Topic: us-2020-elections

Trump in State of Union speech: 'I keep my promises'

Trump in State of Union speech: 'I keep my promises'

Sebastian Smith and Michael Mathes, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 05 12:51 PM

President Donald Trump delivered a self-congratulatory State of the Union speech Tuesday on the eve of near certain acquittal in his impeachment trial, setting the stage for his re-election bid.   Read more »

Bloomberg jolts field of Trump's Democratic challengers

Bloomberg jolts field of Trump's Democratic challengers

Sydney Ember and Jonathan Martin, The New York Times
Updated as of Nov 11 08:49 AM

Bloomberg’s apparent decision to mount a late entry into the presidential race represents something more than just the robust self-confidence of a New York City billionaire; it’s a manifestation of the Democratic angst that has been growing, particularly among moderate voters and party establishment figures. Read more »

Bloomberg bid for US president in 2020 rises

Bloomberg bid for US president in 2020 rises

Alexander Burns, The New York Times
Updated as of Nov 08 10:36 AM

Should Bloomberg proceed with a campaign, it could cause a seismic disruption in the Democratic race. With his immense personal wealth, centrist views and close ties to the political establishment, he would present an instantaneous threat to former Vice President Joe Biden, who has been struggling to raise money and assemble an ideologically moderate coalition. Read more »

As Warren gains in race, Wall Street sounds the alarm

As Warren gains in race, Wall Street sounds the alarm

Kate Kelly and Lisa Lerer, The New York Times
Updated as of Nov 04 02:59 PM

From corporate boardrooms to breakfast meetings, investor conferences to charity galas, Warren’s rise in the Democratic primary polls is rattling bankers, investors and their affluent clients, who see in the Massachusetts senator a formidable opponent who could damage not only their industry but their way of life. Read more »

US elections: 5 things to know about the Democratic race

US elections: 5 things to know about the Democratic race

Michael Mathes, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 30 10:41 AM

While US President Donald Trump plots a long one-year re-election campaign -- and a bitter fight against impeachment -- his Democratic rivals are still months from determining who his 2020 challenger will be. Read more »

Facebook exempts political speech from fact-checking

Facebook exempts political speech from fact-checking

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 25 02:49 PM

Facebook will not fact-check the statements politicians post to the site, the social network announced Tuesday ahead of the US 2020 elections, even as it works to discredit false information meant to manipulate public opinion. Read more »

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