May 03 Biden to test appeal among black voters in South Carolina By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Proving that he can win over black voters would be an essential part of Joe Biden's argument that he is the most electable Democrat in the race. Continue reading
Apr 29 Watch 7:11 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Booker’s background, Biden’s launch NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest news in politics, including an interview with 2020 candidate Sen. Cory Booker, current poll numbers, Joe Biden’s entrance into the presidential race… Continue watching
Apr 29 WATCH: Biden kicks off his campaign with first rally in Pittsburgh In his first public rally as presidential candidate, the former vice president accused President Donald Trump of abusing the powers of his office and ignoring everyone but his political base. He also argued that strengthening unions and promoting social and… Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 4:22 How money is influencing the Democratic presidential field By PBS NewsHour Joe Biden raised $6.3 million on his first day of campaigning, surpassing his fellow Democratic candidates, and Congress will return to work on Monday amid growing tensions in the aftermath of the release of the Mueller report. Special correspondent Jeff… Continue watching
Apr 26 Biden says he didn’t treat Anita Hill badly By Associated Press During an interview on ABC's "The View," Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said he doesn't think he mistreated Anita Hill in 1991. Continue reading
Apr 26 What motivated Joe Biden to run for president By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Aides, friends and advisors say Biden was spurred on by Trump's response to the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 4:04 Biden takes on Trump’s character in 2020 announcement After months of speculation, former Vice President Joe Biden officially entered the 2020 presidential race. In his announcement, Biden characterized the Trump presidency as existential “threat” and said he felt compelled to try to prevent it from lasting an additional… Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch 8:12 How black female Democrats may respond to Biden’s candidacy How will Democrats respond to Joe Biden’s campaign announcement, and can he move past the persistent questions about his treatment of Anita Hill and women more generally? Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., who endorsed Biden’s candidacy… Continue watching
Apr 25 Anita Hill says recent conversation with Joe Biden was ‘deeply’ unsatisfying By Associated Press In an interview with The New York Times published Thursday, Hill said: "I will be satisfied when I know there is real change and real accountability and real purpose."… Continue reading
Apr 25 Where Biden stands on the issues in 2020 By Tess Conciatori, Lisa Desjardins Former Vice President Joe Biden is a Washington veteran who spent decades as a U.S. senator and is now on his third run for president. Here's where he stands on key issues. Continue reading