The Latest
-
Biden's reelection bid faces vulnerabilities in wake of special counsel appointment
The appointment of a special counsel to probe Hunter Biden was nonetheless a reminder of the vulnerabilities facing Joe Biden as he wages another election campaign in a deeply uncertain political climate.
-
6 Big Questions Ahead of Final Debate Before Start of Voting
Tuesday marks the last time the leading Democratic presidential contenders will face a national audience on the debate stage before primary voting begins, making it the most significant moment of the 2020 primary season to date.
-
Turbulence Shakes Democrats Going Into Final Debate of 2019
Seven Democratic presidential candidates will stand on stage this week in Los Angeles, a pool of survivors who have withstood almost a year on the campaign trail, sustained attacks from rivals in both parties, and five rounds of high-pressure debates. And while the field has been effectively cut down from more than 20 in the span of six months, a…
-
Booker's Critical Test? Languishing Campaign Plots a Rebound
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker is hoping a speech in Iowa’s capital city could be a spark for his Democratic presidential campaign. With less than two months before the Iowa caucuses open the Democratic 2020 contest, Booker spoke Thursday in Des Moines. Booker argues California Sen. Kamala Harris’ recent departure from the primary forces the party to confront whether it’s...
-
Bloomberg Vows to Refuse Donations, Presidential Salary
Michael Bloomberg will not accept political donations if he runs for president and he will not take a salary if he wins, according to senior aides who offered new details on Saturday about the New York billionaire’s plans to navigate his wealth as he marches toward a formal 2020 announcement. “He has never taken a political contribution in his life....
-
2020 Democratic Primary ‘Really Starting to Heat Up'
After months of speculation and secrecy, the 2020 presidential primary season is about to explode. With several Democrats already in the race, a half dozen more are locking down final travel, staffing and strategy to launch White House bids in the coming weeks. While plans may change, the announcements are expected to come in waves, the first featuring a group...
-
Sanders Allies Contrite, Defiant Amid Harassment Allegations
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and his chief lieutenants are offering contrition and defiance as they face allegations of sexual harassment that plagued his last presidential campaign and now threaten to derail a second White House bid before it begins. Hours after a New York Times report detailed allegations of unwanted sexual advances and pay inequity on his first campaign, Sanders...
