AP Ground Game: Inside The Outbreak

Democratic Debate Recap:  Westerville, Ohio

Democratic presidential hopefuls were back on the debate stage Tuesday October 15th, with a record twelve candidates vying to take on President Donald Trump in 2020. The AP’s Washington Bureau Chief, Julie Pace catches up with Steve Peoples, The AP’s chief political writer, who was on the ground in Westerville, Ohio. Plus, Democratic Strategist Aaron Pickrell weighs in on the question many in his party are asking heading into 2020 - is Ohio still considered a swing state?

The coronavirus pandemic ranks among one of the most consequential stories ever covered by The Associated Press in its 170-year history. Go inside the hard-hit areas and all the places in between with AP’s global team of journalists as the world tries to stem the spread of the virus. Five days a week, hosted by AP's Ralph Russo.AP's coverage of the 2020 election doesn't stop. We continue to present special episodes of Ground Game: Election 2020 in this feed as well.Original. Unbiased. Fact based. That’s what you get with the latest political news from The Associated Press. The AP’s Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace offers fresh insights and observations as she talks with newsmakers, reporters and editors on the biggest stories of the election. It’s the news you need from the ground up as America prepares to vote in Election 2020.