Jun 05 Sanders predicts Democratic convention will be contested By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Nearing the end of the primary season, a defiant Bernie Sanders predicted Saturday that the Democratic presidential process would lead to a contested summer convention against Hillary Clinton. Continue reading
Jun 04 Beyond California, Sanders signaling post-primary future By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Bernie Sanders' political revolution — and how far he's willing to take his presidential campaign — may hinge on the outcome of the California primary Tuesday, with Hillary Clinton poised to clinch the Democratic nomination in the coming days. Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 6:18 Can Bernie Sanders pull off upset win over Hillary Clinton in California? By PBS News Hour As the primary season heads toward its final weekend of campaigning, all three remaining candidates are canvassing feverishly in California ahead of Tuesday’s vote, especially trailing contender Bernie Sanders, who’s banking on a big win in the Golden State to… Continue watching
Jun 01 Clinton, Sanders look to mobilize complacent California voters By Michael R. Blood and Ken Thomas, Associated Press BURBANK, Calif. — Sue LaVaccare is fighting "the California complacency." With the presidency on the line, it's the well-documented tendency of many voters in a state filled with sunshine and distractions to shrug at election days. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 3:03 Trump attacks media for questioning his donations to vets By PBS News Hour Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump took a rare defensive posture Tuesday against media inquiries into the money he raised for veterans after skipping a debate in January — but then quickly launched into a no-holds-barred assault on the “dishonest”… Continue watching
May 31 From caucuses to superdelegates, Americans want nomination system changed By Catherine Lucey and Emily Swanson, Associated Press Many Americans are not happy with the way presidential candidates are chosen and have little faith in the fairness of either the Democratic or Republican system, according to a new poll. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 9:35 Will Libertarian ticket impact the 2016 presidential race? By PBS News Hour Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join John Yang to discuss the latest in politics, including how the Libertarian party ticket of Gary Johnson and Bill Weld can make a difference in the presidential… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 3:00 What to expect during the California primary By PBS News Hour The 475 pledged delegates at stake in the Democratic race for the presidential nomination in California will be awarded in proportion to the popular vote. But even if Hillary Clinton loses to Bernie Sanders, she is likely to clinch the… Continue watching
May 27 Why some millennial voters are turning to Trump By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press While most polls show Bernie Sanders is the overwhelming favorite of millennials — voters between the ages of 18 and 35 — some young voters are taking a serious look at Trump as the primary season rolls on. Continue reading
May 26 Clinton wins Kentucky; Sanders accepts review of state's primary result By Associated Press A review of election results Thursday yielded no change in the outcome of Kentucky's May 17 primary. Continue reading