The candidates sparred angrily over whether to wipe out private health insurance and institute a government-run health system. Source: NYT > Business – Abby Goodnough
Houston Expected to Host Third Democratic Debate on ABC
A smaller field of candidates is expected for the third televised debate sponsored by the Democratic Party, which is finishing plans for the event in September. Source: NYT > Business – Michael M. Grynbaum
Democrats Confront Divisions Over Health Care in Debate
The “show of hands” question underscores how an issue that united the party in 2018 has potential to fracture it in 2020. Source: NYT > Business – Abby Goodnough and Thomas Kaplan
Why Tuesday’s City Primary Could Mean the End of Philadelphia’s Soda Tax
The tax isn’t on the ballot, but the beverage industry has spent more than $600,000 to back City Council and mayoral candidates who want to strike it down. Source: NYT > Business – ANDREW JACOBS
In Andrew Yang, the Internet Finds a Meme-Worthy Candidate
Mr. Yang’s presidential campaign has catapulted out of obscurity thanks in part to a devoted online following, including some fans he’d rather not have. Source: NYT > Business – KEVIN ROOSE