Aaron Dean, a white former police officer, is out on bond after being arrested and charged with murder for shooting Atatiana Jefferson, a black woman, inside her Texas home. He was responding to a neighbor’s call for a wellness check. Dean resigned before he could be fired from the Fort Worth police department Monday. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Beto O’Rourke’s campaign manager talks Trump impeachment and candidate’s debate prep
Jen O’Malley Dillon, campaign manager for former Texas congressman and Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke, spoke to CBSN’s Caitlin Huey-Burns ahead of Tuesday’s debate in Ohio. The two discussed how O’Rourke is preparing for the debate as well as the specter of impeachment looming over the Democratic primary. Source
10/15: CBS Evening News
Democrats weigh impeachment inquiry vote; Firefighter turns old fire hoses into works of art. Source
Dayton Mayor on what topics Democrats should discuss at Ohio debate
Before Tuesday night’s Democratic presidential debate in Ohio, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley spoke to CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about what she hopes her party’s candidates talk about on stage in Westerville. Source
Why impeachment is a critical topic on the debate stage
The largest primary debate in the U.S. is taking place Tuesday at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, democratic strategist Lynda Tran, and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett discuss the fourth Democratic debate and why the impeachment inquiry will be a critical topic. Source
Michael Bennet: “I’m concerned” about lack of moderates on debate stage
In an interview with CBS News campaign reporter Musadiq Bidar, Colorado Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bennet said he’s “concerned” about the lack of moderates on the debate stage in Westerville, Ohio Tuesday. CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper and CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett spoke to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about Bennet’s remarks. Source
10/15/19: Red and Blue
The largest presidential debate in U.S. history; Health care and jobs among biggest issues in Ohio Source
What Ohio voters want to see in tonight’s Democratic debate
Health care and rural issues are on the minds of voters in Ohio, the state that is hosting Tuesday’s Democratic debate. Scott Light from CBS Columbus affiliate WBNS joined Red and Blue to break down what Democrats need to do to win the state in 2020. Source
LeBron James facing backlash over China comments
LeBron James is under fire after making comments that appeared to side with the Chinese government against Hong Kong. In response, protesters in Hong Kong burned and trampled his jersey. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Hunter Biden breaks silence ahead of Democratic debate
Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, spoke out in his first TV interview since President Trump started raising questions about his previous work in Ukraine and China. It comes ahead of the latest Democratic debate. Ed O’Keefe has the latest. Source