Scott Detrow

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Sanders Sets Fundraising Pace In Democratic Race With $34 Million Haul

Thursday, January 02, 2020

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders raised nearly $10 million more than his previous total. Pete Buttigieg announced a sum of $24.7 million, while Joe Biden raised $22.7 million.

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News Brief: John Bolton On North Korea, Democratic Debate Recap, Australian Wildfires

Friday, December 20, 2019

John Bolton tells NPR the Trump administration should take threats from North Korea with a "grain of salt." Also, a recap of the Democratic debate and an update on wildfires in Australia.

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Democratic Debate Recap

Friday, December 20, 2019

We look at some of the key moments from Thursday night's Democratic debate.

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7 Democratic Presidential Candidates Set To Debate In California Tonight

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Seven Democratic presidential candidates are gathering in Los Angeles for the last debate of 2019. It comes as the Democratic race remains close among the top four candidates.

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'The Speech': How Sanders' 2010 Filibuster Elevated His Progressive Profile

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Bernie Sanders boosted his national reputation by filibustering a tax deal brokered by Joe Biden. Years later, the two are fighting for the Democratic presidential nomination.

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'The Speech' That Made Bernie Sanders A National Figure

Monday, December 16, 2019

Bernie Sanders' prominence as a national political figure can be traced to a moment in 2010: his filibuster criticizing a bipartisan tax deal that extended tax cuts for the wealthy.

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Why 2020 Democrats Want Endorsements From 'The Squad'

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Four progressive first-term members of Congress, all women of color, have become sought-after endorsers and candidate surrogates in the Democratic presidential primary.

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Grassroots Progressive Group Gives Warren Top Marks Among 2020 Democrats

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Indivisible ranked candidates on progressive priorities, including "democracy reforms" they want implemented if a Democrat wins in 2020. Bernie Sanders was a close second, with Joe Biden in last.

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Biden Gets In Spat With Voter In Iowa, Who Challenged Him On His Son And Ukraine

Thursday, December 05, 2019

Former Vice President Biden got in a spat with a voter in Iowa who challenged him on his son's business activity in Ukraine and his age. It's not the first argument he's had with a voter on the trail.

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Kamala Harris Drops Out Of Presidential Race

Tuesday, December 03, 2019

The California senator entered with high expectations and took off after a blockbuster debate showdown with Joe Biden. But her support and funding fell in recent months.

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As Primaries Near, Booker Campaign Fights To Stay In The Conversation

Friday, November 29, 2019

The New Jersey senator is doing his best to keep his place on the debate stage. He needs to get 4% in four polls in the next two weeks to pass the Democratic National Committee's bar for inclusion.

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Democratic Rivals Want To Turn Black Voters Away From Biden

Friday, November 22, 2019

Joe Biden holds a firm position in the Democratic primary with overwhelming support among black voters. While traveling to Atlanta for this week's debate, his rivals tried to challenge that strength.

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With Democratic Field In Flux, What To Watch For At The November Debate

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Pete Buttigieg may face scrutiny after popping in the polls. Elizabeth Warren provided answers about her health care plan, and now she'll have to defend them. And is the field finally set?

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Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick Enters Democratic Presidential Primary

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is making a very late entry into the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. The move underscores uncertainty many leaders feel about the current candidates.

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Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick To Make Late Entry Into 2020 Campaign

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Patrick is joining the Democratic primary field just ahead of the deadline to make the New Hampshire primary ballot. The move highlights worry among moderate Democrats about the current field.

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Former New York Mayor Bloomberg Reopens Door To 2020 Presidential Run

Thursday, November 07, 2019

A possible late entry into the Democratic primary by Michael Bloomberg less than three months before the Iowa caucuses would shake up the still-crowded field.

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'A Disaster': Impeachment Could Sideline Senators In 2020 Presidential Campaign

Wednesday, November 06, 2019

An impeachment trial could keep Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and other senators running for president stuck in Washington in the final weeks before the Iowa caucuses.

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Impeachment Trial Would Create Unprecedented Issue For 6 U.S. Senators

Monday, November 04, 2019

Several Democratic presidential candidates are also sitting senators. If there's a Trump impeachment trial early next year, it could impede their ability to campaign in Iowa before the caucuses.

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Armored Vehicles Will Support U.S. Forces Guarding Syrian Oil Fields

Monday, November 04, 2019

Defense Secretary Mark Esper said U.S. troops would protect Syrian oil fields from ISIS, and later acknowledged the troops would also prevent Russian and Syrian troops from getting the oil.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Talks With Democratic Voters About Their Concerns

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

As Democratic voters are looking more closely at Sen. Elizabeth Warren as a likely nominee, she answered some of their concerns about her candidacy while campaigning in New Hampshire.

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