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What Wisconsinites Think Of The Democratic Presidential Candidates

4:20pm September 13, 2019

by Don Gonyea

Wisconsin is a crucial state for Democrats to win back in the 2020 presidential election. Voters there share thoughts on the campaign in the wake of the third primary debate.

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Ten democratic presidential candidates appear onstage before the start of the Democratic Presidential Debate at Texas Southern University in Houston on Thursday.

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5 Questions Answered About The 3rd Democratic Debate

11:24am September 13, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren faced off onstage for the first time, but Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders wound up taking much of the heat, sparing Warren.

Sen. Bernie Sanders shakes hands with former Vice President Joe Biden Thursday.

Democratic Debate Exposes Deep Divides Among Candidates Over Health Care

2:01am September 13, 2019

by Danielle Kurtzleben

A large chunk of Thursday's Democratic primary debate featured policy brawls about health care policy — including costs, coverage and worries about whether the party is growing too extreme.

In Houston on Thursday, Democratic presidential hopefuls Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren participate in the third Democratic primary debate of the 2020 presidential campaign season.

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What Is The Filibuster — And Why Do Some Democrats Want To End It?

1:23am September 13, 2019

The majority does not rule in the Senate, and that has some Democrats — including presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren — pushing to change how things work. Others warn that could backfire.

Former Vice President Joe Biden takes the stage Thursday at the third Democratic debate, which took place at Texas Southern University in Houston.

Biden Tries To Clarify His Record On Iraq War During Democratic Debate

11:42pm September 12, 2019

by Asma Khalid

In an interview with the NPR Politics Podcast, former Vice President Joe Biden mischaracterized his opposition to the Iraq War. On the debate stage in Houston, he clarified his record.

Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke has promised a mandatory buyback program for assault-style weapons. But public support for such a program is divided.

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O'Rourke Promises To 'Take Your AR-15,' But Americans Are Split On Buybacks

11:40pm September 12, 2019

by Brandon Carter

The former Texas congressman promised a mandatory buyback program for assault-style weapons. Public support for such a program is divided.

Ten candidates are on the stage for September's one-night Democratic debate on Thursday night.

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September Democratic Debate: Live Fact Check, Analysis

9:44pm September 12, 2019

Ten presidential candidates share the stage Thursday night. Follow NPR's live coverage of their remarks on health care, immigration, trade and more.

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Top Contenders Share One Stage At 3rd Democratic Debate

4:44pm September 12, 2019

Democratic candidates debate tonight, with the top contenders all on one stage. Issues from healthcare and foreign policy, to who is best positioned to beat President Trump, divide the field.

National Security Adviser John Bolton left the Trump administration earlier this week.

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'I Wasn't Naive': Getting Fired In The Trump Administration

4:44pm September 12, 2019

by Tamara Keith

The ouster of national security adviser John Bolton again highlights the large number of vacancies at the top levels of the Trump administration.

Beto O'Rourke, Joe Biden and Julián Castro

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Immigration: Where 2020 Democratic Candidates Stand On Border Crossings And More

11:03am September 12, 2019

Democrats are unified against President Trump's immigration stances, but many do not have clear positions on specific policies related to border security and immigration levels.