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Mar 02 2020
Analysis
As the Democratic old guard frets, Bernie Sanders finds a Texas foothold
Many Democratic strategists and elected officials in Texas have joined their national comrades fretting over the prospect of Bernie Sanders as the Democrats’ standard bearer in their crusade to prevent Donald Trump’s reelection. The concerns have been particularly acute as anti-Sanders Texas Democrats worry over the party’s prospects for flipping congressional and state legislative seats. The
The Texas TribuneNov 25 2019
News
Forgiving Student Debt Would Boost Economy, Economists Say
Presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders want to tear up your student loans and set you financially free. That's popular among voters – especially those struggling to pay off this debt.
Other Democratic candidates have more modest plans. But economists say the dramatic proposals from Sanders and Warren to free millions of Americans from the burden of student debt could
NPR (Online News)Feb 20 2020
News
Democratic debate: Bloomberg rivals line up to attack billionaire
In a punchy debate worthy of Las Vegas, billionaire Michael Bloomberg came under attack from all sides.
The field of candidates for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination has been shrinking for months, but on Wednesday night in Nevada, the debate stage had one significant new arrival.
For the first time since he launched his unconventional, money-suffused campaign in
BBC NewsJan 07 2022
Perspectives Blog
When Dick Cheney Becomes a Litmus Test
From the CenterWhen Joe Biden used the occasion of the one-year anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riots to harshly criticize Donald Trump, the president’s condemnation of his predecessor reflected a growing belief – and growing anger – among Democrats that damaging Trump was essential for the preservation of democracy. Biden went after Trump in unusually personal terms, attacking the
Dan SchnurNov 08 2019
News
Democrats in Battleground States Prefer Moderate Nominee, Poll Shows
A New York Times/Siena College survey in six key states also showed voters want a candidate who can work with Republicans.
Democrats in the country’s most pivotal general election battlegrounds prefer a moderate presidential nominee who would seek common ground with Republicans rather than pursue an ambitious, progressive agenda, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll of
New York Times (News)Nov 08 2019
News
The Voting Blocs Propelling Biden, Warren and Sanders in the 2020 Race
As voters assess their choices for the 2020 presidential nominee, three candidates dominate the primary contest.
Bernie Sanders draws support from lots of young men. Joe Biden has a dominating share of African Americans. Elizabeth Warren is winning the heart of the Democratic Party’s progressive core—voters who call themselves both “strong Democrats’’ and “very liberal.”
Wall Street Journal (News)Feb 20 2020
Headline Roundup
Recap Of The Democratic Presidential Debate In Las Vegas
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Bernie Sanders hurled barbs at former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg at Wednesday night's Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas, as Bloomberg fought back.
The Democratic candidates for president are seeking to defeat their opponents by not only attacking one another, but also by proposing some aggressive ideas and some kitchen-table
NPR (Online News) New York Times (News) The BlazeJul 05 2019
News
Democratic Senate hopes hinge on Trump tide
Democratic and Republican lawmakers believe next year’s battle for the Senate majority largely will hinge on the presidential race — and who wins the Democratic Party’s nomination.
Democrats think they have a shot at winning back the Senate and unified control of Congress, but only if their voters show up in mass to sweep Trump from office.
“It depends on who our candidate is,”
The HillJun 27 2019
Opinion
OPINION: Dem debate reveals wacky things required of liberal candidates. This is how to defeat Trump?
The greatest problem facing the U.S., according to the Democratic presidential candidates who appeared at their first debate Wednesday night, is the power of large corporations.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and her colleagues assured us that it is big business that is to blame for gun violence, drug addiction, mass incarceration, inadequate health care, illegal immigration and
Guest Writer - RightJan 28 2020
News
Why ‘Women win’ isn’t enough for many Iowa voters
How gender factors into voters’ choices has always been complicated. Now, many people argue the United States could finally elect a woman president – but that doesn’t mean that underlying question has gotten any simpler.
Mike Roddy prefers to watch women’s basketball.
He and his wife Nancy drove almost three hours from their home in Mason City on Sunday to watch the University
Christian Science Monitor