Politics Oct 14 Watch 3:29 Clinton and Sanders dominate policy-deep Democratic debate 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 News Hour
Politics Oct 14 3 things from the Democratic debate you couldn’t see on TV 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 13 Here’s a minute-by-minute breakdown of the first Democratic presidential debate 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
Politics Oct 13 Meet the candidates in tonight’s first Democratic debate 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… By Connie Cass, Associated Press
Jun 05 Watch 12:22 Shields and Brooks discuss Clinton on voting rights, Republicans on Islamic State By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the 2016 candidacies of former Gov. Martin O’Malley, Sen. Lincoln Chafee, former Gov. Rick Perry and Sen. Lindsey Graham, why… Continue watching
Jun 03 What does Lincoln Chafee believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues By Rachel Wellford, Lisa Desjardins He is a former blacksmith who spent years shoeing horses. He's also a former mayor, U.S. senator and governor in Rhode Island. Lincoln Chafee is known for his Republican-to-independent-to-Democrat migration. Here is where he stands on 10 key issues. Continue reading
Apr 09 Former Rhode Island governor weighs presidential bid By Ken Thomas, Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee, who has often confounded the political establishment, said Thursday he had formed an exploratory committee to consider a Democratic presidential campaign, saying in a video that voters want to "assess the character and experience… Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch Senate Majority Leader Discusses Tribunals, 2006 Elections Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., discusses the midterm elections and President Bush's latest push to pass legislation on military tribunals after former Secretary of State Colin Powell joined several key Republican senators opposed to the president's plan. Continue watching
Sep 13 Chafee Beats Back Conservative Challenger in Rhode Island By PBS News Hour Moderate Rhode Island Sen. Lincoln Chafee, a pro-choice Republican who voted against the Iraq war and President Bush's tax cuts, beat a conservative challenger in Tuesday's primary. Continue reading