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
Jul 09 Sanders scores platform victory, calls for $15 minimum wage By Catherine Lucey and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Bernie Sanders' crusade to shape the Democratic party platform scored a win late Friday night, with the approval of an amendment calling for increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 over time. Continue reading
Jul 07 Bernie Sanders expected to endorse Clinton on Tuesday By Associated Press Two Democrats with knowledge of his plans say Bernie Sanders is closing in on offering his public endorsement of Clinton. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 3:27 Clinton goes on offense, hoping to leave email story behind By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton campaigned on the the Jersey shore Wednesday, confronting Donald Trump’s business record and unveiling a plan to make public universities tuition free for most American families. But Republicans continued to raise concerns about her use of email as… Continue watching