Jun 10 Kamala Harris says her past as a prosecutor will help her defeat Trump By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press "We've got to hold this guy accountable by prosecuting the case in front of the American people against four more years of this administration," Harris told a gathering of the South Carolina conference of the NAACP. Continue reading
Jun 07 Do Democrats want a candidate who shares their values or can beat Trump? Voters are split By Gretchen Frazee With a field of more than 20 candidates, the question of electability has dominated the early stages of the race for the 2020 Democratic nomination. A PBS NewsHour-NPR-Marist poll provides insights into how voters are thinking about the issue. Continue reading
May 27 Iowa's black Democrats gear up to play a role in 2020 race By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press In the state where Obama's 2008 candidacy cleared its first important hurdle, black Democrats are energized as seldom seen, in part motivated by overwhelming dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 22 Biden says Congress should protect abortion rights if necessary By Bill Barrow, Elana Schor, Associated Press Biden's presidential campaign said the former vice president would support Congress enshrining abortion rights in law after several other Democratic candidates promised the same. Continue reading
May 22 Harris' bill seeks to address racial bias in maternal care By Associated Press Sen. Kamala Harris' bill would create some $150 million in grant programs to medical schools and states to fight implicit racial bias in health care for women. Continue reading
May 20 Harris wants to fine companies for gender pay disparities By Associated Press Under Kamala Harris' plan, companies that fail to achieve an equal pay certification would be fined 1 percent of their profits for every 1 percent wage gap. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 7:11 With 2020 Democrats, Iowa voters weigh ideals vs. electability By Amna Nawaz There are still nine months before the first votes of the 2020 presidential election, but the contest to win the Iowa caucuses is well underway. Each of the more than 20 Democratic hopefuls has visited Iowa already, with eight campaigning… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 2:49 In early primary states, 2020 Democrats court black voters The list of Democrats running for president now exceeds 20, and the crowded field hit early primary states over the weekend. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Mayor Pete Buttigieg were in South Carolina, while Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth… Continue watching
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