Feb 12 Democrats settle on Philadelphia as site of 2016 convention By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democrats have selected Philadelphia as the site of the party's 2016 national convention, choosing a patriotic backdrop for the nomination of its next presidential candidate. Continue reading
Feb 12 Obama’s successor could inherit Middle East conflict By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Seeking war power authority for three years, President Barack Obama is setting up the prospect that his successor will become the third American president in a row overseeing U.S. military forces grappling with turmoil in the Middle East. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 8:02 David Axelrod on Obama, Clinton and still believing in the political process after 40 years By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 09 Watch 6:51 How Walker and Jindal are drawing attention for 2016 By PBS News Hour Gwen Ifill talks to Nia-Malika Henderson of The Washington Post and Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report about early efforts by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal to make an impact on the 2016 presidential race,… Continue watching
Feb 01 Which Democratic candidates will run in 2016? By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Unlike the active jockeying among Republicans thinking about running for president, there is little public action among the Democrats considering a White House bid. Here's a look at where they stand. Continue reading
Jan 29 Democrats begin to do some soul searching By Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe House Democrats begin their annual issues retreat Thursday in Philadelphia. With all the focus on Republicans, their newfound governing majorities in Congress, and the divisions within their ranks between establishment and tea party members, it’s worth pointing out that Democrats… Continue reading
Jan 18 Clinton’s allies guide her toward moderate economic approach By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Inside the Democratic Party, economic policy is often seen as a contest between President Barack Obama's track record and the anti-Wall Street approach advocated by Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. As Hillary Rodham Clinton heads for an expected 2016 run for… Continue reading
Jan 16 Gwen’s Take: 3,2,1 … The 2016 presidential campaign starts now By Gwen Ifill Now it’s time to start paying attention to the 2016 race for president. The field basically breaks down into two categories -- the familiar names who have Been Here Before; and the new faces who could become the Next New… Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 8:38 2016 presidential hopefuls aim to prove their worth in campaign warm up By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 27 In anticipation of possible second run, all eyes on Clinton’s economic plan By Ken Thomas, Associated Press If Hillary Rodham Clinton seeks the White House again, her message on the economy could be an important barometer as she courts fellow Democrats. Continue reading