Jun 26 Watch 11:04 Which candidates are most likely to take a risk in 1st Democratic debate? In Miami, a crowded stage is set for the first debate of the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries. With Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts the only participant polling in double digits, many candidates see the event as a public debut to… Continue watching
Jun 24 Watch 8:19 Tamara Keith and Thelisha Eaddy on South Carolina’s significance for 2020 Democrats NPR’s Tamara Keith and Thelisha Eaddy of South Carolina Public Radio join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including Pete Buttigieg’s response to a shooting in his city, how Joe Biden’s comments about working with segregationists were received… Continue watching
Jun 20 Joe Biden’s words on segregationist senators draw rivals’ fire By Bill Barrow, Elana Schor, Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is dismissing calls to apologize for saying that the Senate "got things done" with "civility" even when the body included segregationists with whom he disagreed. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 2:36 Across the country, 2020 Democrats focus on race and poverty By Yamiche Alcindor Several candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination appeared at a forum in Washington, D.C., on Monday, to discuss issues of poverty, race and inequality. Raising the minimum wage was a high-profile topic there, as well as at other campaign… Continue watching
Jun 06 Watch 6:39 How 2020 Democrats plan to address climate change In a year when floods, hurricanes and wildfires have devastated parts of the United States, climate change has been polling as a top issue in the 2020 Democratic primaries. All 23 of the party’s current candidates agree that this global… Continue watching
Jun 05 Booker’s affordable housing plan includes tax credit, zoning changes By Elana Schor, Associated Press A tax credit included in the housing plan is designed to help make rentals more affordable plus zoning changes, and new funding aims to boost construction of units for low-income renters. Continue reading
May 27 Iowa’s black Democrats gear up to play a role in 2020 race By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press In the state where Obama's 2008 candidacy cleared its first important hurdle, black Democrats are energized as seldom seen, in part motivated by overwhelming dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 22 Biden says Congress should protect abortion rights if necessary By Bill Barrow, Elana Schor, Associated Press Biden's presidential campaign said the former vice president would support Congress enshrining abortion rights in law after several other Democratic candidates promised the same. Continue reading
May 22 Harris’ bill seeks to address racial bias in maternal care By Associated Press Sen. Kamala Harris' bill would create some $150 million in grant programs to medical schools and states to fight implicit racial bias in health care for women. Continue reading
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