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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke and former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper (L-R) debate on the first night of the second 2020 Democratic U.S. presidential debate in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., July 30, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson - HP1EF7V03K9JF

5 takeaways from the first 2020 Democratic debate night in Detroit

By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins

Dems look for edge amid jam-packed presidential debate

This week the top 20 Democratic presidential candidates are facing off over two nights in Miami. It's the first official debate of the 2020 primary season. Special correspondent Jeff Greenfield talks with bipartisan strategists to learn what the candidates can…

By Jeff Greenfield

Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas), candidate for Senate speaks to reporters before a campaign rally in Austin, Texas. Photo by Mike Segar/Reuters

What does Beto O’Rourke believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues

Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke has joined a crowded Democratic primary field vying to take on President Donald Trump in 2020. Here's where O'Rourke stands on key 2020 issues.

By Lisa Desjardins

Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) speaks to the media after announcing she will run for president of the United States at Howard University in Washington, U.S., January 21, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts - RC1BECF65B50

What does Kamala Harris believe? Where the candidate stands on 9 issues

Here's where California Senator and 2020 White House candidate Kamala Harris stands on key issues.

By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins

TROY, NY - JANUARY 16: Surrounded by her family, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announces that she will run for president in 2020 outside the Country View Diner, January 16, 2019 in Troy, New York. Last night on The Late Show, Gillibrand told host Stephen Colbert that she has formed an exploratory committee for her White House run. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

What does Kirsten Gillibrand believe? Where the candidate stands on 11 issues

Here's where New York Senator and 2020 White House contender Kirsten Gillibrand stands on key issues.

By Rachel Wellford, Lisa Desjardins

What does Tulsi Gabbard believe? Where the candidate stands on 7 issues

By Lisa Desjardins

If elected president in 2020, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, would take office before turning 40 and become the youngest person ever in the job. Here is what Gabbard believes on some key issues in the 2020 race.

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says she’ll run for president in 2020

By Associated Press

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, said in a CNN interview slated to air Saturday night that she will be formally announcing her candidacy within the next week.

After New York’s electoral upset, eyes turn to Massachusetts

By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press

On a wave of optimism following Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's New York primary victory, Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley hopes to oust long-time Congressman Michael Capuano in Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District.

Clinton seeks to reenergize campaign after Michigan loss

By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

Coming off of a surprise loss in Michigan, Clinton is looking ahead to primaries Tuesday in this Rust Belt state and others rich in delegates: Florida, Missouri, Illinois and North Carolina.

Exit poll: African Americans drove Clinton’s primary victory

By Michael D. Regan and Emily Swanson, Associated Press

An exit poll released Saturday following South Carolina's Democratic primary showed African American voters helped drive Hillary Clinton victory, while women also favored the former Secretary of State.