Elections
Biden heads to Pennsylvania to pitch rebuilding middle class
By picking Pennsylvania for his first campaign speech of the presidential race, Joe Biden is signaling he hopes to own what may be the 2020 election's toughest battleground.
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Critiquing Kenney: Taking the pulse of Philly mayor’s old neighborhood
Interviews with voters in Kenney’s old neighborhood show a mix of opinions about him, but little support for his Democratic rivals.
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Billy Penn
Online voter registration spikes in Pa., outpaces paper by 50 percent
Signups more than doubled last year, thanks to the internet.
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Biden hires strategist Symone Sanders, adds diversity to bid
Joe Biden has hired Symone Sanders, a prominent African American political strategist, as a senior adviser to his newly launched presidential campaign.
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Biden enters massive 2020 primary field
Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce his candidacy for President on Thursday, adding to an already-crowded field of candidates.
Air Date: April 25, 2019 10:00 am
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At long last, Biden enters crowded 2020 Democratic presidential field
Former Vice President Joe Biden finally makes his presidential ambition official after indicating for weeks that he would run for the third time since 1988.
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Why Joe Biden’s third presidential run could be different
Joe Biden is making his third presidential run after two disappointing campaigns in 1988 and 2008. Will his history of putting his foot in his mouth come back to bite him?
Air Date: April 25, 2019
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Big Soda complies with new Philly law to reveal $604K in election spending
The American Beverage Association has complied with city regulations and disclosed its donors for $604,000 in city election spending. It all came from beverage companies.
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Biden to enter 2020 race Thursday; Rendell, other Philly donors ready to help
Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to enter the 2020 presidential race Thursday. Top Philadelphia Democrats, including former Gov. Ed Rendell will throw a fundraiser.
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To help choose from a crowded field, Philly voters pack WHYY to question council hopefuls
WHYY and a host of partners sponsored a speed-dating style event to help voters when they hit the ballot box on May 21.
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Philly mayor candidates clash over gun violence, stop-and-frisk at their first forum
Challengers hammered Mayor Jim Kenney on gun violence and hiring practices at Philadelphia black journalists forum.
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PA Post
Pa. is spending millions on election security, but the effort has its critics
"We are not fighting this battle alone.”
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Scientists running for office learn to present more than ‘just the facts’
More scientists are interested in getting into politics. As with any kind of race, sharpening skills can be key to good performance.
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Elizabeth Warren unveils $640 billion college debt forgiveness plan
The Massachusetts senator says the proposal unveiled Monday would eliminate almost all student loan debt for 42 million Americans.
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As suburbs roar, Pennsylvania Democrats pick top 2020 target
After Democrats recently flipped six state Senate seats in the suburbs of Philly and Pittsburgh, Tom Killion is one of the chamber's last Republicans standing in those areas.
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