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May 27

Watch 2:57
How the 2020 Democrats observed this Memorial Day holiday

One month out from the first Democratic presidential debate, the crowded field of contenders spent much of the three-day weekend campaigning, as well as observing the Memorial Day holiday. With that somber military backdrop, candidates Pete Buttigieg and Beto O’Rourke…

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May 10

Watch 7:11
With 2020 Democrats, Iowa voters weigh ideals vs. electability

By Amna Nawaz

There are still nine months before the first votes of the 2020 presidential election, but the contest to win the Iowa caucuses is well underway. Each of the more than 20 Democratic hopefuls has visited Iowa already, with eight campaigning…

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May 07

WATCH: Beto O’Rourke pushes back against criticism that he feels entitled to presidential nomination

By Matt Loffman

Former congressman Beto O’Rourke told the PBS NewsHour he believed he was “born to serve,” not “born” to be president.

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May 06

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In early primary states, 2020 Democrats court black voters

The list of Democrats running for president now exceeds 20, and the crowded field hit early primary states over the weekend. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Mayor Pete Buttigieg were in South Carolina, while Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth…

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Apr 29

O’Rourke unveils $5 trillion plan to combat climate change

By Kathleen Ronayne, Will Weissert, Associated Press

The former Texas congressman unveiled his proposal Monday before a tour of California's Yosemite National Park.

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Apr 24

White presidential candidates face ‘woke litmus test’ on race

By Errin Haines Whack, Associated Press

In a field celebrated for its historic racial and gender diversity, white Democratic candidates are talking about systemic racism and white privilege.

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Apr 04

O’Rourke, Sanders vie for young voters in 2020 campaign

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

Both candidates lead the pack in fundraising, with money from thousands of small donors rather than a small core of major financial backers.

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Apr 03

Beto O’Rourke fundraising remains strong, with $9.4 million in 18 days

By Associated Press

The ex-Texas congressman didn't release his total number of contributions but announced Wednesday that 98 percent of his donations were less than $200 and 99 percent came online.

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Mar 18

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Beto O’Rourke’s campaign kickoff

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report talk to Judy Woodruff about the week in politics, including Beto O’Rourke’s entrance into the 2020 Democratic presidential field, candidate discussions of “process” issues on the campaign trail and…

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Mar 18

Beto O’Rourke says nothing in his past will hinder 2020 run

By Scott Bauer, Will Weissert, Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke told supporters Sunday that he's never taken LSD and there's "nothing" he hasn't already revealed about his past that could come back to hurt his run for office.

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