Jun 07 Joe Biden reverses position on using federal dollars for abortions By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Biden said that no longer supports a long-standing congressional ban on using federal health care money to pay for abortions. Continue reading
Jun 07 New abortion laws are too extreme for most Americans, poll shows By Gretchen Frazee State legislatures pushing abortion legislation that caters to the extremes risks go against the views of most Americans, according to the latest poll from the PBS NewsHour, NPR and Marist, which could spark a backlash against the party in the… Continue reading
Jun 07 Do Democrats want a candidate who shares their values or can beat Trump? Voters are split By Gretchen Frazee With a field of more than 20 candidates, the question of electability has dominated the early stages of the race for the 2020 Democratic nomination. A PBS NewsHour-NPR-Marist poll provides insights into how voters are thinking about the issue. Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch 6:39 How 2020 Democrats plan to address climate change In a year when floods, hurricanes and wildfires have devastated parts of the United States, climate change has been polling as a top issue in the 2020 Democratic primaries. All 23 of the party’s current candidates agree that this global… Continue watching
Jun 06 Watch 7:38 Why Marianne Williamson thinks she can defeat Trump By Judy Woodruff, Alexandra D'Elia Marianne Williamson doesn’t have experience holding elected office, but the activist and author is running for president anyway. According to her, what Democrats need to defeat President Trump in 2020 is someone who can reach the American people not just… Continue watching
Jun 06 Democratic primary debate rules fair despite candidate complaints, DNC chairman says By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Amid criticism of Democratic National Committee debate rules for the 2020 election, Chairman Tom Perez on Thursday defended his decisions to raise the qualifying threshold for later debates and to reject the idea of one-issue debates, even for matters as… Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch 7:30 Why Bennet thinks Biden isn’t Democrats’ candidate of the future By Judy Woodruff, Matt Loffman Colorado’s Sen. Michael Bennet is one of 23 candidates vying for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and the author of a recent book on restoring America’s “broken” politics. Bennet sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss why doesn’t think… Continue watching
Jun 05 O’Rourke’s voting rights plan seeks 65 percent national voter turnout By Associated Press The ex-Texas congressman and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate announced Wednesday he'd champion legislation ensuring automatic voter registration. Continue reading
Jun 05 2020 hopeful Inslee says U.S. foreign policy should be built around climate By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Washington Gov. Jay Inslee expressed willingness to use tariffs, other trade incentives and international finance rules to compel other nations to reduce carbon pollution. Continue reading
Jun 05 Booker’s affordable housing plan includes tax credit, zoning changes By Elana Schor, Associated Press A tax credit included in the housing plan is designed to help make rentals more affordable plus zoning changes, and new funding aims to boost construction of units for low-income renters. Continue reading