Apr 02 WATCH: Biden suggests Trump can learn from Obama administration on coronavirus By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press “We’ve been through this in a slightly different way in the past, and I hope they can learn some lessons from what we did right and maybe what we did wrong,” the former vice president said during a virtual press… Continue reading
Apr 01 Parties weigh whether national conventions can go on as scheduled By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Democrats and Republicans to take a close look at whether they'll be able to move forward as planned this summer with conventions that typically kick off the general election season. Continue reading
Mar 30 How will we vote? Outbreak revives debate on mail-in ballots By Nicholas Riccardi, Rachel La Corte, Associated Press Democrats say they will continue to push for requiring states to expand mail voting, which they argue is safer than showing up at crowded polling stations. But Republicans blocked that effort in the relief bill and argue it's a politically… Continue reading
Mar 29 Coronavirus makes it harder for campaigns to ask for money By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press As the coronavirus upends everyday life, inundating hospitals, tanking financial markets and putting 3.3 million Americans out of work, President Donald Trump and his likely Democratic rival, Joe Biden, suddenly find themselves navigating perilous terrain. Continue reading
Mar 25 Pennsylvania lawmakers vote to delay primary election By Marc Levy, Mark Scolforo, Associated Press Pennsylvania will join more than 10 states in delaying primaries. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: Biden calls for ‘meticulous oversight’ of virus aid package By Alexandra Jaffe, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke about the novel coronavirus pandemic. … Continue reading
Mar 24 Coronavirus suddenly upends campaign themes for both parties By Alan Fram, Associated Press The coronavirus pandemic and the nation's crashing economy are scrambling the themes both major political parties thought would carry them to victory in November for control of the White House and Congress. Continue reading
Mar 23 Sanders wins Democrats abroad primary By Justin Stabley Bernie Sanders has won the Democrats abroad primary election. Continue reading
Mar 23 WATCH: Biden urges Trump to give Americans ‘unvarnished truth’ about COVID-19 By Courtney Vinopal Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Monday criticized President Donald Trump for using daily press briefings with the White House coronavirus task force as an opportunity to lash out at the media and political rivals rather than “inform and reassure”… Continue reading
Mar 21 Election limbo as coronavirus outbreak upends US primaries By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press U.S. elections have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic. At least 13 states have postponed voting and more delays are possible as health officials warn that social distancing and other measures to contain the virus might be in place for… Continue reading