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… Continue watching
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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 2:49 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 7:39 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading