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10 Candidates Qualify For September's Democratic Debate

5:02pm August 29, 2019

by Scott Detrow

Ten Democratic candidates have qualified for the next debate as the fundraising and polling benchmarks doubled. That's hastened exits from the race for several candidates, as others defiantly go on.

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Democratic presidential candidates debated last month in Detroit.

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Debate Stage Cut In Half For 1-Night September Showdown

9:09am August 29, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

Three candidates have dropped out in the past two weeks as it became clear they wouldn't make the debate stage. Others who didn't are vowing to fight and say the rules are unfair.

The New York senator failed to qualify for September's Democratic primary debate.

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New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race

6:25pm August 28, 2019

by Brandon Carter

"It's important to know when it's not your time," Gillibrand said. She had failed to qualify for September's Democratic primary debate.

Candidates are introduced before the second of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN last month in Detroit.

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DNC Moves May Slash The 2020 Field, And Spark Plenty Of Controversy

11:55am August 28, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

The shrinking field will please those who worry about Democrats' chances of defeating President Trump. But some candidates are already complaining party leaders are trying to manipulate the process.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., addresses a crowd at a town hall event on Aug. 17 in Aiken, S.C.

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Warren's On The Rise, But Can She Convince Democrats She Can Beat Trump?

8:54am August 28, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

After a summer that included two strong debate performances, the Massachusetts senator has seen a rise in fundraising, polls and crowds. But can she win it all?

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Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke Sees His Presidential Run In Clear Moral Terms

5:29pm August 27, 2019

by Asma Khalid

The NPR Politics Podcast and Iowa Public Radio caught up with Beto O'Rourke in Iowa. He recently re-started his presidential bid after pausing it due to the mass shooting in El Paso, his hometown.

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Both Parties Will Need Exurban Districts If They Want To Win The House Majority

4:18pm August 27, 2019

by Tim Mak

Illinois Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood is running for re-election in a red leaning district. If Democrats want to keep control of the House they'll need to hold exurban districts like this one.

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Many Democratic Candidates Are Embracing Grassroots Fundraisers

4:22pm August 26, 2019

by Scott Detrow

Campaigns typically hold fundraisers to pull in big checks from wealthy supporters. But now, several Democrats running for president are holding fundraising events for small-dollar donors.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks with NPR in July.

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated Again For Cancer

5:19pm August 23, 2019

by Nina Totenberg

The 86-year-old justice just wrapped up weeks of treatment after a new cancerous tumor was found on her pancreas. Doctors say there's no evidence of cancer elsewhere.

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K.P. George, pictured in the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse in Richmond, Texas, stands before the photos of all the previous County Judges who preceded him in the office. The Indian immigrant is the first minority ever elected to the seat.

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As Texas Suburbs Diversify, Democrats See An Opportunity For 2020

12:25pm August 23, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

As Republican retirements stack up, Democrats are bullish about gains in Texas, with rapid demographic shifts among Hispanics and Asians. Plus, a backlash against President Trump.

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