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November 5, 2019 9:16 PM

In Kentucky and Virginia, a strong night for Democrats in off-year elections

Democrats had a strong election night on Tuesday, leading the race for governor in Kentucky and taking back full control of the Virginia legislature for the first time in nearly a quarter century.

by Jessica Taylor

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November 4, 2019 4:05 PM

Republicans will permit write-in votes on 2020 primary ballot

After submitting only President Trump’s name for the 2020 ballot, the top Minnesota Republican says voters will be afforded a write-in option.

by Brian Bakst

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November 4, 2019 4:00 AM

Klobuchar touts momentum, fundraising in campaign swing through Iowa

Observers say Sen. Amy Klobuchar still has a long way to climb to reach the top tier of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates — but she's well-positioned to capitalize if any of the front-runners trip up.

by Mark Zdechlik

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November 2, 2019 12:43 PM

Democratic candidate divisions on display at fiery Iowa dinner

Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg had some of the biggest contingents of supporters, and there was a clear progressive vs. moderate split evident between the two White House hopefuls.

by Jessica Taylor

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November 1, 2019 5:53 PM

Here's how Warren finds $20.5 trillion to pay for 'Medicare for All'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren released her plan to pay for single-payer health care without imposing new taxes on the middle class. She's looking to employers and billionaires, in addition to other sources.

by Danielle Kurtzleben

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November 1, 2019 4:42 PM

Beto O'Rourke announces he's dropping 2020 presidential bid

O'Rourke tweeted Friday that his campaign "has always been about seeing clearly, speaking honestly, and acting decisively." He writes, "In that spirit: I am announcing that my service to the country will not be as a candidate or as the nominee."

by The Associated Press

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November 1, 2019 8:57 AM

Warren health care plan pledges no middle class tax increase

Elizabeth Warren promised Friday to spend more than $20 trillion over the next decade to provide government-funded health care to every American without raising middle class taxes — finally offering ideas about how to implement the massive "Medicare for All" program without taking a larger bite out of most Americans' salaries.

by The Associated Press

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October 28, 2019 6:35 PM

2020 Democrats commend troops, not Trump, for Syria raid

Democratic presidential candidates are heaping praise on U.S. military forces who pulled off the weekend raid that left Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said al-Baghdadi's killing doesn't mean Trump's "foreign policy overall has not been a disaster."

by The Associated Press

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October 28, 2019 6:27 AM

Elizabeth Warren's ambiguity on health care comes with some side effects

Warren supports mandatory "Medicare for All" that would eliminate private insurance. But there's a perception among some supporters that she's willing to compromise on the issue.

by Asma Khalid

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October 25, 2019 6:56 PM

'Just too darn old:' Sanders, Biden confront age concerns

Bernie Sanders insists he feels better than ever less than a month after heart surgery, but his return to the campaign trail this week sparked new questions about the unusually old age of the Democratic Party's leading 2020 presidential candidates.

by The Associated Press

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