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The Path Forward For Bernie Sanders Following His Heart Attack

5:19pm October 18, 2019

by Asma Khalid

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders had to take a break from the campaign trail because of a heart attack. But after this week's debate, Sanders is back, and strategists say don't count him out.

On Capitol Hill, questions are swirling around the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump.

Get Caught Up: 4 Big Questions About The Trump-Ukraine Affair

4:21pm October 18, 2019

by Philip Ewing

Although new pieces of the puzzle are added all the time, some of the biggest questions about the Ukraine pressure campaign — and what Congress may do about it — aren't yet resolved.

Garrison Coward is one of two African American Republican candidates running in next month's legislative elections in Virginia. Coward previously served as an aide to GOP U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman and led the Republican Party of Virginia's outreach to minorit

In Virginia, 2 Young Candidates Vie To Be First Black GOP Lawmakers In 15 Years

10:31am October 18, 2019

by Ben Paviour

Since Reconstruction, Virginia has elected only two African American Republicans to the legislature. This year, two young black men running against Democrats might change that.

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Several Democratic Presidential Candidates Head Back To Iowa After Debate

6:00pm October 16, 2019

by Scott Detrow

After Tuesday night's debate, several Democratic presidential candidates headed back to Iowa, which will hold the first contest in 2020.

Democratic Presidential Candidates Participate In Third Debate In Houston

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Twelve Democrats Debate In Ohio

4:11pm October 16, 2019

We recap the latest Democratic presidential debate.

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A Conversation With Tom Perez, Chairman Of The Democratic National Committee

4:11pm October 16, 2019

We also get his take on the presidential debate.

Left to right, former Vice President Joe Biden, Massuchusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete Buttigieg react on stage during the Democratic Presidential Debate at Otterbein University.

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6 Takeaways From The 4th Democratic Presidential Primary Debate

7:52am October 16, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

Elizabeth Warren faced new scrutiny, Pete Buttigieg controlled multiple exchanges, and the potential conflicts of interest of Joe Biden's son got relatively little focus.

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Listen Live To Democratic Presidential Debate Sponsored By CNN, The New York Times

9:14pm October 15, 2019

A dozen candidates, the most so far on one stage, gather for the fourth primary debate at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. Listen live on NPR starting at 8 p.m. E.T.

Democrats are debating in Ohio on Tuesday night.

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October Democratic Debate: Live Fact Check, Analysis

7:30pm October 15, 2019

by NPR Staff

Twelve candidates are on stage in Westerville, Ohio, on Tuesday night — amid an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. NPR reporters are providing live analysis and fact checks of their remarks.

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Democratic Party Leaders Look To Debate To Harness Support In Ohio

4:43pm October 15, 2019

by Don Gonyea

Democratic party leaders are using Tuesday's presidential debate to harness the energy of supporters in Ohio heading into the 2020 election.

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