Oct 17 Watch 5:15 How Texas Senate race reflects state’s demographic divide By Tomeka Weatherspoon Considered one of the most expensive races in the country this election year, the Texas Senate race could transform Texas politics. Texas Senator Ted Cruz and his Democratic opponent, El Paso Congressman Beto O'Rourke, faced off in a combative debate… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 8:37 How voter feelings about Trump could affect key House races A handful of competitive House races could tip the balance of power in Washington this November. Judy Woodruff discusses the state-of-play with public television reporters Scott Shafer of KQED in California; Briana Vannozzi of NJTV in New Jersey; and Mary… Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch 7:47 Amy Walter and Tamara Keith on President Trump’s shifting campaign strategy Amy Walter and Tamara Keith join Judy Woodruff to weigh in on President Trump’s shifting campaign strategy, voter enthusiasm, Elizabeth Warren’s DNA test release and what may lie ahead in 2020. Continue watching
Aug 30 Trump cancels pay raise federal workers were due in January By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The president said he was axing a 2.1 percent across-the-board raise for most workers as well as locality pay increases averaging 25.7 percent and costing $25 billion. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 2:56 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s primary win shakes up Democratic expectations By Lisa Desjardins In Tuesday's New York primary, a 28-year-old Democratic Socialist defeated a 10-term incumbent who was considering a run for speaker of the House. Now Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could become the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. Lisa Desjardins reports that it… Continue watching
Mar 10 Democrats pledge to limit superdelegates, but don’t say how By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Democrats don't know yet how to settle an issue that bedeviled the bitter nomination fight between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in 2016. Continue reading
Feb 01 How income inequality can make or break presidential elections By James K. Galbraith The relationship between political sentiment and measured economic inequalities is so important to understand, even though at first glance it's counter-intuitive. Continue reading
Dec 08 Democrats consider plan to limit superdelegates ahead of 2020 election By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The new proposal would dent the ability of heavy favorites like Clinton to stockpile early endorsements and claim a wide delegate lead before voters actually cast ballots. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 6:06 Rep. Gallego: Democrats are going to protect U.S. — and your paycheck By PBS News Hour What’s the positive message that Democrats can deliver to voters? Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., sat down with Judy Woodruff to discuss the future of the Democratic Party, what’s at stake in the fight over health care and solutions for undocumented… Continue watching
Aug 08 A new low: Texas Democrats don’t have candidate for governor By Will Weissert, Associated Press After high-profile candidates lost decisively in the last two elections, the Texas Democratic Party now finds itself in unprecedented territory for the 2018 ballot: with no major candidate to run. Continue reading