New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday slammed Rep. Jeff Van Drew for “putting politics over the Constitution” after sources said the congressman will switch to the Republican Party. “He’s putting politics over the Constitution, he’s putting cuteness over courage, and he’s cutting and running,” Murphy told CNN’s Dana Bash on “Right Now.” “He
Continue Reading Five staffers serving a freshman Democratic congressman resigned on Sunday after sources said he was intending to switch to the Republican Party. The aides to New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew — Javier Gamboa, Edward Kaczmarski, Justin M. O’Leary, Mackenzie Lucas and Caroline Wood — wrote in the letter that they can “no longer in
Continue Reading WASHINGTON D.C. The House Judiciary Committee approved two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Friday morning. Watch playback of the vote in the player below. The committee adopted both articles, alleging abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, on a party-line vote. A final vote in the full House is expected next week.
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Former Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg has decided to focus time and energy on Super Tuesday states such as Calfornia.
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There has been some speculation that Hillary Clinton may enter the Democratic race for the third time in her career. We assess whether this is viable and what it might mean for the race.
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A look at the recent entrants to the Democratic race and whether they could win the nomination at this late stage.
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WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) The impeachment drive against President Donald Trump has shifted from whether to impeach him to what the charges would say. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler on Wednesday is opening a new phase of the proceedings that will pair the investigation into Trump’s Ukraine dealings with a high-minded look at whether they
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Experts weigh in on the significance of independent voters in swing states and what impact they could have on the election. Video by Stringr.
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A look at how candidates are spending their money on advertising in the race and the impact this is having on the polls. Video by Stringr.
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Including President Donald Trump, three billionaires are running for President. A look at how this impacts the race, especially with respect to the left-wing of the Democratic party. Video by Stringr.
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A look at which Democratic presidential candidates are winning endorsements and why they matter. Video by Stringr.
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If the Senate holds an impeachment trial, it could significantly affect the Democratic race for the presidential nomination thanks to several candidates being sitting senators. Video by Stringr.
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As the Democratic campaign for the presidential nomination continues, voters are faced with a choice between two markedly different wings of the party. Video by Stringr.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The newest Democratic presidential candidate is also the first to buy broadcast advertising in Mid-Missouri. The campaign of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg bought time on the ABC 17 News airwaves Friday worth about $24,0000. The ads were paid for by Mike Bloomberg 2020, Inc., Bloomberg’s campaign committee listed on
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Democrat Pete Buttigieg is the new frontrunner in Iowa. We examine how he held up in the Atlanta debate and ask if Americans are ready for the first openly gay president. Video by Stringr.
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A look at what happened during the Democratic presidential debate Wednesday night in Atlanta.
Continue Reading A former National Security Council aide will tell the House impeachment hearing that one of the central Republican talking points – that Ukraine interfered in the 2016 U.S. election – is a “fictional narrative that has been perpetrated and propagated by the Russian security services.” In prepared testimony Thursday, Fiona Hill stressed that she is
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Ten Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage for their fifth debate Wednesday night in Atlanta.
Continue Reading President Donald Trump’s ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, is facing skeptical House Democrats when he’s sworn in as the first witness in Wednesday’s impeachment hearings. ABC 17 News will livestream the hearings in the player below. The Oregon hotelier and million-dollar Trump donor is expected to describe his role in Trump’s Ukraine policy
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A look at Democratic U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, her run for president and her supporters.
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