Apr 24 White presidential candidates face 'woke litmus test' on race By Errin Haines Whack, Associated Press In a field celebrated for its historic racial and gender diversity, white Democratic candidates are talking about systemic racism and white privilege. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 6:53 On impeachment, Democrats weigh principle against popularity Democrats in the House and on the 2020 campaign trail are divided on whether to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Trump. While many feel his actions warrant impeachment, there is concern that public sentiment wouldn't support it. But Rep. Jared… Continue watching
Apr 23 2020 Democrats clash over impeachment, felons' right to vote By Steve Peoples, Hunter Woodall, Associated Press California Sen. Kamala Harris joined the call for President Donald Trump's impeachment as five leading Democratic presidential contenders clashed in a series of prime-time town hall meetings that exposed deep divisions in a party desperate to end the Trump presidency. Continue reading
Apr 22 Warren unveils college debt forgiveness plan By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The Massachusetts senator says the proposal would eliminate almost all student loan debt for 42 million Americans. Continue reading
Apr 17 Elizabeth Warren's pledge to protect public lands aims to appeal to Western voters By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate has promised to restore public lands protections for two of Utah's high-profile national monuments if elected. It's a move that would not endear her to Utah's GOP establishment but could appeal to other voters across… Continue reading
Apr 11 Sen. Warren proposes new tax on corporate profits By Elana Schor, Associated Press The 7% tax on corporate profits above $100 million is the latest in a series of ambitious policy proposals from the Massachusetts senator who is running for president. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 2:50 Growing 2020 Democratic field emphasizes unity, inclusion In a growing 2020 Democratic field, candidates are crisscrossing the nation to pitch themselves as capable of defeating President Trump. The resignation of Homeland Security Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen and Trump’s fiery rhetoric on asylum seekers gave them plenty to talk… Continue watching
Mar 19 WATCH: Elizabeth Warren supports elimination of electoral college By Associated Press Elizabeth Warren supports the elimination of the electoral college, the most pointed instance of the Democratic presidential candidate opposing the polarizing mechanism the nation uses to elect its presidents. Continue reading
Mar 09 2020 Democrats flock to trendy SXSW festival in Texas By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Texas is an unlikely can’t-miss stop for the Democratic presidential candidates, but many of them are making appearances this weekend at the trendy and techie South by Southwest Festival in Austin. Continue reading
Feb 19 Why 2020 Democratic candidates are pushing more progressive tax proposals By Gretchen Frazee In the wake of the Trump tax cuts, Democratic candidates are introducing some of the most progressive tax plans in decades. Continue reading