First glimpse of 2028 Democratic field at National Action Network Convention

A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.

• Apr 11

Kamala Harris says "I might" run in 2028

Democrats who are considering running for president in 2028 are speaking at Al Sharpton's conference in New York City this week. Former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke on Friday, with both stopping just short of declaring their bids. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.

• Apr 10

Harris, Buttigieg to speak at convention

Former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are set to speak at the National Action Network Convention in New York City. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.

• Apr 10

N.J. governor's race gains national attention

Former President Barack Obama, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are campaigning for New Jersey Democrat Mikie Sherrill in her gubernatorial run against Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Brent Johnson, a politics reporter for NJ Advance Media, joins with more.

• Oct 27, 2025

Pete Buttigieg on Iowa ground game, Trump

The 2020 contender who's a top pick in the Iowa Caucus talks with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe

• Jan 26, 2020

Face The Nation: Salvanto, Buttigieg, political panel

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the polling out of Iowa, Pete Buttigieg's campaign, and a panel on the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

• Jan 26, 2020

Buttigieg warns Sanders could alienate GOP and independent voters

CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe talks with the 2020 contender about the state of his campaign just days before the pivotal Iowa caucus.

• Jan 26, 2020

Democratic candidates celebrate MLK Jr. Day

In two weeks, the first votes in the Democratic race will be cast in Iowa, where tonight, there is no clear frontrunner. Ed O’Keefe reports.

• Jan 20, 2020

N.H. congresswoman endorses Buttigieg

Former mayor Pete Buttigieg scored a key political endorsement weeks before the New Hampshire primary. Executive director of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics Neil Levesque joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the state of the Democratic presidential race.

• Jan 15, 2020

Cory Booker on lack of debate diversity

Cory Booker suspended his campaign for president this week, dropping the number of Democratic candidates for president down to 12. Tuesday, Booker joined "CBS This Morning" answering questions about the lack of diversity among the remaining candidates, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders' war of words, and the state of discourse in the country.

• Jan 14, 2020

CBS News poll shows 3-way tie in Iowa

A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows a three-way tie between Senator Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden and Mayor Pete Buttigieg in Iowa. In New Hampshire, Sanders is in front, with a two-point lead over Biden. Ed O'Keefe reports from Iowa.

• Jan 6, 2020

Democrats ramp up Iowa fight

The Democratic candidates were out in force in Iowa on Sunday with the caucuses just 29 days away. A new CBS News poll found that while 14 candidates remain in the race, Iowa voters seem most interested in just five of them. There is a three-way tie for first in Iowa, with Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg on top. Elizabeth Warren is fading and Amy Klobuchar is bumping up. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Jan 5, 2020

Dems focus on big money in politics

The race for the Democratic nomination has become a battle over big money in politics, with rivals zeroing in on a new target. The sixth Democratic debate featured a clash between candidates over the role that big-dollar donors should have in an election. Ed O’Keefe reports.

• Dec 20, 2019

Democratic candidates target Pete Buttigieg

At the sixth Democratic presidential debate in Los Angeles, Democrats turned their fire on each other, with the biggest attacks reserved for the surging mayor of South Bend, Pete Buttigieg. It was the latest in a series of clashes on the role of money in the campaign, just over six weeks before the first votes are cast in Iowa. Ed O’Keefe reports.

• Dec 20, 2019

Buttigieg on earning the trust of black voters

Thursday is the final day for Democratic presidential candidates to qualify for the next debate, which is one week from today in Los Angeles. So far only seven candidates have done so, including Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who is surging in recent polling. In Iowa, he's in a tight race with the top candidates, and a poll in New Hampshire has him leading. Buttigieg joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impeachment hearings, what his record shows in helping minority communities, and how he plans to tackle the student debt crisis. Editor's note: We have updated this video to replace an incorrect graphic in the original.

• Dec 12, 2019

Democrats vie for endorsements in California

Doug Sovern, political reporter for KCBS Radio, joined "Red and Blue: for a closer look at how the Democratic primary race is shaping up in California.

• Dec 13, 2019

Pete Buttigieg meets Lizzo at CTM

Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg and artist Lizzo were in the "CBS This Morning" green room together, so co-host Gayle King asked Mayor Pete, "Have you had any DNA tests lately?"

• Dec 12, 2019

How Democratic candidates did in 5th debate

Democratic presidential candidates are back on the campaign trail Thursday after a fiery debate. Ten candidates took the stage in Atlanta Wednesday night, including front runners, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg. The latest CBS News battleground tracker poll has Buttigieg surging in Iowa, where caucuses are less than three months away. CBS News political contributors Robby Mook and Terry Sullivan join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of the debate.

• Nov 21, 2019

Democrats gather for fifth debate

It's debate night for the Democrats running for president and 10 candidates will take to the stage this time. Mayor Pete Buttigieg is poised to be the focus, given his new standing in Iowa. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Nov 20, 2019

CBS News poll shows tight race in Iowa

A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows a tight race in Iowa, with Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren all within the margin of error of each other. Antjuan Seawright, a CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist; Eugene Scott, a political reporter for the Washington Post; and Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the state of the 2020 presidential race.

• Nov 18, 2019

11/17: Face The Nation

This week on "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan, the impeachment probe moves into the public phase bringing along gripping witness testimony from top State Department officials.

• Nov 17, 2019

CBS News poll: Buttigieg rises in Iowa and New Hampshire

New CBS News Battleground Tracker polling shows the South Bend, Indiana, mayor surging in key early states ahead of the 2020 race.

• Nov 17, 2019

"Barnstormers for Pete" support Buttigieg

Mayor Pete Buttigieg is rising in early state polls just as a new group of supporters emerges with the hopes of boosting his presidential bid. Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN to discuss the "Barnstormers for Pete" in this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers.

• Nov 14, 2019

Pete Buttigieg unveils veterans plan

On Monday, several 2020 presidential hopefuls revealed their plans to help America's 20 million veterans. Natalie Brand breaks down some of the extensive proposals, and Nicole Sganga joins CBSN to take a closer look at Mayor Pete Buttigieg's plan.

• Nov 11, 2019

Democrats speak to Iowa voters

Democrats looking to succeed President Trump are focusing on Iowa this weekend. With three months to go before state's caucuses, a new poll finds Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren in first place among Democratic voters there. Ed O'Keefe reports from Des Moines.

• Nov 2, 2019

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