Democratic presidential debate: 6 unanswered questions as primary voting looms
The prime-time faceoff comes just 20 days before Iowa’s caucuses as polls suggest the nomination is truly up for grabs. Continue reading
Democratic race
Joe Biden officially announces 2020 U.S. presidential run
Former U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest on Thursday, betting that his working-class appeal and ties to Barack Obama’s presidency will help him overcome questions about his place in today’s increasingly liberal Democratic Party. Continue reading
Facing calls for him to quit, Bernie Sanders meets with Barack Obama at White House
The high-profile meeting in the Oval Office illustrated the intensifying effort within the Democratic Party to unite behind Hillary Clinton as the nominee so the party can focus fully on defeating Republican Donald Trump in the fall. Continue reading
President Obama preparing to endorse Hillary Clinton
As Hillary Clinton secured the delegates needed to become the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Obama was on the verge of formally endorsing his former secretary of state. Continue reading
In final Iowa blitz, an outraged Clinton channels Sanders
Hillary Clinton has begun channeling the economic indignation of her rival Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, whose unapologetically liberal campaign has tightened the Democratic race. Continue reading