

Politics Oct 14

The first Democratic debate between five presidential candidates sharpened into a two-person heavyweight match between between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton over capitalism and gun control. Political director Lisa Desjardins reports.
By PBS NewsHour
Politics Oct 14

The Democratic debate in Las Vegas exceeded its expectations in hitting on substance. But as pundits trade thoughts on who was strong (Clinton), who was solid (Sanders) and who else was on stage (O'Malley, Webb, Chafee), we want to point…
By Lisa Desjardins
Politics Oct 14

LAS VEGAS -- Here's a look at how the five Democratic presidential candidates performed in Tuesday's debate at the Wynn Las Vegas resort-casino.
By Ken Thomas and Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Politics Oct 13

Nevada Sen. Harry Reid is giving no inkling of which Democratic presidential candidate he plans to support, calling the participants in Tuesday's debate "five of my friends."…
By News Desk and Associated Press
Oct 13

By Lisa Desjardins
The first Democratic presidential debate is 9 p.m. EDT tonight on CNN. Here's what to look for from the candidates.
Oct 13

By Connie Cass, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The Republican presidential contest has been aflutter for months, but now it's time for the Democrats to spread their wings before a big national audience. Their first debate is Tuesday night on CNN. Bring along this field guide…
Oct 12

By Michelle Rindels and Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS -- When the Democratic candidates for president take the stage for their first debate this week in Nevada, they'll do so in a state that serves as a reminder of why Hillary Rodham Clinton is the front-runner for…
Jul 03

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including what we learned about the Supreme Court this session, new presidential candidates Gov. Chris Christie and former Sen. Jim Webb,…
Jul 02

By Lisa Desjardins, Elizabeth Summers, Anya van Wagtendonk
He’s famously Scottish American, a Marine veteran and former Secretary of the Navy who has written 10 books and is the creative force behind “Rules of Engagement.” Jim Webb upset the Virginia Democratic establishment and the national Republican party with…
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