Jan 21 2020 Democratic candidates vow unity, but conflict escalates By Will Weissert, Steve Peoples, Associated Press Less than two weeks before the first voting contest of the 2020 primary season, virtually every Democratic presidential contender is trying to rally their supporters behind a decidedly optimistic theme: unity. Despite their consistent efforts, however, unity has proved to… Continue reading
Jan 16 How Buttigieg’s decision on police chief shadows his presidential run By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press Black Lives Matter activists have been protesting at the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor's campaign events in recent days… Continue reading
Jan 14 Buttigieg says black voters ‘who know me best are supporting me’ By Associated Press Mayor Pete Buttigieg has built up support in some of the early states but has struggled in South Carolina, where black voters comprise the majority of the Democratic primary electorate. Continue reading
Jan 14 Democrats argue the merits of Trump’s USMCA trade deal By Associated Press What has become a signature trade deal of President Donald Trump's administration is a conflict point among the Democrats competing to replace him. Continue reading
Jan 14 Fireworks expected in last Democratic debate before Iowa caucuses By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Just six candidates are gathering in Des Moines, all anxious for a televised boost before the Feb. 3 caucuses. Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 3:39 As Booker drops out, Iowa polls show same 4 candidates atop Democratic field By Lisa Desjardins Only three weeks remain before the Iowa caucuses kick off 2020 primary voting, and the volatile race is exposing new rifts in the Democratic field. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders seem to have abandoned a longstanding truce as they… Continue watching
Jan 13 Watch 8:07 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Iowa caucus countdown, Sanders vs. Warren NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including shifting poll numbers from Iowa that show strength for former Vice President Joe Biden, the withdrawal of Sen. Cory… Continue watching
Jan 10 Watch 12:19 Shields and Brooks on Iran conflict, impeachment trial standoff Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including how the Trump administration and Congress have handled conflict with Iran, indications House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is preparing to… Continue watching
Jan 03 Warren, Klobuchar end 2019 lagging top rivals in fundraising By Sara Burnett, Will Weissert, Associated Press The size of the Democratic candidates' campaign bank accounts won't be clear until the Jan. 15 federal reporting deadline. Continue reading
Jan 01 Pete Buttigieg raised more than $24.7 million in last quarter, campaign says By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press In a memo from campaign manager Mike Schmuhl, Buttigieg’s campaign said on Wednesday it had received more than 2 million contributions from over 733,000 people and had raised $76 million since he launched his bid for president. Continue reading