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
Nov 11 New York Rep. Peter King won’t seek reelection in 2020 By Associated Press The 14-term Republican congressman said in a Facebook post that his commute was a main factor in his decision, saying he wants "flexibility to spend more time" with his children and grandchildren. Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Bernie Sanders holds rally in Iowa with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez By Molly Finnegan Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders is campaigning with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Friday in Iowa. Watch live at 7 p.m. ET here. Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Trump launches campaign initiative to reach black voters By Jill Colvin, Errin Haines, Associated Press President Donald Trump and his campaign are launching a new "Black Voices for Trump" outreach initiative in Atlanta dedicated to "recruiting and activating Black Americans in support of President Trump."… Continue reading
Nov 07 Jeff Sessions announces bid to retake former Senate seat By Alan Fram, Kim Chandler, Associated Press It's already clear that President Donald Trump's enmity toward Sessions, along with an established field of competitors, means he'll have to battle his way to the Republican nomination. Continue reading
Nov 07 Michael Bloomberg reconsiders running for president in 2020 By Julie Pace, Associated Press Michael Bloomberg is expected to file to get on the ballot in Alabama's presidential primary, although an aide says the former mayor has not made a final decision on whether to run. Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch 10:15 Pete Buttigieg on election results, paying for health care and bringing America together Recent polls in early voting states show Pete Buttigieg’s popularity surging among Democratic voters. The mayor of South Bend, Indiana, is now in the top tier of candidates vying for the chance to challenge President Trump in the 2020 presidential… Continue watching