Sep 04 Democrats propose spending trillions to fight climate change By Juana Summers, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The release of candidates' competing plans comes as issues of climate and the environment have become a central focus of the Democratic primary. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 2:21 2020 Democrats add gun safety to Labor Day campaign agenda By Lisa Desjardins This Labor Day, several 2020 Democratic presidential candidates appeared more focused on gun safety than the holiday’s typical topics of unions, wages and jobs. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Amy Klobuchar blasted Republicans for lack of action on… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 8:43 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what's different about 2020 fundraising NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including recent poll and fundraising numbers for the remaining 2020 Democrats, whether former Rep. Joe Walsh can mount a serious… Continue watching
Aug 22 Harris and Sanders set for 2020 showdown in delegate-rich California By Michael R. Blood, Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Both candidates are in the state this week to address Democratic Party leaders in San Francisco. Continue reading
Aug 22 Sanders' $16 trillion climate plan builds on the Green New Deal By Juana Summers, Associated Press Sanders describes his plan as a "ten-year, nationwide mobilization centered on equity and humanity" that would create 20 million new jobs. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 1:56 How 2020 Democrats are striving to stand out in early states On the 2020 presidential campaign trail, Democratic candidates are striving to stand out within a crowded field. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, now polling second to former Vice President Joe Biden, sought Monday to restore her credibility with Native American voters. Continue watching
Aug 13 Watch 7:22 Bill de Blasio on inequality, Eric Garner and his 2020 competitors By Judy Woodruff, Kate Grumke Bill de Blasio has been mayor of New York City since 2014. He is one of the latest entrants into the 2020 Democratic presidential contest but has been ramping up his campaign since, delivering one of the most memorable lines… Continue watching
Jul 31 5 takeaways from the first 2020 Democratic debate night in Detroit By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins Heading into Tuesday night, one of the main questions was whether Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren would take aim at each other. But they avoided attacks, in what was a substantive and vigorous Democratic debate in Detroit. Continue reading
Jul 30 'I wrote the damn bill.' Sanders defends 'Medicare for All' proposal in 2020 debate By Associated Press Universal health coverage has been a cornerstone of both of Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaigns. He noted that countries like Canada have lower health care costs. Continue reading
Jul 28 AP fact check: 2020 Democrats and their grasp of the facts By Calvin Woodward, Amanda Seitz, Hope Yen, Associated Press The candidates will be pressed on the economy, health care, immigration and much more in their second round of debates, this week in Detroit. Continue reading