Oct 18 Buttigieg removes attorney from fundraiser after backlash By Brian Slodysko, Errin Haines, Associated Press For months, Buttigieg has faced criticism over his handling of race as mayor of South Bend, Indiana, a city with a history of segregation where decades of simmering tension erupted this summer when a white police officer shot and killed… Continue reading
Oct 18 Biden faces pressure from centrist Dems worried about Warren's rise By Bill Barrow, Steve Peoples, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Some Democrats have concerns about the rise of Elizabeth Warren, long viewed by current and former elected officials, big donors and veteran strategists as too liberal to beat Trump. Continue reading
Oct 18 Can Pete Buttigieg, cool and cerebral, connect with voters? By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press "Sometimes I think I'm misread because I'm laidback," Buttigieg said. "I'm misread as being bloodless."… Continue reading
Oct 17 Will Warren's bet against big money pay off? By Jessica Yarvin When Warren vowed in February to rely only on smaller donations, that pledge was only for the primary. But now her campaign says the decision would extend to the general election, if she is the nominee. Continue reading
Oct 17 'He lied.' Ohio voters struggle after Trump promised jobs By Daniel Bush Trump’s economic promises helped him carry Ohio in 2016. But as voters in this critical swing state state turn their attention to the 2020 election, many say they’re increasingly frustrated with Trump’s record on economic issues. Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 12:19 Warren becomes debate target as moderates vie for breakout At Tuesday’s Democratic presidential debate in Ohio, attacks on Sen. Elizabeth Warren started early and came from all sides, particularly from more moderate voices. But the candidates did agree on one thing: support for the impeachment inquiry. Yamiche Alcindor reports,… Continue watching
Oct 16 What history tells us about Andrew Yang's universal basic income plan By Edwin Amenta, The Conversation Yang's plan is a direct echo of the Townsend Plan, the brainchild of another political novice who also believed that the solution to economic disruption and automation almost a century ago was to guarantee an income. Continue reading
Oct 16 Sanders and Warren stockpile millions more than 2020 rivals By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have stockpiled millions more than their rivals, including former Vice President Joe Biden, who burned through money at a fast clip over the past three months while posting an anemic fundraising haul. Continue reading
Oct 16 5 takeaways from the Democratic debate By Daniel Bush Sen. Elizabeth Warren's emergence as a Democratic frontrunner made her a target during Tuesday's debate, as other candidates vied for attention in what polls suggest is becoming a two-way primary race between her and former Vice President Joe Biden. Continue reading
Oct 15 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar to endorse Bernie Sanders for president, according to his campaign By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president and will appear with him at a rally in her home district this weekend. Continue reading