Election 2020: Paste BN speaks with presidential candidates

Paste BN's Editorial Board has been meeting with the 2020 presidential hopefuls. Click on the headline to read our Q&A with each candidate. Check this landing page frequently for updates.

Steve Bullock: I am running to beat Donald Trump and to bridge divides

Nov. 7, 2019

When Montana Gov. Steve Bullock entered the contest for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, he was seen as a not-too-young, not-too-old contender with executive experience and a track record of success in a red state. So far, however, he has languished in the polls and qualified for only one of the Democratic debates. Bullock, 53, met recently with Paste BN’s Editorial Board to discuss issues, impeachment and the state of the race.

'I'm the only one in this field that's actually governed': Bullock

Democratic presidential candidate and Montana Gov. Steve Bullock talks health care, "toxic influence of money" on campaigns, and impeachment.

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Andrew Yang: Being the free-money guy won't hurt me

Sept. 19, 2019

Seemingly out of nowhere, entrepreneur Andrew Yang has risen into the top tier of Democrats seeking their party’s 2020 presidential nomination. Known as a cheerful doomsayer, Yang, 44, is promoting a “universal basic income” of $1,000 a month to help offset the effect of jobs lost to automation. 

Andrew Yang: Give Americans fair share of tech industry profits

Democratic candidate Andrew Yang talks about beating President Donald Trump and funding universal basic income by going after companies like Amazon.

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Michael Bennet: Leading Democrats today will not win in Iowa

Sept. 12, 2019

When 10 Democratic presidential candidates debated in Houston, Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado was among the hopefuls on the outside looking in. 

'Washington is broken ... Trump is a symptom of our challenges'

Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado discusses politics, health care, education, marijuana, the Afghan war -- and why he's running for president.

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Seth Moulton: Democrats want new leadership but need someone tough enough to take on Trump

July 11, 2019

Seth Moulton was elected to the U.S. House from Massachusetts after serving four tours of duty in Iraq as a Marine Corps officer. He announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination in April but failed to qualify for the debates in Miami. 

To beat Trump, we need broad coalition: Seth Moulton

Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Democratic presidential candidate, on health care, PTSD and the "software update" America needs to succeed.

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John Delaney: This election is going to be fought in the center

July 9, 2019

John Delaney — a lawyer, businessman and former congressman from Maryland — announced his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination two years ago. Since then, he has struggled to gain traction in the crowded field. 

2020 candidate Delaney: We can't beat Trump with pie-in-the-sky plans

Former Rep. John Delaney of Maryland talks health care, restoring jobs and impeachment with Editorial Page Editor Bill Sternberg.

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Tim Ryan: Democrats are out of touch with the working class

June 20, 2019

President Donald Trump’s path to victory in 2016 went straight through the industrial Midwest. Rep. Tim Ryan, who represents Northeast Ohio in the House of Representatives, hopes to win the Democratic presidential nomination by portraying himself as the candidate who could best compete in those battleground states.

Rep. Tim Ryan: I'll 'represent the forgotten people of this country'

Democratic presidential hopeful discusses impeaching Trump, reviving the Rust Belt and rebranding the 'coastal, Ivy League' Democratic Party

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