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Williamson Once Aired Theories Tying Autism to Vaccinations

Candidate has said 'vaccines work' but has also been skeptical

(Newser) - Marianne Williamson's position on vaccinations has been an issue in her Democratic presidential campaign. She apologized in June after calling mandatory vaccinations "Orwellian," per the Los Angeles Times , and saying, "The US government doesn’t tell any citizen, in my book, what they have to do...

Source: Another Dem Candidate to Bow Out of 2020 Race
Another Democrat
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Aug 15, 2019 3:15 PM CDT

Another Democrat Drops Out of 2020 Race

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper ended his campaign Thursday

(Newser) - Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper on Thursday ended his longshot bid for the Democratic presidential nomination and said he may instead challenge one of the most vulnerable Senate Republicans in 2020. In a video message, Hickenlooper said he had heard from many in his state urging him to enter the...

Beto Rejoins the Race, With New, Trump-Centric Strategy

O'Rourke says he'll now frame his White House bid as a battle against the president

(Newser) - Democrat Beto O'Rourke rejoined the presidential race on Thursday following a nearly two-week pause—using a speech in his Texas hometown where a mass shooting killed 22 people to overhaul his White House bid and argue that President Trump is morally unfit for a second term. The former congressman...

Stacey Abrams: I'm Open to Being Nominee's VP

'I would be honored to be considered by any nominee'

(Newser) - Stacey Abrams may have decided to focus her efforts on voter protection rather than running for president—but that doesn't mean she's completely shutting down the idea of entering the 2020 fray. "I would be honored to be considered by any nominee" for the position of vice...

Stacey Abrams Makes Her 'Big Announcement'

She's not running for president, but is launching a voter protection initiative

(Newser) - Democrat Stacey Abrams, who vaulted onto the national political stage championing voting rights during an unsuccessful 2018 run for Georgia governor, announced on Tuesday that she's launching a new multistate voter protection initiative and not running for president in 2020. Abrams revealed plans for the multimillion-dollar initiative, called Fair...

Presidential Contender Leaving Campaign Trail for National Guard Duty

Tulsi Gabbard heading to Indonesia for an active-duty assignment

(Newser) - Tulsi Gabbard won't be campaigning for two weeks—because she has National Guard duty. The Hawaii congresswoman and Democratic presidential candidate is also a major in the Hawaii Army National Guard and has served tours in Iraq and Kuwait, Hawaii News Now reports. "I’m stepping off of...

GOP, Trump Sue California Over 'Unprecedented' Election Law

Newsom signed rule requiring tax return release to appear on primary ballot

(Newser) - The Trump campaign and Republican Party sued California on Tuesday over a new ( and "unprecedented" ) law requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to run in the state's primary, legislation that was aimed at prying loose President Trump's returns. California's law is "...

Dems Tussle at Key Labor Forum in Nevada

Joe Biden defends Obamacare, while Elizabeth Warren promotes 'Medicare for All'

(Newser) - Democratic presidential candidates' tussle over health care reform and Barack Obama's legacy continued Saturday, with former Vice President Joe Biden declaring he's "against any Democrat who wants to get rid of Obamacare." Biden spoke during a forum held by the nation's largest public employees union...

The Dems in Danger of Being Cut From Next Debate

The Democratic National Committee has rules for who can appear in the Houston debates

(Newser) - The Democratic field may look a lot smaller by the time next month's debates roll around, the New York Times reports. The Democratic National Committee has new rules to determine who makes the cut, which could exclude a dozen or so of the remaining candidates. To appear in the...

Marianne Williamson&#39;s Words on Reparations Made Waves
Marianne Williamson's Words
on Reparations Made Waves
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Jul 31, 2019 8:18 AM CDT

Marianne Williamson's Words on Reparations Made Waves

Her argument was hailed as 'powerful'

(Newser) - In Tuesday night's Democratic debate, Marianne Williamson was asked about her stance on reparations—and some are hailing her answer as the best that's been given. In questioning her, Don Lemon stated that Williamson has been "calling for up to $500 billion in financial assistance. What makes...

Best Lines From the Democratic Debate
Sanders: 'I Wrote the Damn Bill'
DEMOCRATIC DEBATE
Jul 30, 2019 11:06 PM CDT

Sanders: 'I Wrote the Damn Bill'

Best lines from the Democratic debate

(Newser) - In a testy Democratic debate that pitted Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren against more moderate 2020 candidates, Sanders was widely seen as having had one of the best lines. "I do know, I wrote the damn bill," he snapped when Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan interrupted him to...

2nd Debate Will Have New Rules
2nd Debate Will
Have New Rules
the rundown
Jul 30, 2019 7:23 AM CDT

2nd Debate Will Have New Rules

Democratic candidates are back at it Tuesday and Wednesday nights

(Newser) - The Democratic candidates are back for their second debate, and once again the festivities will be split over two nights—10 candidates each on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Unlike the first debate on NBC, the second one on CNN will not feature raise-your-hand or yes-or-no questions, reports the AP . Candidates...

Kamala Harris' Health Care Proposal Is Already Getting Pushback

From 'Medicare for All' advocates

(Newser) - Kamala Harris insists she still backs "Medicare for All," but the health care proposal she released on Monday stops short of the full scale health care system overhaul that's being advocated by her more liberal 2020 Democratic presidential rivals, the AP reports. In a split with Bernie...

Despite Mueller's Warning, GOP Blocks Election Security Bills

Congress is divided after Mueller testifies that Russian interference is still happening

(Newser) - Former special counsel Robert Mueller's warning that Russian interference is still happening "as we sit" is putting pressure on Republican leaders in Congress to join Democrats in passing additional election security legislation. Mitch McConnell halted a bipartisan effort to beef up state election systems ahead of the 2018...

Hours Later, Candidate Flips on Confirming Kavanaugh

Amy McGrath now says she would have voted against nominee

(Newser) - Hours after saying in an interview that she probably would have voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh for a spot on the Supreme Court, Amy McGrath had a change of heart. She tweeted later Wednesday that she would have opposed the newest justice, Roll Call reports. She had told the Louisville ...

Warren Would Remake ICE, Border Patrol

Candidate would limit detention of migrants

(Newser) - Elizabeth Warren released a far-reaching immigration agenda on Thursday that envisions a significant shift in US policy, including the remodeling of immigration enforcement agencies "from top to bottom" and new limits on the detention of migrants who enter the country. Warren's immigration proposal was released ahead of her...

Amy McGrath's First 24 Hours Were Extremely Lucrative

When it comes to Democratic Senate candidates, the most lucrative ever

(Newser) - On Tuesday, Democrat Amy McGrath announced she was going toe-to-toe with Mitch McConnell. On Wednesday, her campaign announced it pulled in $2.5 million in the first 24 hours—a record for a Democratic Senate campaign by a long shot. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee says the previous record-holder was...

Tax Returns Show Biden Is Now 'Rich Joe'

His income soared after he left office

(Newser) - "Middle-class Joe" became "Rich Joe" after his 44 years in government came to an end, according to tax returns released by Joe Biden's campaign. The returns reveal that Joe and Jill Biden made more than $15 million in the two years after he left office—$11 million...

Billionaire Joins 2020 Race, With 2 Big Themes

Tom Steyer is in, with a focus on climate change and corporate influence in politics

(Newser) - On Monday, the crowded 2020 Democratic field was thinned by one when Eric Swalwell dropped out . On Tuesday, yet another candidate made up for it by joining the race. Tom Steyer, described by NBC News as a "billionaire activist," made it official with this campaign launch video . His...

New McConnell Foe Recalls Letter She Wrote Him at 13

Democrat and former fighter pilot Amy McGrath is running for his seat in Kentucky

(Newser) - Mitch McConnell may have a much tougher fight on his hands for re-election in 2020. Democrat and former Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath said Tuesday she will challenge the Republican Senate leader, reports the Louisville Courier Journal . Make no mistake: McConnell, first elected to his Kentucky Senate seat in 1984,...

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