ELECTIONS April 4, 2020 Biden tells Sanders he’s moving forward with VP search Joe Biden says he’s pushing ahead with his search for a running mate and revealed that he had a conversation with Sen. Bernie Sanders - his last remaining rival for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Politics on Late Night April 4, 2020 Bill Maher: Trump 'favoring' states that praise him 'more impeachable' than Ukraine scandal "Real Time" host Bill Maher blasted President Trump during Friday night's show, accusing him of "favoring" states that shower his administration with praise in order for them to receive much-needed medical supplies amid the coronavirus outbreak.
ELECTIONS April 3, 2020 Bernie Sanders calls for $2G monthly payments, rent freeze in next stimulus package Sen. Bernie Sanders is renewing his push for a $2,000 per month “emergency payment” for every American until the coronavirus outbreak “has passed.”
ELECTIONS April 3, 2020 Wisconsin governor, in surprise move, calls special session to halt in-person voting in looming primary In an 11th-hour move, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is calling for a special session of his state’s legislature to overhaul Tuesday’s scheduled primary -- by allowing for an all-mail election, sending absentee ballots to every registered voter and pushing back until May 26 the deadline for ballots to be received.
ELECTIONS April 3, 2020 Wisconsin to hold primary amid coronavirus pandemic: What to know Wisconsin is attempting to do what no other state is doing – hold a major primary amid the coronavirus pandemic that’s forced most Americans to huddle in their homes to prevent the spread of the virus.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez April 3, 2020 AOC calls Amazon 'racist & classist' after leaked memo shows company's plan to fight warehouse employee The leaked memo indicated that the company was considering going on a public relations offensive against the employee who has raised red flags about the company's efforts to protect its warehouse workers.
ELECTIONS April 2, 2020 Democracy 2020 Digest: Judge won't postpone Wisconsin primary over coronavirus concerns Wisconsin’s primary, which includes in-person voting at polling stations across the state, will take place on Tuesday amid the coronavirus pandemic - after a federal judge declined to postpone the election. But U.S. District Judge William Conley did rule on Thursday that absentee ballots in the primary will counted if they arrive by April 13 — six days after the election. And he extended until Friday the deadline for voters to request absentee ballots.
ELECTIONS April 2, 2020 Wisconsin officials clash over bid to hold primary amid coronavirus pandemic A surge in absentee ballot requests, a plunge in poll workers – and a rising chorus of calls for a delay. Welcome to Wisconsin’s dilemma, as the state attempts to hold a primary amid the coronavirus pandemic.
ELECTIONS April 1, 2020 Democracy 2020 Digest: Biden ‘ready to debate’ Trump, but done with Bernie Joe Biden says he’s anxious to face off with President Trump. “I'm ready to debate President Trump on zoom or Skype, anytime he wants,” the former vice president said in an pre-recorded interview with Florida based radio host Enrique Santos that was released Thursday on Instagram. While the all-but-certain Democratic presidential nominee is ready to tangle with the GOP incumbent, he’s far less thrilled about facing off again with Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Health Care April 1, 2020 'The View' co-host presses Bernie Sanders on 'Medicare-for-all' wait times amid coronavirus pandemic "The View" guest co-host Sara Haines challenged Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Wednesday, asking him about the potential wait times that his "Medicare-for-all" program would create during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus April 1, 2020 Most Wisconsin voters don’t want the Democratic convention in Milwaukee anymore because of coronavirus: poll A new poll indicates Wisconsin voters -- by a nearly three-to-one margin -- don’t think the Democratic National Convention should be held this July in Milwaukee anymore because of the coronavirus pandemic.