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NewsNov 26, 2021Read →

Yang Takes Aim at Media for ‘Hit Job’ on Dave Chappelle’s Visit to His Old High School

Former New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang (D) defended comedian Dave Chappelle, saying he is a “great guy.” Chappelle has recently received backlash for his Netflix special, “The Closer.” As NPR notes, the…

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NewsOct 4, 2021Read →

Andrew Yang Is ‘Breaking Up With the Democratic Party’

Former New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang (D) is officially leaving the Democratic Party. In a blog post published on his website Monday, Yang wrote, “I changed my voting registration from ‘Democrat’ to…

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NewsOct 1, 2021Read →

Andrew Yang Suggests Trump Might Have Won the Election ‘If Not for’ COVID-19: Book

Former New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang (D) argued former President Donald Trump could have won the 2020 election if it were not for the COVID-19 pandemic, according to his book. Newsweek reported that Yang…

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NewsJun 22, 2021Read →

Andrew Yang Doubles Down on Remarks About Mentally Ill After Backlash

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang (D) is doubling down on his remarks regarding getting mentally ill people off of the streets of New York City. On John Catsimatidis’s radio show Monday, the host said there…

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NewsJun 3, 2021Read →

Yang Breaks With Contenders During Debate Saying He Wants Support From de Blasio, Cuomo

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang (D) says he would welcome endorsements from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) in the upcoming New York City’s Democratic mayoral…

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StoryMay 27, 2021Read →

Andrew Yang Argues Political Cartoon Depicting Him ‘Rings False’

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang (D) is responding to the New York Daily News’ attempt to defend a cartoon he considers racist. The cartoon published by the newspaper depicts Yang as a tourist leaving a Times…

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StoryFeb 2, 2021Read →

Andrew Yang Tests Positive for COVID-19

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang (D) says he has tested positive for COVID-19. In a tweet on Tuesday, Yang wrote, “After testing negative as recently as this weekend, I have taken a positive COVID rapid test…

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NewsJan 14, 2021Read →

Former Presidential Contender Andrew Yang To Run for New York Mayor

Former 2020 U.S. presidential contender Andrew Yang on Wednesday said he will run for mayor of New York City as a Democrat in this year’s elections. Yang built an ardent grassroots following in attempt to become the…

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NewsDec 23, 2020Read →

Ex-Presidential Contender Andrew Yang Files Papers To Run for New York Mayor

Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur and former 2020 U.S. presidential contender, has filed papers to run for mayor of New York City as a Democrat in next year’s elections, according to the city’s Campaign Finance Board. Yang…

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StoryNov 6, 2020Read →

Andrew Yang: Failure to Pass a COVID-19 Relief Bill Before the Election ‘Contributed to Losses in the House’

Former presidential hopeful Andrew Yang is arguing the failure to pass a COVID-19 relief package before the election did not help Democrats win seats in the House. During an interview with the Washington Post, Yang…

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StoryAug 13, 2020Read →

Andrew Yang Added to Convention Lineup After Initially Being Excluded

The Democratic National Committee has granted former presidential hopeful Andrew Yang the opportunity to speak at the upcoming convention after his supporters spoke out on his behalf. Yang penned a Tweet on Thursday to…

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StoryJun 25, 2020Read →

Andrew Yang: Trump’s Use of ‘Kung Flu’ Term Is a ‘Distraction’ From Admin’s Handling of Pandemic

Andrew Yang is suggesting President Donald Trump’s use of the term “Kung flu” is to “distract attention from the fact that the administration is completely botched and mishandled the coronavirus pandemic,” as he says…

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NewsMar 20, 2020Read →

Andrew Yang’s Nonprofit to Send More Than $1 Million to Families Struggling Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Former presidential hopeful Andrew Yang is working to do his part to help Americans get through the coronavirus crisis. Yang’s nonprofit Humanity Forward announced on Friday that it will be spending at least $1 million…

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StoryMar 17, 2020Read →

Andrew Yang Calls for ‘$1,000 a Month Until This Crisis Is Over’ Amid Uncertainty Over Next Eight Weeks

As Americans continue working to adjust to the spread of the coronavirus, lawmakers are proposing a new solution. How does a $1,000 dollar check sound? Former presidential hopeful Andrew Yang is joining Sen. Mitt Romney…

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StoryMar 11, 2020Read →

Andrew Yang Endorses Joe Biden for President: ‘He’s the Right Man for the Job’

Former presidential hopeful Andrew Yang made an endorsement live as primary results were pouring in. CNN’s Anderson Cooper asked Yang where he sees the race going for former Vice President Joe Biden . CNN political…

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StoryMar 6, 2020Read →

Trump Says a ‘Lack of Talent’ Not Sexism Was Responsible for Warren Dropping out of Race

After Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) ended her presidential campaign, many wondered if sexism played a role in her inability to gain traction. However, on Friday, President Donald Trump has his own theory about why…

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StoryMar 5, 2020Read →

Andrew Yang Launches Nonprofit Called Humanity Forward to Continue Ideas of Campaign

Former 2020 presidential hopeful Andrew Yang made an announcement during his appearance on The View just a few weeks after dropping out of the presidential race. He announced he is starting a new nonprofit organization…

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StoryMar 5, 2020Read →

Yang Calls Warren an ‘Amazing Human Being’ Who Would Have Made a ‘Great President’

Responding in real-time to the news that Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) was suspending her presidential campaign, Andrew Yang praised her as an “amazing human being.” During an appearance on “The View” on Thursday…

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NewsMar 4, 2020Read →

Andrew Yang Says He Is Considering a Run for New York City Mayor

CNN political commentator Andrew Yang may not be finished with the spotlight, as he is mulling the idea of a run for New York City mayor. Asked by Buzzfeed if he would consider a run for the mayor position, Yang told…

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StoryFeb 19, 2020Read →

Andrew Yang’s ‘Happy-Go-Lucky Style’ Lands Him a New Role as a CNN Political Commentator

Entrepreneur Andrew Yang is not finished making appearances after dropping out of the 2020 presidential race. Yang will become a political commentator for CNN, as the network announced on Wednesday. CNN touted Yang as a…

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