Apr 05 Here are the paths to victory for candidates in Wisconsin By John Yang MILWAUKEE -- For all the talk of polling, focus groups and metadata in political campaigns, the basic goal is really pretty simple: Getting your supporters to the polling place. Get out the vote operations will be key in today’s Wisconsin… Continue reading
Apr 04 Watch 9:42 How the war within the GOP is energizing Democrats By PBS News Hour Gwen Ifill sits down with Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR to discuss the latest in politics, including what to expect from Wisconsin’s primary, Gov. John Kasich’s refusal to quit, Sen. Bernie Sanders’s campaign… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch 7:05 What to expect from Wisconsin voters By PBS News Hour Tuesday is primary election day in Wisconsin, a state that has seen its share of political turmoil over the last five years. John Yang talks to voters for their perspective on the tight battle in both parties. Continue watching
Apr 04 Clinton supports ‘fight for 15’ movement, but backs a lower, national standard By Lisa Lerer and Jake Pearson, Associated Press NEW YORK — Hillary Clinton linked herself to a successful effort to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour Monday, part of an effort to woo working class voters ahead of competitive Democratic primary contests in Wisconsin and New… Continue reading
Apr 04 Trump: ‘I automatically win’ if Kasich would just quit By Jill Colvin and Josh Lederman, Associated Press MILWAUKEE -- Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is pushing rival John Kasich to get out of the White House race, arguing that the Ohio governor shouldn't be allowed to collect future delegates because the nomination is already beyond his grasp. Continue reading
Apr 03 Clinton plays up Democratic bona fides ahead of Wisconsin vote By Associated Press Hillary Clinton is looking to draw a contrast with Bernie Sanders by emphasizing her Democratic bona fides ahead of the Wisconsin presidential primary on Tuesday. It's a swipe at Sanders, a longtime independent senator from Vermont who is expected to… Continue reading
Apr 02 After several primary losses, Clinton begins showing frustration By Lisa Lerer and Ken Thomas, Associated Press After a year of campaigning, months of debates and 35 primary elections, Sanders is finally getting under Clinton's skin in the Democratic presidential race. Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 2:21 Democrats trade accusations on the trail in New York By PBS News Hour Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were on home turf Friday, campaigning in New York ahead of that state's primary later the month. Meanwhile, new details emerged about a surprise meeting between Republican candidate Donald Trump and RNC… Continue watching
Apr 01 Clinton tries to win New York with her congressional record By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton will release a $10 billion plan aimed at revitalizing manufacturing in Syracuse on Friday, part of an effort to highlight her work as a senator from New York ahead of that state's primary later this month. Continue reading
Mar 31 Watch 2:23 Trump rivals zero in on controversial comments By PBS News Hour Candidates called out Donald Trump after the Republican presidential candidate refused to rule out a nuclear strike against the Islamic State militants in the MIddle East or in Europe. At the same event, Trump said women who have abortions should… Continue watching