Jul 25 Watch 8:13 Can Hillary Clinton win over the Bernie Sanders booers? By PBS News Hour A diehard corps of Bernie Sanders supporters are making their voices heard in Philadelphia and their anger is being further fueled by leaked DNC emails that show party leaders worked against their man. Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff speak with… Continue watching
Jul 25 Clinton turns to party’s stars to quiet Democratic firestorm By Julie Pace and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Former rivals Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders urgently joined forces Monday to tamp down dissent among his supporters, as Democrats tried to keep infighting from overtaking an opening night featuring some of the party's biggest stars, including first lady Michelle… Continue reading
Jul 25 Will Bernie Sanders’ speech restore unity after DNC email scandal? By Daniel Bush Democrats vowed that their convention would be an orderly and united affair, in contrast with Donald Trump’s coronation at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. But the Wikileaks release of dozens of emails by Democratic National Committee staff, combined with… Continue reading
Jul 25 DNC protests in Philadelphia dwarf those outside RNC in Cleveland By GEOFF MULVIHILL and MEGAN TRIMBLE, Associated Press The demonstrations, largely driven by Sanders supporters, have been peaceful so far. Continue reading
Jul 24 Hacked emails overshadow Democratic National Convention By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press Bitterness and frustration among the more progressive wing came after some 19,000 emails were published on the website Wikileaks that suggested the Democratic National Committee played favorites during the primary. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 10:29 Bernie Sanders’ long and winding road to backing Hillary Clinton By PBS News Hour The signs heralding Bernie Sanders’ endorsement of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton read “Stronger Together” — but the ‘together” only came after a bruising campaign and intense party platform wrangling. Gwen Ifill talks with Sanders supporter, former Ohio state… Continue watching
Jul 12 Sanders endorses Clinton for president By Ken Thomas and Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — A contentious Democratic primary fight ended Tuesday with hugs, handshakes and thank yous, as Bernie Sanders told supporters that their "political revolution" was dependent upon getting Hillary Clinton elected as the country's next president. Continue reading
Jul 11 Watch 7:48 The latest on the veepstakes, Sanders to endorse Clinton By PBS News Hour Trump-Gingrich? Clinton-Kaine? Clinton-Warren? Trump-Christie? The political soothsayers are looking closely at every appearance Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton make with potential running mates. Also in the news: Bernie Sanders on Tuesday is expected to finally endorse the former secretary of… Continue watching
Jul 11 Sanders ready to back Clinton, but will supporters follow? By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press It looks as if Bernie Sanders is ready to back Hillary Clinton. But not all his supporters are prepared to give up revolution for realism. Continue reading
Jul 09 In nod to Sanders, Clinton offers new health care proposals By Catherine Lucey and Ken Thomas, Associated Press In another nod to primary rival Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton is proposing to increase federal money for community health centers and outlining steps to expand access to health care across the nation. Continue reading