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Leading White Democrats Court Black Votes; Some Find Trouble
Coming out of their debate in a key center of black America, the leading Democratic presidential contenders aimed for the party's crucial black and minority vote, with the scramble putting internal party tensions on display.
Leading White Democrats Court Black Votes; Some Find Trouble
Coming out of their debate in a key center of black America, the leading Democratic presidential contenders aimed for the party's crucial black and minority vote, with the scramble putting internal party tensions on display.
At Dem Debate, Buttigieg Takes Hits on Issue of Experience
In Wednesday night's Democratic debate, Pete Buttigieg became the focus of several of his Democratic opponents for what they characterized as a lack of experience.
Buttigieg Releases More Tax Returns from McKinsey Work
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has released two additional tax returns from his time working at consulting firm McKinsey.
Takeaways from the 5th Democratic 2020 Presidential Debate
Democrats spent more time making the case for their ability to beat President Donald Trump than trying to defeat each other in their fifth debate.
Watch: Black, Gay Progressive Might be First in House of Representatives
For Mondaire Jones - the openly gay African-American Democrat and candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives for New York's 17th Congressional District - "policy is personal," a philosophy he speaks to in a campaign ad video.
Watch: Meghan McCain Goes After Mayor Pete - Again
Meghan McCain, "The View" host and daughter of the late Sen. John McCain, has gone after openly gay Democratic 2020 hopeful, and mayor of South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg before, and now she's slammed him again.
A Call for Major Federal Spending Reform as STDs Reach an All-Time High
A new report released by the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) calls for major reforms in how the U.S. funds and supports STD prevention and care in the midst of a growing public health crisis.
Democratic Debate: Rising Buttigieg Could Face Attacks
Pete Buttigieg's dramatic rise from little-known Indiana mayor to a leading Democratic presidential candidate faces its toughest test on Wednesday, with rivals poised to lob debate-stage attacks in an effort to stall his momentum.
7 Key Questions Heading into the 2020 Democratic Debate
New uncertainty hangs over the Democratic presidential primary as 10 candidates meet on the debate stage once again.
Warren's 'Medicare for All' Reignites Health Care Clash
Elizabeth Warren's proposal to gradually move the country to a government-funded health care system has further inflamed the debate over "Medicare for All."
Buttigieg Speaks at Black College in Push to Boost Support
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg told a crowd at Morehouse College on Monday that what black voters on the campaign trail most want to hear from him are whether he can win and what he is going to do for black America.
Could Haley's Role in Trump Administration Taint a 2024 Bid?
With the launch of her new memoir, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has again ignited speculation that she may be gearing up for a possible bid for the White House, perhaps as early as 2024.
Buttigieg Touts Military Service, Wary of Overstating Role
Pete Buttigieg strides past an oversized photograph of himself dressed in fatigues, the Afghan horizon behind him, as he enters a Des Moines arena for an Iowa Democratic Party gala.
Weary Democratic Voters Balk at New Presidential Candidates
The number of Democrats running for president is growing as the first votes of the primary approach. And voters have a clear message: stop.
Patrick Refuses to Disavow PAC Money in Dem Presidential Bid
Democratic presidential candidate Deval Patrick says he will not discourage potential support from political committees raising huge sums from undisclosed donors for his campaign.
AP Interview: Steyer's Fortune Fuels Underdog 2020 Campaign
Tom Steyer says it's "not possible" to buy the Democratic presidential nomination.
Ex-Ambassador's Testimony Shines Light on Conservative Media
Former Ukrainian Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch's impeachment testimony on Friday spotlighted the role of conservative media in her downfall and the chilling reminder that she remains a social media target.
Warren Pushes Back on Critics of Her Health Care Plan
Elizabeth Warren pushed back against critics of her newly released plan to phase in implementation of a single-payer health care system.
Sanders Stars with Biden, Warren Absent at California Forum
Bernie Sanders was greeted with booming cheers at a gathering of California Democrats Saturday, underscoring his popularity with the party's liberal base as he looks to capture the biggest prize in the presidential primary season next year.