Dec 13 What 2020 Democratic presidential candidates believe: ‘Medicare for All’ By Candice Norwood Their proposals range from eliminating all private insurers and providing only public coverage, to giving Americans a choice between private insurance and a public option. Continue reading
Dec 08 Watch 5:31 Democrats may file impeachment articles as soon as this week The next phase of the impeachment inquiry begins on Monday, as House Democrats are expected to stake their case on alleged abuses of power by President Trump. Special correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss what’s next in the… Continue watching
Dec 06 What does Deval Patrick believe? Where the candidate stands on 6 issues By Candice Norwood Deval Patrick joined the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential field less than three months before the Iowa caucuses. Continue reading
Dec 03 Watch 7:38 Inside the ‘extraordinary’ campaign to put Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court President Trump's nomination of federal judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court in 2018 launched a bitter partisan fight that grew even more polarized when Christine Blasey Ford said Kavanaugh had sexually assaulted her in high school. Kavanaugh was ultimately… Continue watching
Dec 03 Kamala Harris ends 2020 Democratic presidential campaign By Nicholas Riccardi, Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Her decision to exit the race comes after months of trying to recreate the momentum from her January campaign launch, which drew 20,000 people in her home state of California. Continue reading
Nov 29 Democrats ask Trump whether he wants lawyers at impeachment hearings By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Rep. Jerrold Nadler also is asking Republicans on his committee which witnesses they plan to ask permission to subpoena. Continue reading
Nov 18 Democrats’ Southern victories could affect redistricting By David A. Lieb, Associated Press In Louisiana, Republicans who already controlled the state House and Senate had hoped to consolidate power by defeating Edwards, or else obtain a two-thirds majority in both legislative chambers that would allow them to override his vetoes. Neither occurred. Continue reading
Nov 12 Bloomberg registers for 2020 ballot in Arkansas By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press "We're getting closer" to making a decision about a presidential bid, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told reporters after filing paperwork at Arkansas' Capitol. Continue reading
Nov 06 Democrats promise swift action after win in Virginia By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Democratic leaders said Virginians should expect a higher minimum wage, new gun restrictions and greater abortion rights after their party flipped control of the state House and Senate in Tuesday's election. Continue reading
Nov 06 Democrats flip Virginia’s legislature; Kentucky governor’s race too close to call By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Democrats took full control of the Virginia legislature for the first time in more than two decades. Continue reading