Feb 10 Democratic voters still have doubts about choosing a woman as their nominee By Nicholas Riccardi, Hannah Fingerhut, Michael Casey, Associated Press Most Iowa Democrats said it was important for a woman to be president in their lifetimes. But many voters, including about half of all women surveyed in an AP poll, said a female nominee would have a harder time beating… Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 8:17 How 2020 Democrats are responding to Iowa caucus chaos Confusion has reigned over the results of Monday’s Democratic caucuses in Iowa. The candidates, meanwhile, are trying to find solid ground in the next primary contest, in New Hampshire. William Brangham reports and talks to The Washington Post’s Robert Costa… Continue watching
Feb 06 Democratic Party chair calls for 'recanvass' of Iowa caucuses By Associated Press The Democratic Party chairman is calling on Iowa Democrats to "immediately begin a recanvass" following a delay in caucus results. Continue reading
Feb 04 WATCH: Majority of Iowa caucus results expected by day's end By Steve Peoples, Thomas Beaumont, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Democratic Party officials in Iowa are planning to release a majority of the delayed caucus results by 5 p.m. EST. The party officials in Iowa told the presidential campaigns the news as chaos and confusion hung over Iowa and its… Continue reading
Jan 31 Bloomberg could qualify for Democratic debate under new party rules By Bill Barrow, Steve Peoples, Associated Press The Democratic National Committee has dropped grassroots fundraising qualifications for the party's Feb. 19 debate before the Nevada caucuses, opening the possibility that billionaire Michael Bloomberg could make his first appearance on stage. Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 5:30 Andrew Yang makes a case for the 'freedom dividend' Entrepreneur and 2020 Democratic candidate Andrew Yang tells NewsHour Weekend he was ‘honored and disappointed’ to be the lone candidate of color at the last debate. He joins Yamiche Alcindor to discuss his plan to give every American adult $1,000… Continue watching
Oct 19 WATCH: 'I am back,' Bernie Sanders tells supporters at NYC rally By Associated Press Storming past questions about his health, Bernie Sanders vowed that he's "more ready than ever" to fight for a political revolution — with a little help from new friends — at a rally Saturday that drew thousands to a New… Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 7:32 Why former Sen. Al Franken says he regrets his resignation In 2017, Leann Tweedon accused Minnesota Sen. Al Franken of forcing a kiss on her a decade before. Seven additional women soon came forward with allegations of unwanted contact. Many Democratic senators demanded his resignation, and he complied. Now, a… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 7:57 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden's outlook, House Democratic divisions NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including former Vice President Joe Biden’s apology for his controversial segregationist comments, how 2020 Democrats are emphasizing opportunity for black… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 3:20 Which 2020 Democrats are stepping up Iowa campaign efforts Over the weekend, 2020 presidential campaigning in Iowa seemed to shift into a higher gear, as 19 Democratic hopefuls visited the state for its Democratic Party Hall of Fame dinner. Former Vice President Joe Biden was notably absent from the… Continue watching