Jul 27 3 things to watch for in Tim Kaine’s DNC speech By Meredith Lee Few people expect Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine to steal the show in his first address as the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nominee on Wednesday night. But the former mayor and governor of Virginia is a formidable speaker in his own… Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 4:22 Barack Obama gives Hillary Clinton presidential seal of approval By PBS News Hour On Day 3 of the DNC, President Barack Obama urges the nation to make Hillary Clinton his successor. Vice President Joe Biden and veep pick Tim Kaine also take the stage. Meanwhile, GOP nominee Donald Trump denied Russia hacked into… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch 6:52 How Hillary Clinton built her packed political resume By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford Hillary Clinton insists she did not consider running for anything until 2000, as her husband's time in the White House was winding down. But in Jan. 2007, two months after winning a second term as U.S. senator from New York,… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch ‘Full Frontal’ host Samantha Bee stops by the NewsHour By PBS News Hour Samantha Bee, the host of “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee” on TBS says it’s been harder for her comedy writing team to mine the Democratic convention for material than it was the Republicans. “What better gift” than the “offensive” Donald… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch 7:48 Castro brothers on how Donald Trump has motivated U.S. Latinos By PBS News Hour Two of the nation’s leading Latino politicians weigh in on the state of the Clinton-Kaine campaign. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Tex., and his twin brother, Julián Castro, who was a potential Hillary Clinton veep pick, predict Donald Trump’s rhetoric on Mexicans… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch 7:14 What Hillary Clinton has to do to beat Donald Trump By PBS News Hour New York Times columnist David Brooks, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report weigh in on how politics in America have changed, as has the rules for both parties. “Hitting the normal Democratic buttons may… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 1:52 The impact of ‘Black Lives Matter’ on Democratic convention By PBS News Hour A Black Lives Matters protest in Philadelphia Tuesday was a reminder that the issues of race relations and police shootings of black Americans loom over the Democratic convention. During the primaries, protesters took their concerns directly to the candidates. Tuesday… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 6:11 Nancy Pelosi on her own glass ceiling and Hillary Clinton’s By PBS News Hour Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Cali., broke her own glass ceiling when she was elected the first Speaker of the House. Today, she stands with Hillary Clinton as she campaigns to become the first woman commander-in-chief. Pelosi speaks with Gwen… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 4:55 Hillary Clinton’s chops touted, husband Bill makes the case By PBS News Hour Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention was Hillary Clinton’s official history-making nominating night and one dedicated to a roster of speakers making the case that the former secretary of state’s long resume makes her ready to lead. History will… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 7:14 How Hillary Clinton emerged more resilient after turbulent White House years By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford Hillary Clinton, who hopes to become the first woman president, has been breaking glass ceilings for years: The first First Lady to hold a graduate degree and first to run for office. She was also the first to testify before… Continue watching