Politics Nov 04 Watch 6:08 Why pro-Trump Kentucky is facing such a competitive governor’s race The Kentucky governor’s race is one of three gubernatorial contests that will serve as key tests of Republican strength ahead of the 2020 presidential election. President Trump is campaigning there Monday for the incumbent, Matt Bevin, who’s facing a very… By William Brangham
Politics Aug 22 Watch 2:22 As 2020 Democratic field shrinks again, rumors of a new GOP challenger for Trump Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has become the third 2020 Democrat to drop out of the race, announcing he will pursue a third term as governor instead. Sen. John Hickenlooper of Colorado, who also recently ended his presidential campaign, says he… By John Yang
Feb 07 Watch 4:33 How accurate were the GOP candidates at the New Hampshire debate? Saturday's Republican debate yielded a slew of statements from candidates that warranted fact checking. 'Truth-O-Meter' monitor Jon Greenberg of PolitiFact joins William Brangham from Washington to discuss. By PBS NewsHour
Politics Feb 06 After Iowa, Trump shows off effort to win in New Hampshire Trump had a disappointing runner-up finish last Monday in leadoff Iowa, which has a byzantine caucus process that puts a premium on organizing supporters to make sure they turn out. Now, he and his team are intent on making a… By Jill Colvin, Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press
Mar 22 Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to announce presidential bid Monday By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will announce Monday his plans to run for president, becoming the first high-profile Republican formally to enter the 2016 presidential contest. Continue reading
Jan 26 Four reasons so many Republicans are running in 2016 By Domenico Montanaro, Lisa Desjardins, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: A weekend full of GOP 2016 At least 17 Republicans have indicated their interest in running this cycle Money, attention, the Obama effect, and history are all reasons so many are throwing their hats… Continue reading