
Elections
Super PAC airs first TV ad of Philly mayor’s race
The first ad in the Philadelphia mayor’s race comes from a labor-backed super PAC supporting Mayor Jim Kenney’s re-election bid.
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Stacey Abrams: her politics and her life
Stacey Abrams talks about her book, "Lead from the Outside" and about current politics, voting rights, and her personal story.
Air Date: April 5, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:3130 Democrats scramble for five Philly Council nominations
Trump-driven activism drives a surge in Philly Council candidates. It's the highest number since 1979, which was in response to Frank Rizzo.
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Philly Democrats yank backing of Philly Sheriff Jewell Williams amid sexual harassment claims
Philadelphia Democratic leaders have withdrawn their re-election backing of Sheriff Jewell Williams, who has been accused of sexual harassment by three women.
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Sanders tops Democratic fundraising, so far, as Harris and Buttigieg draw big sums
The Vermont senator's campaign says it raised $18.2 million from more than 500,000 donors.
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You’ll hear these 4 arguments in defense of the Electoral College – here’s why they’re wrong
For the first time in the country’s modern history, the existence of the Electoral College has become a campaign issue.
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U.K. Parliament rejects alternatives to May’s Brexit deal
Lawmakers seeking a way out of the country's Brexit morass on Monday rejected four alternatives to the government's unpopular European Union divorce deal.
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Democrats to prepare subpoenas for full Mueller report
The chairmen of several House committees asked for the full, unredacted report last week after Attorney General William Barr released a four-page summary.
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Biden faces new scrutiny from Dems over behavior with women
Former Vice President Joe Biden said Sunday he doesn't believe he ever acted inappropriately toward women but will "listen respectfully" to suggestions he did.
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Crowded field seeking to run Philly elections
Concerns about ballot security and a surge in Democratic engagement produce a large field of candidates for Philadelphia’s city commission, which runs elections.
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Congress could get Mueller report in April, Graham says
Attorney General William Barr is going through the report to take out grand jury material and classified information, both of which can't be publicly disclosed under the law.
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Cyber security expert urges Pa. to find the money for new voting machines
At a state capitol news conference Tuesday, he warned Pennsylvania, as a swing state, is a target for foreign agents looking to sow doubt in the next election.
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Green New Deal vote sets up climate change as key 2020 issue
Senate Republicans will force a vote on the Green New Deal this week as part of an effort to turn the provocative climate change resolution into a wedge issue for 2020.
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Democrats ask for Mueller files; GOP exclaims ‘Move on’
Trump's remarks came as Democrats prepared to huddle behind closed doors Monday evening to plot strategy for their own investigations of obstruction of justice.
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Surprise? Pennsylvania’s 2020 primary could be competitive
To some Democrats, a candidate must show strength in a Pennsylvania primary, since the state is a must-win in 2020.
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