Apr 15 At the Vatican, Sanders blasts 'immoral' wealth inequality By Ken Thomas and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press NEW YORK — The Vatican conference drawing Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders away from the campaign for New York delegates is steeped in his lifelong passions of economic and social justice and reflects his admiration for Pope Francis. Continue reading
Apr 14 Fact checking the debate: Clinton vs. Sanders on Wall Street By Christopher S. Rugaber and Calvin Woodward, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Her intent was to mar the voting record of her rival. But Hillary Clinton also cast aspersions on the presidential record of her husband Thursday night in testy exchanges with Bernie Sanders over Wall Street regulation. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 10:01 How the media has shaped the 2016 presidential race By PBS News Hour The 2016 presidential race is rewriting the political rulebook, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the case of advertising. Judy Woodruff talks to Elizabeth Wilner of Kantar Media and Ken Goldstein of the University of San Francisco to… Continue watching
Apr 14 Entire 2016 field descends on New York City ahead of primary By Julie Pace and Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press NEW YORK -- New York's matzo factories and diners will take a backseat to the debate stage and talk show circuit as the entire presidential field -- two Democrats and three Republicans -- descends on the nation's largest city. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 11:27 Candidates hope for home state advantage in New York By PBS News Hour Ahead of Tuesday’s delegate-rich New York primary, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton spent the day courting labor unions, while Donald Trump lashed out at GOP rules that he claims are robbing him of delegates. John Yang wraps up the… Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch 3:15 'Count me out': Ryan quells nomination talk By PBS News Hour House Speaker Paul Ryan tried to make clear he has no presidential ambitions this year, even if the nomination is up for grabs at the convention. Meanwhile, Donald Trump criticized the nomination process while stumping in upstate New York and… Continue watching
Apr 12 Clinton, NYC mayor taking heat over 'CP time' joke By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press NEW YORK — Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio have come under fire over a comedy skit that some people feel was racially insensitive. Continue reading
Apr 12 Missouri certifies wins for Trump, Clinton in close primary By David A. Lieb, Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Republican businessman Donald Trump and former Democratic Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were certified Tuesday as the winners of Missouri's presidential primaries, though a recount remains a possibility. Continue reading
Apr 12 Sanders lags in delegates, but leads in likability By Catherine Lucey and Emily Swanson, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders is still behind when it comes to delegates and votes, but he has one clear advantage over his Democratic and Republican presidential rivals — a lot of people actually like him. By 48 percent to 39… Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch 8:14 Will delegate details undo Trump's nomination hopes? By PBS News Hour Sen. Ted Cruz picked up delegates in Colorado, once again challenging Donald Trump’s hopes for an uncontested convention. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss how each candidate is following… Continue watching