Jun 27 WATCH: Swalwell calls for Biden to 'pass the torch' By Associated Press Thirty-eight-year-old California Rep. Eric Swalwell recalled being only 6 years old when he saw Joe Biden speak, saying the former senator and vice president was "right when he said it was time to pass the torch to a new generation… Continue reading
Jun 27 WATCH: Sanders says people would pay more in taxes under his proposals By Associated Press But Sanders says Americans would still spend less on health care under his system than they do today through the private insurance system. Continue reading
Jun 27 WATCH: Biden calls out Trump for putting the U.S. 'in a horrible situation' By Associated Press The former vice president called out Trump during a presidential debate, saying he "put us in a horrible situation," by signing tax cuts that favor higher-income Americans. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 5:29 Which candidates clashed during the 1st 2020 Democratic debate Ten candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination faced off Wednesday night in the campaign’s first debate. With the crowded stage, participants battled for speaking time on issues like the economy, health care, immigration, foreign policy and gun control. They… Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 7:26 What to expect from the 2nd Democratic debate The race for the 2020 Democratic presidential campaign kicked into a new gear Wednesday with the first candidate debate. A second group of 10 candidates takes the stage Thursday night. Stu Rothenberg of “Inside Elections” and Lisa Desjardins join Judy… Continue watching
Jun 27 Fact check: Delaney's debate claim that 'Medicare For All' will shutter hospitals goes overboard By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News The potential impact of Medicare for All on hospitals is likely to be much more nuanced than the former U.S. representative made it out to be. Continue reading
Jun 27 WATCH: Candidates face off in second night of 2020 Democratic debate By Alexandra D'Elia, Gretchen Frazee Ten 2020 Democratic presidential candidates will face off Thursday in the second night of debates hosted by NBC News. Continue reading
Jun 27 What to watch on the second Dem debate By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Debate night No. 2 marks the first time top-tier presidential candidates will confront one another in person over who is best fit to lead the Democratic effort to oust President Donald Trump in 2020. Continue reading
Jun 27 'Medicare for All' emerges as early divide in first Democratic debate By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News, Jon Greenberg, PolitiFact During Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential primary debate, health policies — ranging from “Medicare for All” to efforts to curb skyrocketing drug prices — were among the key issues the 10 hopeful candidates onstage used to help differentiate themselves. Continue reading
Jun 27 5 takeaways from the first 2020 Democratic debate By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins The evening showed how difficult it is for candidates to break out in such a crowded field. Continue reading