Top moments from South Carolina debate
Seven Democratic presidential candidates took the stage in Charleston, South Carolina, on Tuesday in a debate hosted by CBS News. Here are some of the highlights.
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Klobuchar discusses her debate performance
Amy Klobuchar joins CBS News to discuss her performance at the 10th Democratic debate hosted by CBS News in Charleston, South Carolina. Watch her remarks here.
Sanders on his debate performance in South Carolina
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders joins CBS News to discuss his performance at the 10th Democratic debate hosted by CBS News in Charleston, South Carolina. Watch his remarks here.
Steyer on his debate performance
Tom Steyer joins CBS News to break down his performance in the 10th 2020 Democratic presidential debate. Steyer remained focused on race in his post debate comments from Charleston, South Carolina.
CBS News post-debate instant poll
Democratic voters who watched Tuesday night's debate said national front-runner Bernie Sanders impressed them the most of any candidate, followed closely by Joe Biden and then Elizabeth Warren. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
Warren discusses debate performance
Elizabeth Warren joins CBS News to break down her performance in the 10th 2020 Democratic presidential debate. Warren focused on the Democratic party being progressive in her post debate comments from Charleston, South Carolina.
Buttigieg on his debate performance
Pete Buttigieg joins CBS News to discuss his performance at the 10th Democratic presidential debate in Charleston, South Carolina. The former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, discussed his efforts to appeal to black and Latino voters.
Presidential candidates fight for votes in South Carolina
Democratic presidential rivals are trying to chip away at Joe Biden's popularity in South Carolina ahead of Saturday's primary. And Super Tuesday contests are right around the corner. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN AM with the latest from the campaign trail.
Dem candidates make final push in SC primary
Democratic candidates wrapped up their campaign in South Carolina, with Joe Biden leading the polls. Saturday's contest marked the first big test with African-American voters, who make up approximately 60% of South Carolina's Democratic base. Nicole Killion reports.
Impact on Super Tuesday as Buttigieg quits
Pete Buttigieg has ended his 2020 presidential bid, triggering a major shift in the Democratic race ahead of Super Tuesday. Senator Bernie Sanders is leading in the polls in some delegate-heavy states, as Joe Biden looks to capitalize on his South Carolina victory. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Washington while CBSN political reporter Caitlyn Huey-Burns joins us from Houston to break down the latest.
Democratic field shifts for Super Tuesday
Pete Buttigieg made a surprise announcement suspending his presidential bid Sunday, just two days before Super Tuesday, when more than a dozen states will hold primaries. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss the impact.
Protesters force Klobuchar to cancel rally
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Buttigieg & Klobuchar drop out of 2020 race
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Another shakeup as Klobuchar exits 2020 race
On the heels of Pete Buttigieg dropping out of the presidential race, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has also suspended her campaign ahead of Super Tuesday. Klobuchar will be endorsing Joe Biden as he challenges Bernie Sanders. CBSN News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson join CBSN with the latest.
2 moderates drop out before Super Tuesday
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New endorsements give Biden boost for future primaries
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Bernie Sanders frontrunner ahead of Super Tuesday
Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar both drop out of the presidential race and will endorse Joe Biden. It gives Joe Biden a big boost on the eve of Super Tuesday, but polls show Bernie Sanders as the national frontrunner. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Former presidential hopefuls endorse Biden
Three former White House hopefuls are now throwing their support behind former Vice President Joe Biden. Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar and Beto O'Rourke all endorsed Biden on the eve of Super Tuesday. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the latest developments from the campaign trail.
Klobuchar endorses Biden in Dallas
Amy Klobuchar backed Joe Biden at a rally in Dallas, Texas. "If you feel tired of the noise and the nonsense, and the extremes, I think you know you have a home with me. And you have a home with Joe Biden," Klobuchar said. Watch her speech here.
Klobuchar explains why she’s supporting Biden
Senator Amy Klobuchar dropped out of the Democratic primary race on Monday after outlasting higher-profile rivals in the race. She joined fellow former contenders Pete Buttigieg and Beto O'Rourke in endorsing Joe Biden ahead of Super Tuesday. Klobuchar joins "CBS This Morning" to talk Super Tuesday and her support for the former vice president.
Biden gets boost as Super Tuesday voting gets underway
Super Tuesday voting is underway across the country as the remaining 2020 candidates fight for the Democratic nomination. Joe Biden won key endorsements from three former contenders -- Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Beto O'Rourke. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Arlington, Virginia while CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins from Houston.
Biden brings in key endorsements
Joe Biden received last-minute endorsements at a Texas rally Monday night from former presidential candidates Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg and Beto O'Rourke. Texas has 228 delegates, the second most on Super Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined CBSN AM with what Texas voters are saying before they head to the polls.
Klobuchar drops out of presidential race
Senator Amy Klobuchar dropped out of the 2020 presidential race Monday and endorsed Joe Biden. She followed Pete Buttigieg in exiting the race following poor showings in South Carolina. CBS News campaign reporters Nicole Sganga and Zak Hudak join CBSN to break it all down.
Joe Biden's turnaround on the 2020 trail
Our political panelists break down the latest on the campaign trail after a stream of dropouts.
Bipartisan support emerges for aid to ailing local news outlets
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers of Congress have called for federal relief for local news organizations.
Analytics firm connects bets made on war with signs of insider trading
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WHO: Ebola outbreak a global health emergency
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NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
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