Feb 25 WATCH: Steyer says NDAs should not be a presidential debate focus By Yamiche Alcindor, Meredith Lee Tom Steyer, qualified for the 10th Democratic debate after increasing his poll numbers in South Carolina, told the PBS NewsHour that attacks against Michael Bloomberg over the nondisclosure agreements are a distraction. Continue reading
Feb 19 In South Carolina, Sanders could get a boost from billionaire Steyer By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Steyer has been courting black voters in the state and has spent tens of millions on ads. That could siphon support from Biden, creating an opening for Sanders. Continue reading
Feb 09 NH poses a last chance for some struggling 2020 Democrats By Michael Casey, Associated Press Bounding onto a stage at a conference center in New Hampshire, tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang beamed a smile to a cheering crowd and launched into his pitch for votes heading intod of Tuesday’s first-in-the nation primary. 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
Dec 22 Watch 4:52 Tom Steyer says he is 'leading the charge' on climate change Billionaire businessman Tom Steyer told NewsHour Weekend Sunday that “saying something different” sets him apart from the crowded field of Democratic candidates seeking to become the president next year. He joins Yamiche Alcindor from the campaign trail to discuss why… Continue watching
Dec 02 Can a self-funded billionaire win over liberal Democrats? By Daniel Bush Michael Bloomberg and Tom Steyer's presidential campaigns will test the country’s appetite for rich, self-funded candidates in a year where some of the most popular platforms for the leading Democratic 2020 contenders include vowing to tax the ultra wealthy to… Continue reading
Nov 05 Steyer aide resigns after accessing Harris' volunteer data By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Over the course of three hours on Monday night, the Steyer campaign put out conflicting statements about the status of the situation. Continue reading
Aug 29 Billionaire Democratic hopeful Steyer releases his taxes By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer made well over a billion dollars over the last decade from holdings that not only include the hedge fund he founded, but also investments in Chinese private equity firms, tech startups, pharmaceutical companies and nursing… Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 8:00 Howard Dean on the eligibility criteria for 2020 Democratic debates Democrats appear headed for a one-night September presidential debate with 10 candidates. Wednesday marks the Democratic National Committee's deadline for candidates to meet stricter polling and fundraising criteria than for the first two debates -- prompting complaints from some of… Continue watching
Aug 28 Here are the 2020 candidates likely to miss the September debate By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press The window to qualify for the next debate is set to close at midnight. Continue reading