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How the Biden Administration Lost Its Way
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Joe Biden’s Presidency Highlights the Rifts in the Catholic Church
The hymns of the Catholic Church have been the soundtrack to Joe Biden’s life. He attends Mass on Sundays and holy days, and before major events. In Oval Office meetings, Biden sometimes pulls from his...
By Brian Bennett
March 31, 2021
Inside Biden’s 100 Day Agenda
When Franklin Delano Roosevelt was sworn in as President on March 4, 1933, a quarter of Americans were unemployed and multitudes were living in shanty-towns. By the end of his first 100 days in office,...
By Alana Abramson
January 21, 2021
How President Biden Handles a Divided America Will Define His Legacy
The quest for unity will be President Joe Biden's defining test
By Charlotte Alter
January 21, 2021
Biden Was My Best Man. Now He's My President
I met Joe Biden in the early 1960s. He was 19. I was 14. I was raised in a poor, poor Black family. At home, I had no food at the table sometimes. In those...
By Richard "Mouse" Smith
January 20, 2021
Photographs From the Inauguration
The day projected twin images of a nation struggling with chaos and an Administration aiming for normalcy
By Abigail Abrams
January 20, 2021
Sanders' Campaign Future Could Depend on Michigan
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has a critical mission on Tuesday: beating former Vice President Joe Biden in Michigan. On a day when 352 of the remaining delegates in the Democratic presidential primary will be awarded,...
By Lissandra Villa
March 9, 2020
A Big Decision Now Looms for Elizabeth Warren
On a chilly Thursday afternoon, a well-prepared woman in a purple quilted jacket stood next to her husband, exhaled, and announced she was suspending her presidential campaign. Senator Elizabeth Warren declined to endorse either Senator...
By Charlotte Alter
March 5, 2020
Biden's Super Tuesday Surge
"I'm above the ground,” Joe Biden said in Los Angeles the morning of Super Tuesday. The Democratic presidential candidate gripped a styrofoam cup of ice cream in his left hand, the city’s mayor looking over...
By Molly Ball
March 4, 2020
Why Joe Biden's Campaign Is In Trouble
After back-to-back dismal finishes, former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign is scrambling to sharpen its strategy as it heads into a do-or-die stretch. Biden advisers spent much of Wednesday on the phone with donors and...
By Philip Elliott/Manchester, N.H.
February 13, 2020
Front-Runner
Sanders’s success in the first two contests makes him the undeniable front-runner
By Charlotte Alter/Nashua, N.H.
February 12, 2020
Biden Limps into New Hampshire
“If Amy beats him, it’ll tell him to work a hell of a lot harder than he has been."
By Philip Elliott/Manchester, N.H.
February 10, 2020
Joe Does It His Way
Joe Biden’s White House bid began with false starts, pledges to do better in respecting women’s personal spaces and a concerted effort to contain his gaffes. He never fully got it together — and it...
By Philip Elliott/Waterloo, Iowa
February 2, 2020
Joe Biden Campaigns Like He's Inevitable. That Might Be Premature
In the final days ahead of the Iowa caucuses, former Vice President Joe Biden is looking past his Democratic opponents and sharpening his critique of the man he hopes to run against this fall, telling...
By Philip Elliott/Waukee, Iowa
January 31, 2020
Buttigieg Attacks Sanders and Biden to Make Case for Generational Change
"This is no time to get caught up in reliving arguments from before," Buttigieg said. "The less 2020 resembles 2016 in our party, the better."
By Charlotte Alter/Decorah, Iowa
January 30, 2020
Why Iowans May Be Ready to Settle for Joe Biden
In the final sprint before the caucuses, Biden’s advisers are consistently making his electability their closing argument.
By Philip Elliott / Iowa City, Iowa
January 28, 2020
Hunter Biden Admits 'Poor Judgment' in Ukraine
Hunter Biden, the son of the former Vice President, acknowledged having "poor judgment" in deciding to taking a position on the board of a Ukrainian natural gas company on Monday — but firmly denied having...
By Tara Law
October 15, 2019
Biden Now Openly Supports Trump's Impeachment
Biden had argued that he had to keep his focus on defeating Trump at the ballot box
By Philip Elliott
October 9, 2019
Why Joe Biden's Slow-Paced Campaign Hasn't Slumped
"It's a little early to play hide the candidate," said one former Biden aide who has no formal role with the current campaign. "But I get it."
By Philip Elliott
September 20, 2019
The Violence Against Women Act Was Signed 25 Years Ago. Here's How the Law Changed American Culture
Joe Biden described the bill as his “proudest legislative accomplishment"
By Tara Law
September 12, 2019
Joe Biden's Campaign Downplays Expectations for Iowa and New Hampshire
Aides' comments suggest that the former Vice President's team is trying to prepare supporters for a long, arduous nominating fight.
By Philip Elliott
September 3, 2019
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
August 12, 2019
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
August 5, 2019
What It Was Like Watching the Debates in Flint
Between Harris, Biden, and Booker, no clear favorite emerged. Instead, these Flint voters seemed drawn to candidates like businessman Andrew Yang and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.
By Charlotte Alter/Flint, Mich.
August 1, 2019
Who Shined, Who Stumbled
Ten Democratic presidential candidates gathered in Detroit Wednesday for a rowdy debate that underscored the party's deep divisions. Here are 10 of the top takeaways: 1. This Was the Most Diverse Presidential Debate in American...
By TIME Staff
August 1, 2019
Joe Biden Is Ready for a Debate Rematch
Biden has personally signed off on a more aggressive posture and has has been studying dossiers about Harris’ record as a prosecutor and California Attorney General, advisers say
By Charlotte Alter / Detroit
July 31, 2019
Here's How Much the 2020 Presidential Candidates Have Raised So Far
South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg has built a fundraising machine. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren has momentum with the grassroots. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are holding steady, and California...
By Nadia Suleman
July 9, 2019
Eric Swalwell Drops Out of the 2020 Presidential Race
California Rep. Eric Swalwell became the first serious presidential candidate to drop from the Democratic primary on Monday. "Today ends our presidential campaign," he said at a press conference Monday afternoon. The 37-year-old Congressman launched...
By Alana Abramson
July 8, 2019
Behind Kamala Harris' Attack on Biden's Civil Rights Record
Sen. Kamala Harris confronted former Vice President Joe Biden over his civil rights record in one of the most tense moments of Thursday's Democratic primary debate. And she used her own story as the lone...
By Mahita Gajanan
June 28, 2019
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
June 27, 2019
Biden Has Never Had a High-Pressure Debate Like This
For Joe Biden, the déjà vu is real. An unpopular, scandal-plagued incumbent President. Tax cuts that aren’t being felt in the middle class. A restless public that has lost faith in its institutions and is...
By Vera Bergengruen
June 27, 2019
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 21, 2019
More and More Countries Agree on This Climate Change Goal. Will It Work?
As lawmakers around the world debate how best to fight climate change, one goal is rapidly becoming standard: net-zero emissions by 2050. That means that greenhouse gases would be dramatically reduced — most likely by...
By Justin Worland
June 21, 2019
Booker, de Blasio Hit Biden For Reminiscing About Segregationists
Sen. Cory Booker and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio harshly criticized Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden Wednesday over his comments about working with segregationist lawmakers in the past. In a marked contrast from the...
By Lissandra Villa
June 19, 2019
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
June 14, 2019
'Of Course I Could.' Anita Hill Says She Could Potentially Vote for Joe Biden
Hill also said she does not equate Biden's actions to those of President Trump
By Josiah Bates
June 13, 2019
Nearly 40% of Americans Think Presidents in Their 70s Are Too Old
President Donald Trump is 72. The Democratic frontrunner, former Vice President Joe Biden, is 76, while the runner-up, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, is 77. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren turns 70 next week. Here's some bad...
By Charlotte Alter
June 12, 2019
Biden's Iowa Polls Are Good, But Organizing Needs Work
To read the polling binders, former Vice President Joe Biden is a runaway favorite here in Iowa in the Democratic primary. But behind the scenes, he's playing a furious game of catch-up. As the Democratic...
By Lissandra Villa / Des Moines
June 11, 2019
No Breakouts in Iowa 2020 Cattle Call
Nineteen of the 24 Democratic presidential candidates took the stage in Iowa on Sunday at the largest cattle-call event for the historically large field to date, but none of them managed to leverage it into...
By Lissandra Villa / Cedar Rapids, Iowa
June 9, 2019
Joe Biden Is the Only 2020 Democrat Who Doesn't Back Marijuana Legalization
In 2016, legalizing marijuana was a niche issue. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders mentioned it occasionally, while former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton supported the lesser step of removing pot from Schedule I of the Controlled...
By Charlotte Alter
June 7, 2019
Biden's Abortion Flip-Flop
"Circumstances have changed" regarding abortion, Biden says, reversing his position from the day before.
By Tara Law
June 7, 2019
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.
June 5, 2019
Joe Biden's New Hampshire Trip Had Some Very Joe Biden Moments
Joe Biden had fun on his second campaign trip to New Hampshire. The same could not be said for his campaign staff, nervously watching from the sidelines. On several occasions, the former vice president signaled...
By Philip Elliott / Concord, N.H.
June 5, 2019
Greenpeace Gives Joe Biden a B on Climate Change Report Card
President Donald Trump got an F
By Ari Natter / Bloomberg
May 30, 2019
Trump Trains His Fire on Biden in Pennsylvania
President Trump seems itching for a fight against Joe Biden. Monday night he tried out some new jabs. Standing in front of thousands of supporters at a rally in north central Pennsylvania, Trump leveled multiple...
By Brian Bennett / Montoursville, Pa.
May 21, 2019
Biden Settles on Election Theme of Unity
Former Vice President Joe Biden has had it with partisan gridlock and political games. He thinks he can still find a way to work with rival Republicans. And he thinks President Donald Trump wakes up...
By Philip Elliott
May 20, 2019
Biden Looks to Make a Splash With Official 2020 Kickoff
Since he joined the crowded field of Democratic presidential contenders, former Vice President Joe Biden has worn the mantle of frontrunner comfortably. Polls show him ahead by double digits, nationally and in early nominating states....
By Philip Elliott
May 17, 2019
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