Oct 21 WATCH: Warren rolls out plan for '$800 billion investment' in public schools By Associated Press The Massachusetts senator said she'll "adequately and equitably" fund K-12 education using a "wealth tax" of 2% on households worth $50 million. Continue reading
Oct 21 Castro says his 2020 campaign needs $800,000 in 10 days By Associated Press Castro made the announcement Monday in a fundraising email, saying his campaign is in "dire need" of resources. Continue reading
Oct 18 Clinton implies Republicans want Gabbard as 3rd-party candidate By Hunter Woodall, Associated Press During a podcast appearance this week on Campaign HQ with David Plouffe, the former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee did not mention the Hawaii congresswoman by name, but said she believes the Republicans have "got their eye… Continue reading
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