Nov 20 Democratic debate revives clashes over 'Medicare for All' By Will Weissert, Bill Barrow, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Like a string of previous debates, Wednesday’s prominently featured squabbles over a program that could alienate general-election swing voters who may be wary of fully government-run, universal health care and that will be extraordinarily difficult to get through Congress —… Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch 3:27 Which 2020 Democrats will face increased scrutiny in 5th debate The fifth debate among candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination is taking place Wednesday night in Atlanta. Since the most recent previous debate, the top tier of candidates has remained largely consistent -- but Pete Buttigieg has experienced a… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 2:44 2020 Democrats campaign in Nevada, as Obama warns them to stay 'rooted in reality' By Amna Nawaz Fourteen contenders for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination headed to Nevada this weekend, trying to distinguish themselves in the primary season’s third-voting state. The lineup included former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, a new entrant to the race. But as the… Continue watching
Nov 18 Buttigieg touts military service but is wary of overstating role By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press The South Bend, Indiana, mayor is leaning hard on his seven-month deployment as an intelligence officer in Afghanistan as a powerful credential. Continue reading
Nov 18 Democratic voters balk at new presidential candidates entering already crowded field By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick roiled the race last week by launching a surprise bid. New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg is likely to do the same in the coming days. Continue reading
Nov 15 Watch 11:16 Shields and Brooks on impeachment testimony, newest 2020 Democrats Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including whether public impeachment hearings are making President Trump more or less vulnerable, what stood out about the witnesses who… Continue watching
Nov 14 Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick joins Democratic presidential race By Julie Pace, Bill Barrow, Steve Peoples, Associated Press Patrick said he’s running for the “people who feel left out and left back.”… Continue reading
Nov 12 Bloomberg registers for 2020 ballot in Arkansas By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press "We're getting closer" to making a decision about a presidential bid, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told reporters after filing paperwork at Arkansas' Capitol. Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 8:19 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on public impeachment hearings, Bloomberg's possible 2020 bet NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including whether open hearings could change Americans' minds about impeachment, implications for Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, the potential entry of… Continue watching
Nov 11 Buttigieg says he'd pick VA's 1st female secretary if elected By Hope Yen, Associated Press "I think leadership plays a huge role so absolutely I'd seek to name a woman to lead VA," Buttigieg, a former Navy intelligence officer, said in an interview with The Associated Press. Continue reading