Sep 12 Watch 3:31 What’s at stake for the 10 candidates in the 3rd Democratic debate Thursday night’s debate is the third of the 2020 presidential campaign, but the first in which the 10 Democratic candidates leading most public opinion polls will share a stage. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz from Houston to discuss the different… Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch 5:38 Enforcing foreign money ban in U.S. elections on hold without quorum at FEC The Federal Election Commission's mandate is to ensure that campaign financing is transparent and election laws are obeyed. Intended to have six members, the agency currently has only three -- and as a result, is unable to pursue the hundreds… Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch 9:19 Mark Sanford on why he’s fighting to define the Republican Party By Judy Woodruff, Tess Conciatori Mark Sanford, former South Carolina governor and congressman, is breaking with his party to mount a primary challenge to President Trump in 2020. Sanford has long been outspoken about his objection to Trump -- a perspective that saw him defeated… Continue watching
Sep 11 O’Rourke reboots campaign, looking to recapture early enthusiasm By Will Weissert, Hunter Woodall, Associated Press Beto O'Rourke is pursuing the go-anywhere, freewheeling style that made him a Democratic star last year while nearly upsetting Sen. Ted Cruz. Continue reading
Sep 11 Poll: Ahead of debate, Warren leads in favorability among Democratic voters By Laura Santhanam Leading up to Thursday's debate, the urge to beat Trump mattered more to Democrats and like-minded independents than a presidential candidate who energized them, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Sep 10 What to watch in the next Democratic debate By Daniel Bush The Democratic debate Thursday will feature all the top polling candidates on the same stage for the first time, with frontrunners former Vice President Joe Biden and Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts taking center stage… Continue reading
Sep 10 Debate offers Harris chance to regain momentum in 2020 race By Juana Summers, Julie Pace, Associated Press The California senator is facing persistent questions about whether she can recapture the energy of her campaign's opening days. Continue reading
Sep 10 North Carolina special election tests Trump and GOP’s 2020 prospects By Alan Fram, Associated Press The special elections could shed light on Republicans' prospects for holding onto votes in the suburbs in 2020. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 8:11 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on N.C. special election, Trump’s primary challengers NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including what’s at stake in North Carolina’s special congressional election on Tuesday, former Rep. Mark Sanford’s announcement that he’ll challenge… Continue watching
Sep 09 How would Andrew Yang give Americans $1,000 per month? With this tax By Dan Cooney Andrew Yang plans to give every American adult $1,000 a month in universal basic income, as a way to offset job loss from automation. And, he wants to pay for it, in large part, with a value-added tax. Continue reading