This weekend's California Democratic convention attracted 5,000 delegates and guests—and a small platoon of presidential hopefuls. 📸: kentnish
In all, 11 contestants sounded familiar partisan themes, calling for expanded healthcare, protecting a women’s right to choose abortion, enacting labor-friendly policies and pursuing vigorous efforts to stem climate change.
A fiery New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker decried the “normalizing of mass murder in our country” a day after a gunman killed 12 in Virginia Beach, Va. He called for redoubled efforts to pass nationwide gun control legislation. Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas proposed a national assault weapons ban., who along with Booker drew the day’s most enthusiastic responses, laid out a lengthy and detailed policy plank.“We will break up big ag,” she vowed. “We will break up big banks.
“Some say if we all just calm down, the Republicans will come to their senses,” Warren said. “But our country is in a time of crisis.”drew a contrast of his own. Comparing himself with his many Washington-based opponents, Buttigieg suggested Trump could be reelected if Democrats offer “too much more of the same” in 2020.
“We better come up with something completely different. And that’s where I come in,” said the 37-year-old openly gay chief executive of South Bend, Ind. “Why not someone who represents a new generation of leaders?”
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Bernie Sanders takes jab at Biden for not attending California Democratic ConventionBernie Sanders took a tacit jab at former Vice President Joe Biden, calling out his Democratic presidential opponent without mentioning him by name for not appearing at the California Democratic Convention
Weiterlesen »
California Democratic Party elects new chair to lead an organization pushing further leftHicks said he has plotted out a plan for his first 100 days as party leader, including increasing efforts to train grass-roots activists and to reach out to conservative and moderate areas of California, including the Central Valley.
Weiterlesen »
As the California Democratic Party regroups after scandal, Newsom distances himselfThe California Democratic Party’s money and political muscle proved pivotal to the success of former Gov. Jerry Brown. But Gov. Gavin Newsom may not be as fortunate.
Weiterlesen »
Trump defends Kim Jong Un, bashes Joe Biden, sits down with Abe in JapanNEW: Biden campaign responds to Pres. Trump's attack: 'To be on foreign soil, on Memorial Day, and to side repeatedly with a murderous dictator against a fellow American and former Vice President speaks for itself.'
Weiterlesen »
CNN Poll: Democratic support for impeachment rises, Trump approval steady.JakeTapper: “It sounds like you think that the President will be impeached, or at least proceedings will begin in the House at some point, but just not right now?' WhipClyburn: 'Yes, that's exactly what I feel.' CNNSOTU
Weiterlesen »
'Draft dodging' Trump and adviser Bolton are 'chickenhawks' pushing U.S. to war with Iran: Democratic 2020 candidate“I think it’s incredibly dangerous,” Representative Seth Moulton warned.
Weiterlesen »