Jul 08 Watch 3:05 2020 field loses a contender as Swalwell drops out By Yamiche Alcindor As 2020 Democratic presidential candidates campaigned this weekend, issues of racial justice dominated the conversation. Former Vice President Joe Biden apologized for controversial comments about working with segregationists, while several other hopefuls outlined plans to boost the economic position of… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 7:57 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden's outlook, House Democratic divisions NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including former Vice President Joe Biden’s apology for his controversial segregationist comments, how 2020 Democrats are emphasizing opportunity for black… Continue watching
Jul 08 Religious liberals want to change what it means to be a Christian voter By Daniel Bush Can they help Democrats win in 2020?… Continue reading
Jul 08 Eric Swalwell drops out of 2020 presidential race By Elana Schor, Associated Press Swalwell on Monday became the first major candidate to drop out of the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Continue reading
Jul 08 Warren raises $19.1 million, topping Sanders during second quarter By Elana Schor, Associated Press The Massachusetts senator's second-quarter contributions leave her behind only Pete Buttigieg, the South Bend, Indiana, mayor who reported nearly $25 million in donations, and former Vice President Joe Biden, who tallied $21.5 million since his candidacy began in late April. Continue reading
Jul 08 Iowa and Nevada to allow voting by phone in 2020 caucuses By Michelle L. Price, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press The tele-caucus systems are aimed at opening the local-level political gatherings to more people. Continue reading
Jul 06 Rivals Biden, Harris to circle each other in South Carolina By Meg Kinnard, Juana Summers, Associated Press Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are circling each other again — this time in South Carolina, a crucial early-voting state that will test the depths of their support with black voters. Continue reading
Jul 05 Watch 12:22 David Brooks and Karen Tumulty on Trump's July 4 event, 2020 Democrats New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty join Judy Woodruff to analyze the week’s political news, including President Trump’s Fourth of July celebration, political and cultural implications of the crowded detention centers on the U.S.-Mexico… Continue watching
Jul 05 Harris raises nearly $12 million in second quarter By Juana Summers, Associated Press Harris's campaign said that in the first 24 hours following the first Democratic presidential debate, she raised more than $2 million online, and an additional $1.2 million online last weekend. Continue reading
Jul 05 WATCH: 2020 Democrats answer questions at National Education Association forum Ten candidates spoke at the annual National Education Association forum Friday. Continue reading