Democratic strategist says Kamala Harris is "reassuring" to moderates
On "The Takeout" this week, longtime Democratic political consultant Paul Begala said that Kamala Harris is a "reassuring" choice for "Biden Republicans."
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President Obama is opening a new effort to highlight the positive side of the Affordable Care Act as the revamped website receives mixed reviews
President Obama is opening a new effort to highlight the positive side of the Affordable Care Act as the revamped website receives mixed reviews. Major Garrett reports.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called all 100 senators to the floor Thursday and announced he was changing a 96-year-old rule, lowering the hurdle for confirming appointees from 60 votes to a simple majority of 51
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called all 100 senators to the floor Thursday and announced he was changing a 96-year-old rule, lowering the hurdle for confirming appointees from 60 votes to a simple majority of 51. Republicans say it's a slippery slope. Nancy Cordes reports.
Frustrated Senate Democrats changed the Senate rules on Thursday to force an up-or-down vote on most presidential nominees
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about Senate Democrats changing the rules to prevent Republican filibusters of President Obama's nominees and what it may portend for the future.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says Senate Democrats' move to change filibuster rules is a "sad" day for the Senate
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says Senate Democrats' move to change filibuster rules is a "sad" day for the Senate.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell accuses Democrats of creating a fight over Senate procedure to distract from Obamacare problems
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., accuses Democrats of creating a fight over Senate procedure to distract Americans from Obamacare's problems.
Trump is "a uniter of Democrats," political expert says
The defection rate, or those who don't vote along party lines, will be "much lower" than in 2016, political science professor Larry Sabato predicts.
Campaigns adjust conventions amid pandemic
Democrats and Republicans have made major changes to the plans for their national conventions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Both plan on welcoming their nominees and delegates virtually. Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, joined CBSN to discuss why he doesn't expect either campaign to see a post-convention bump in poll numbers, plus the impact of this year's Senate elections.
Biden and Harris slam Trump's COVID response
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Senator Kamala Harris, slammed President Trump over his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest developments.
How Kamala Harris became Joe Biden's running mate
Here's what went into the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee's selection process.
Biden and Harris hold first joint event
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris spoke at their first joint event since Biden announced Harris would be his running mate. CBS News political director Caitlin Conant and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN's "Red & Blue" for more on the event.
Biden and Harris make debut as running mates, vowing to defeat Trump
"She's ready to do this job on day one," Biden said of his newly minted partner.
Impact of Biden's choice of Kamala Harris
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris will make their first public appearance together Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss what the latest developments mean for the 2020 race.
Rep. Clyburn on Biden's historic choice
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn joined CBSN to discuss Joe Biden's historic choice of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. Clyburn reveals how he advised Biden during the vetting process, and what message the Democratic ticket sends to Black voters.
Trump reacts to Biden picking Harris as VP
President Trump brought back one of his famous descriptions from the 2016 campaign, calling Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris "nasty." "She was very disrespectful to Joe Biden, and it's hard to pick somebody that's that disrespectful," the president said. Watch his remarks.
Biden chooses Harris as running mate
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has selected Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Tim Perry covered Harris's presidential campaign and joined "Red and Blue" with what voters should know about the Democratic vice presidential pick.
Kamala Harris gets the VP nod
Senator Kamala Harris is the first woman of color to be selected for a major party's presidential ticket. CBSN anchor Elaine Quijano discusses Joe Biden and his new running mate with CBSN politics reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns; CBSN political contributors and Democratic strategists Joel Payne and Antjuan Seawright; and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez.
Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris for VP
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has announced Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, and CBS News campaign reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" with what to expect from a Biden-Harris ticket.
Top Dems praise Biden's choice of Harris
Joe Biden has selected Senator Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate. Former Obama senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and Clinton 2016 campaign manager Robby Mook join "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan to discuss the Biden-Harris ticket.
Biden has spoken to his top VP choices — and a decision is imminent
Biden has interviewed his top choices either in person or remotely.
Biden won't go to DNC in person
Joe Biden will not travel to the site of the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee to accept the nomination next week. Bill Glauber, a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how people in the key swing state have been reacting to this year's DNC.
Biden clarifies comments about African Americans
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Friday clarified an earlier comment which insinuated that the African American community lacks diversity of opinion. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Florida governor blasts unemployment system
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says the state's unemployment system is full of "pointless roadblocks" designed to frustrate people so they give up on filing claims. He said that in an exclusive interview Jim DeFede, an investigative reporter with CBS Miami station WFOR. DeFede joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" with more on that plus the latest on Florida's coronavirus response.
Former education secretary discusses safely returning to school
On "The Takeout" this week, King spoke with host Major Garrett about what measures should be taken to make schools safer amid the coronavirus.
Biden no longer traveling to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination
The convention will have invited speakers appear remotely from their home states.
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