In South Carolina, Sanders could get a boost from billionaire Steyer By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Steyer has been courting black voters in the state and has spent tens of millions on ads. That could siphon support from Biden, creating an opening for Sanders. Continue reading
Feb 18 Bernie Sanders' campaign to request recount of Iowa caucuses By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign plans to ask for a partial recount of the Iowa caucus results after the state Democratic Party released results of its recanvass that show Sanders and Pete Buttigieg in an effective tie. Continue reading
Feb 18 Bloomberg qualifies for debate, Sanders leads ahead of Nevada caucuses By Laura Santhanam These results come the day before Democratic presidential candidates are scheduled to debate in Las Vegas. Continue reading
Feb 17 One thing unites establishment Democrats: Fear of Sanders By Alan Fram, Steve Peoples, Associated Press Critics of the Vermont senator, who has long identified as a democratic socialist, are further than they've ever been from unifying behind a moderate alternative. Continue reading