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A Woman Has Never Run New York City. Can Kathryn Garcia Change That?
By Charlotte Alter
Pelosi Is Trying to Save the Economy—Again
By Molly Ball
The Democrats Need a New Tune
By Harry Boyte and Trygve Throntveit
Michael Bloomberg OKs Release of 3 Women's NDAs
By Madeleine Carlisle
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Candidates Hit Bloomberg
We're at a crucial point in the the 2020 Democratic presidential primary: two early voting states are behind us and two more — Nevada and South Carolina — lay ahead. Some candidates are skyrocketing in...
By Madeleine Carlisle
April 30, 2021
Forget Iowa. The Democrats Now Have Bigger 2020 Problems
Caucus confusion clouds the search for a nominee
By Molly Ball/Des Moines
April 30, 2021
Michael Bloomberg Will Join Tonight's Democratic Primary Debate in Nevada. Here’s What to Know
As primaries start, there are three Democratic debates in February. Here’s a complete guide to all of them
By Madeleine Carlisle
April 30, 2021
'A Fighting Chance': Tulsi Gabbard Could Possibly Win Her Defamation Suit Against Hillary Clinton
The case will come down to whether or not Clinton statement's were "statements of fact" or "statements of opinion"
By Madeleine Carlisle
April 30, 2021
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Reveals Her Hair Loss as She Shares Her ‘Very Personal’ Alopecia Diagnosis
She decided to go public "to be freed from the secret" and "shame"
By Madeleine Carlisle
April 30, 2021
Pelosi Names Impeachment Managers
These seven lawmakers will essentially serve as prosecutors in the Senate trial on President Donald Trump's removal
By Madeleine Carlisle
April 30, 2021
'I Disagreed'
If you're a Democrat running for President, the stakes were high tonight. January's Democratic presidential primary debate was the last one before the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 3, where voters start to weigh in on...
By Madeleine Carlisle
April 30, 2021
What to Know Ahead of Tonight's Democratic Debate
It's a new year, a new decade and a new phase of the 2020 Democratic presidential contest. That's right — we're entering primary voting season, and that can only mean one thing: tonight brings another...
By Madeleine Carlisle
April 30, 2021
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Apologizes To Joe Biden After Mocking Debate Response on Stuttering
Biden has long been open about his childhood stutter
By Madeleine Carlisle
April 30, 2021
Final Debate of 2019
Seven candidates took the stage in the final Democratic Debate of 2019. Follow along for live updates.
By Madeleine Carlisle
April 30, 2021
Read the Full Articles of Impeachment Against Trump
On Tuesday morning, House Democrats announced they are introducing two articles of impeachment against the President
By Madeleine Carlisle
April 30, 2021
November's Democratic Debate: Everything to Know
2020 Democrats will take the stage on Nov. 20 at the next Democratic debate. Here’s what to expect
By Madeleine Carlisle
April 30, 2021
Bemused, Frustrated Reactions Abound After CNN's Ellen DeGeneres Question at Last Night's Democratic Debate
Some have criticized the moderators for focusing on DenGeneres' controversial friendship rather than crucial issues like climate change
By Madeleine Carlisle
April 30, 2021
Everything to Know About Tonight's Democratic Debate
A record-breaking 12 candidates will take the stage on Oct. 15.
By Madeleine Carlisle
April 30, 2021
2020 Democrats Pitch Climate Change Plans to Iowa Farmers
As in other years, Democratic presidential candidates hitting the Iowa State Fair this weekend came armed with policy ideas targeted at rural farmers who dominate the state. The difference this time: Those proposals were about...
By Justin Worland / Des Moines, Iowa
April 30, 2021
Democrats Blame Trump in Blunt Language for Mass Shooting in El Paso
In August of 2016, then-Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton condemned Donald Trump for "taking hate groups mainstream," arguing that he would promote prejudice and paranoia if he were elected. Three years later, the candidates vying...
By Lissandra Villa
April 30, 2021
Whose Party Is It?
The Democrats' debate will shape America's future
By Molly Ball
April 30, 2021
2020 Snapshot: New Hampshire, Seven Months Out
It was a typical summer Friday night. Beer and cocktails flowing freely under a temporary tent. Guests grazing on a buffet of watermelon and mixed greens, corn and sliders. People complaining about their idiot bosses....
By Philip Elliott / Portsmouth, N.H.
April 30, 2021
Inside the Grassroots Driving 2020 Democrats to the Left
Activists and presidential candidates gathered this week for the annual Netroots Nation convention
By Lissandra Villa / Philadelphia
July 15, 2019
Warren Unveils Plan to Decriminalize Border Crossings
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren's new immigration plan would decriminalize migration, making it a civil rather than criminal violation, following the lead of a plan by former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro. Unveiled in...
By Abby Vesoulis
April 30, 2021
Where The 2020 Democratic Candidates Stand On Medicare For All
The second Democratic primary debate on Thursday night saw an extended period of serious policy discussion on the future of the nation's health care. While Medicare-for-all has been the rallying cry of those on the...
By Abigail Abrams
April 30, 2021
All of the Highlights From Thursday's Debate
Democratic presidential contenders went after three targets on the second night of this week's 2020 Democratic debates: Former Vice President Joe Biden, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and President Donald Trump. As the frontrunner, Biden faced...
By Ryan Teague Beckwith
April 30, 2021
Democrats Don’t Have a Plan to Deal with Mitch McConnell
When moderator Chuck Todd asked Elizabeth Warren if she has a plan to deal with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell the same way that she has plans for free college and better health care, her...
By Lissandra Villa
April 30, 2021
None of the 2020 Websites Are Fully Accessible to Disabled Voters
When Virginia Jacko found out the first Democratic presidential debates of the 2020 election cycle were going to be held in Miami, she was excited to learn more about the candidates and their policies before...
By Abigail Abrams
April 30, 2021
The Longshot Candidates Are Hoping for a Breakout Moment at the Debates
But if they don't get one, there's still time
By Lissandra Villa
April 30, 2021
Elizabeth Warren Has a Plan for the Debate
Framed by a backdrop of a neon-pink sunset outlined with palm trees, Sen. Elizabeth Warren at first seemed out of place on Tuesday as she faced a young and diverse audience in Miami on the...
By Vera Bergengruen / Miami
April 30, 2021
Sanders and Warren Face Looming Showdown
Joe Biden may be the frontrunner for the Democratic primary, but progressive Democrats are locked in a shadow primary of their own: in the next year, they'll have to decide whether Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth...
By Charlotte Alter
April 30, 2021
Here's How 2020 Democrats' Student Loan Debt Proposals Compare
Elizabeth Warren and Julían Castro want to help pay off student loan debt. Bernie Sanders wants to forgive it entirely. Student loan forgiveness has become a hot topic in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, with...
By Madeleine Joung
April 30, 2021
The 7 Ways to Lose a Presidential Debate
Debates can be defining moments for presidential candidates. Since they provide rare opportunities for voters to see candidates face off directly against one another, debates can produce viral moments and soundbites that get replayed on...
By Madeleine Joung
April 30, 2021
The Biggest Moments From Debate Night One
Elizabeth Warren said she'd abolish private insurance, while Amy Klobuchar questioned "kicking half of America off of their health insurance." Julián Castro attacked Beto O'Rourke for not supporting proposals to treat border crossings as civil...
By Ryan Teague Beckwith
April 30, 2021
The Biden Pile-On Is Just Getting Started
The vinegar in the slaw will hardly be the most acrid item on Joe Biden's plate as he arrives at Rep. Jim Clyburn's legendary fish fry. The former Vice President had largely lucked out with...
By Philip Elliott
June 22, 2019
I've Helped Presidential Candidates Prepare for Debates. Here's What I'd Advise This Year's Contenders.
Over the past 15 years, I have helped a number of presidential candidates prepare for debates, and I am certain the 2020 contenders are feeling the pressure to have a breakout moment in their upcoming...
By Jennifer Palmieri
June 27, 2019
Democrats Look for a Rejoinder to 'Socialism' in 2020
"If we don't nominate a self-proclaimed socialist, we'll probably be OK."
By Philip Elliott / Charleston, S.C.
June 19, 2019
Democrats Don’t Want to Play by Donald Trump’s Playbook
"I don’t think that’s what we want to see anymore"
By Lissandra Villa
April 30, 2021
Elizabeth Warren Wins Democratic Debate Scheduling
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren caught something of a break at Friday's random dividing of the Democratic debate schedule, emerging as the strongest candidate on the first of two debates and dodging what's shaping up to...
By Philip Elliott
April 30, 2021
Can a Small-Town Mayor Run as the Foreign Policy Candidate in 2020?
Pete Buttigieg typically campaigns in shirtsleeves. But on Tuesday, the mayor of South Bend, Ind., wore a jacket and tie. The change in wardrobe signaled a dramatic shift in approach, as the Democratic presidential candidate...
By Charlotte Alter
April 30, 2021
Coming Soon to Dem Primaries
The political arm of Charles Koch’s ambitious network is preparing to start playing in Democratic primaries for the Senate, House and local roles, according to a memo being sent Friday. The decision is the result...
By Philip Elliott
April 30, 2021
Can Biden Stay on Top of the Democratic Field?
Before Joe Biden announced his presidential campaign, the former vice president privately worried about the fundamentals. Could he raise the money needed to mount a credible campaign? Could he assemble a diverse and experienced staff?...
By Philip Elliott / Concord, N.H.
April 30, 2021
What Makes Trump's 'Treason' Talk Different
The Constitution sets a high bar for treason charges. But Donald Trump has used a much lower standard
By Ryan Teague Beckwith
April 30, 2021
How the 2016 Debates Are Haunting Democrats
Democrats and Republicans had opposing problems when they held their presidential primary debates in 2016. For Democrats, the perception that the party Establishment favored Hillary Clinton fueled criticism about the format and timing of the...
By Madeleine Joung
April 30, 2021
How Being the Frontrunner Could Hurt Biden
On paper, Joe Biden has about as many advantages as a presidential candidate could want. A former vice president, he has national name recognition, a strong connection to a popular former president, longstanding ties to...
By Philip Elliott
April 29, 2021
Tim Ryan Is Trying to Break Through in the 2020 Field With a Midwestern Message
You may have heard of Tim Ryan's cousin. Sitting on a barstool in an office-park brewery in West Des Moines, Iowa, Ryan tells the tale of how cousin Donny called him up two decades ago,...
By Philip Elliott/West Des Moines, Iowa
April 11, 2019
Pelosi Won't Talk Impeachment. Democrats Might
Top Democrats don't want to say it, but the House will likely move to oust President Trump
By Molly Ball
April 29, 2021
Why Democrats Said 'No' to a Fox News Debate
The Democratic National Committee's decision to exclude Fox News from hosting any of the 12 planned presidential primary debates was praised by liberal activists, but it raised new concerns about the party's strategy. “The grassroots...
By Philip Elliott
April 29, 2021
Democrats Bet On Mueller Delivering the Goods. What If He Doesn't?
Or the public never sees his report?
By Alana Abramson
April 29, 2021
Omar Tweets Reveal Larger Democratic Debate on Israel
The controversy that swirled around Congress this week after Rep. Ilhan Omar insinuated that politicians only support Israel because of donations from wealthy Jews died down as quickly as it began. Publicly rebuked by leaders...
By Alana Abramson
April 29, 2021
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