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Oct 11 2019
Opinion
Democratic Candidates Promise LGBT Voters They'll Punish All the Right People
"This is going to be one forum where you're going to hear very little disagreement between the candidates," former Vice President Joe Biden observed. He was absolutely correct.
The event was a CNN town hall in Los Angeles Thursday night, where nine Democratic candidates were interviewed about their stances on LGBT issues. Those who tuned in for the four-and-a-half-hour show were treated
ReasonFeb 27 2013
News
Colorado Republicans bristle as White House meddles in state's gun control debate
Republican lawmakers in Colorado say they want the White House to stay out of their state battle over gun control, accusing Vice President Biden of personally leaning on Democratic legislators for their votes in a tight campaign that could change the national conversation on gun rights.
Fox News DigitalOct 09 2019
News
Democrats see an upside to Trump stonewalling their impeachment inquiry
They argue it looks like obstruction.
The Trump administration’s decision to block a key witness from testifying in the Ukraine-related impeachment inquiry isn’t a concern for House Democrats. In fact, they say that move gives them even greater ammunition for President Donald Trump’s impeachment.
Here’s why: keeping US Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland away from
VoxFeb 24 2020
News
Democratic panic over Sanders reaches fever pitch as socialist candidate cements front-runner status
Tensions between Democratic Party loyalists and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are reaching a boiling point as the democratic socialist cemented his front-runner status for the party's 2020 presidential nomination.
Ahead of his decisive victory in the Nevada caucuses, Sanders tweeted out a message that has been a central theme in his campaign: "I've got news for the Republican
Washington ExaminerOct 08 2019
News
Trump bars Gordon Sondland, key player in Ukraine controversy, from testifying in impeachment investigation
The Trump administration on Tuesday blocked a U.S. ambassador involved in orchestrating pressure on Ukraine from being deposed by House Democrats leading an impeachment inquiry.
Gordon Sondland, President Donald Trump's ambassador to the European Union, was scheduled to appear before a trio of committees Tuesday morning to answer questions about his role in pushing Ukraine's president
USA TODAYJan 14 2020
News
Democrats draw battle lines in Iowa
In three weeks, Iowa Democrats will begin the party's process for selecting a nominee to take on Donald Trump in the general election. After more than a year of campaigning, it's almost time for actual voters to begin weighing in - and the race is still wide open.
Lil and Jarad Bernstein stood at the edge of the crowd gathered near the stage after a Pete Buttigieg rally in Des Moines on
BBC NewsFeb 21 2020
News
Health, heat and deportations: the issues driving Nevada caucus voters
Saturday’s ‘first-in-the-west’ vote brings a diverse electorate more in line with the demographics of America and the party.
As Nevada prepares for the caucuses that could reshape the US presidential race, Democratic voters here remained divided on who is the best candidate to end the tumultuous presidency of Donald Trump.
But across the state, Democratic primary voters agreed
The GuardianDec 07 2020
Perspectives Blog
Unexpected Overlaps: Republican Voters Believe Humans Contribute to Climate Change, Support Limiting Emissions
During his campaign, Joe Biden ran on a plan for more aggressive climate change action. Among the changes, left-rated and right-rated sources confirm that former Secretary of State John Kerry will have a Cabinet-level role as a special envoy for climate and a seat on the National Security Council.
Climate change has been a deeply divisive topic in American politics. Despite this,
Max KarlinSep 09 2020
Perspectives Blog
When the World Waits For John Kelly
If he chose to do so, former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly could become the most consequential endorser in the history of American politics. And he wouldn’t even have to endorse.
In the days since it was first reported that President Donald Trump had allegedly disparaged American military veterans, speculation regarding Kelly’s role in the controversy has reached a fever pitch.
Dan SchnurMay 21 2020
Analysis
Why Trump Will Likely Lose In November
Donald Trump captured the presidency in 2016 in part because he perceived, alone among presidential contenders that year, that a chasm had opened up between the country’s arrogant meritocratic elite and vast numbers of citizens who felt the elites had turned on them and were leading the country astray. But another factor was the perception of many voters that Barack Obama’s second term had
The American Conservative