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
Aug 05 Idea of Democrats funding anti-abortion candidates draws ire By Bill Barrow and David Crary, Associated Press The head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee suggested his group might help fund candidates who didn't support abortion rights. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 7:30 Americans want to hear Democrats talk about values, not divisions, says Rep. Bustos By PBS News Hour In the first of a series of conversations centered on the future of the Democratic party, Judy Woodruff speaks with Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., about what Democrats need to be doing and saying to rebuild. Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 6:56 The challenge for Democrats in search of a unified message By PBS News Hour Out of power in the House, Senate and White House, what can the Democrats do to gain seats in 2018 and 2020? Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss the… Continue watching
Jun 18 Biden: Democrats need better outreach to frightened voters By Terry Spencer, Associated Press Biden told about 1,300 party supporters that Democrats must help Americans see that the future is bright and overcome their fears. Continue reading
Mar 27 Is socialism in the United States having a moment? By Jessica Yarvin Donald Trump’s rise to the presidency thrust far-right groups into the spotlight. But on the other end of the political spectrum, socialist organizations across the country are quietly experiencing a surge in popularity of their own, driven in part by… Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 13:06 Shields and Brooks on tea party lessons for Democrats, remaking GOP in Trump’s image By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the grassroots fervor meeting Republican members of Congress in their home districts, the challenge of a clear message for Democrats,… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch 5:20 News Wrap: In Pennsylvania, Trump thanks black voters By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, President-elect Donald Trump visited Hershey, Pennsylvania, for the last stop on his victory tour. There, he thanked his African-American supporters -- albeit to a largely white audience -- touting his success with black voters in… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch 6:12 Rep. Tim Ryan on the robust economic message the Democratic Party needs By PBS News Hour House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, the top Democrat in the House of Representatives, is facing a challenger. Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his vision for the Democratic Party and a renewed focus on economic issues. Continue watching