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
Mar 31 Sanders aims for big fundraising haul in March By Ken Thomas, Associated Press NEW YORK — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders raised more than $39.7 million in March and is aiming to surpass $43.5 million for the month, his campaign said Thursday as both he and rival Hillary Clinton face monthly fundraising deadlines. Continue reading
Mar 30 Presidential campaign roils Obama's free-trade plans By Kevin Freking, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton agree on almost nothing. Except for their dislike of a sweeping agreement that would erase most tariffs and other trade barriers among the United States and 11 other nations. Continue reading
Mar 29 Wisconsin's Walker backs Cruz as Trump heads to state By Scott Bauer, Associated Press BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz won the endorsement of Wisconsin governor — and former GOP rival — Scott Walker Tuesday as all five candidates converged on his state ahead of its key primary. Continue reading