May 17 Biden's VP search puts spotlight on how long he'll serve By Will Weissert, Associated Press While someone like Elizabeth Warren could broaden Biden's appeal among progressives, the 70-year-old Massachusetts senator wouldn't be the face of a new generation many in the party are seeking. That might be an advantage for younger contenders, such as California… Continue reading
May 16 Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats have powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus response bill through the House, over Republican opposition. Continue reading
Apr 09 The fight over the next coronavirus aid package, explained By Lisa Desjardins Less than two weeks after passing the largest recovery act in U.S. history, leaders in Washington have quickly agreed that the $2.2 trillion measure was not enough. Continue reading
Apr 04 Trump, Dems clash on boosting mail-in voting during pandemic By Kevin Freking, Colleen Long, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press WASHINGTON — While Wisconsin struggles to hold its primary on Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Democrats are bickering over how to provide voters with safe and secure access to a ballot as the coronavirus pandemic rages in the U.S. and… Continue reading
Mar 25 Primary purgatory with no 12th Democratic debate on horizon By Associated Press The uncertainty reflects both the political realities of Biden's lead and the public health realities of the virus, which could make another debate logistically difficult because of the social distancing orders from public officials. Continue reading
Mar 17 Joe Biden wins Arizona primary By Associated Press Biden also won contests in Florida and Illinois on Tuesday. Continue reading
Mar 17 How postponing primaries for COVID-19 could complicate the 2020 race By Candice Norwood A growing number of states are moving their primaries, raising questions about how the 2020 presidential race will proceed in a time of public crisis. Continue reading
Mar 14 Dems, GOP forge virus outbreak into '20 campaign issue By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Coronavirus is already coloring the 2020 campaign, with Democrats convinced President Donald Trump's response to the outbreak leaves him and down-ballot Republicans vulnerable over the burgeoning health crisis, his competency and — potentially most damaging — the staggering economy. Continue reading
Mar 11 Bernie Sanders wins North Dakota caucuses By Associated Press Sanders also won the state's Democratic caucuses over Hillary Clinton in 2016 by nearly 40 percentage points. Continue reading
Mar 11 Biden wins Idaho primary By Associated Press Democrats in Idaho are using a primary for the first time. They used a caucus in 2016 to pick Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nominee. Continue reading