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Elizabeth Warren goes nuclear on Michael Bloomberg to kick off Democratic debate

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts immediately went for the jugular of former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg at the start of Wednesday's Democratic presidential debate, slamming him for his alleged history of demeaning and sexist comments about women.

February 19, 2020

Sanders 2020 Dem favorite, Bloomberg up, Biden and Warren sink: Oddsmaker

The political oddsmakers have good news for former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and more bad news for former Vice President Joseph R. Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts in their latest analysis of who has the best shot at capturing the Democratic presidential nomination.

February 19, 2020

Sanders’ Adviser touts Bloomberg’s ties to ‘notorious tax haven’ Bermuda

A senior adviser to Sen. Bernard Sanders is reminding voters that former New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has called Bermuda his part-time home and touted business opportunities in the "notorious tax haven."

February 18, 2020

Bernie Sanders, supporters fear ‘divisive’ hijacked convention

Sen. Bernard Sanders' supporters have been stricken with an acute case of paranoia about the Democratic Party hijacking the nomination from their guiding light at the national convention this summer.

February 13, 2020

Bernie Sanders’ socialism spooks swing-district Democrats

Lawmakers who flipped Republican-held districts in the 2018 elections are growing worried as they ponder their prospects if they head into November with Sen. Bernard Sanders, a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist, at the top of their ticket.

February 12, 2020

Pete Buttigieg beefs up Nevada team, ad investments

Pete Buttigieg is beefing up his ground game in Nevada and presence on the airwaves ahead of the state's caucuses.

February 12, 2020

Pete Buttigieg on New Hampshire results: ‘We are here to stay’

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday said his performance in the New Hampshire primary proves his campaign is "here to stay" as he called for party unity while lobbing unnamed attacks directed toward his Democratic presidential rivals.

February 11, 2020

Pete Buttigieg’s struggles with minority voters loom in Nevada, South Carolina

Pete Buttigieg is about to come face-to-face with his political kryptonite: skeptical minority voters.

February 11, 2020

Bernie Sanders wins New Hampshire primary; Andrew Yang, Michael Bennet drop out

For the second time, Sen. Bernard Sanders won New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary, strengthening his grip on the far-left mantle in the race and giving him a burst of momentum heading into the Nevada caucuses and South Carolina primary this month.

February 11, 2020

Amy Klobuchar casts herself as Trump’s ‘worst nightmare’

Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota said that her stronger-than-anticipated showing in the New Hampshire presidential primary Tuesday is more evidence that she is fast-becoming President Trump's "worst nightmare."

February 11, 2020

Joe Biden flops in New Hampshire primary

Former Vice President Joe Biden appeared poised to have to peel himself off the political canvas once again after delivering an anemic performance in the New Hampshire primary.

February 11, 2020

Donald Trump mocks Elizabeth Warren over ‘bad night’ in New Hampshire

President Trump mocked what was shaping up to be a "bad night" for Sen. Elizabeth Warren in New Hampshire, saying "Pocahontas" is looking for a way out of the 2020 presidential race.

February 11, 2020

Michael Bennet drops out of 2020 race

Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado on Tuesday said he is ending his bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

February 11, 2020

New Hampshire exit polls: Pete Buttigieg most likely to beat Donald Trump

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is seen as the best candidate to defeat President Trump, according to exit polls in New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary.

February 11, 2020

New Hampshire primary too close to call after polls close

The Democratic primary race in New Hampshire was too close to call after polls closed Tuesday night.

February 11, 2020

Andrew Yang to suspend presidential campaign

Tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang on Tuesday announced he is suspending his bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

February 11, 2020

New Hampshire exit polls: Democrats want Trump slayer, not ideological kin

The voters that turned out for the New Hampshire Democratic primary on Tuesday said they are more interested in fielding a presidential nominee who can defeat President Trump than they are in putting up their ideological avatar.

February 11, 2020

Biden shifts focus to South Carolina

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden isn't planning to stick around to celebrate the final vote tallies from the New Hampshire primary, where he faces the prospect of a disappointing finish.

February 11, 2020

Pete Buttigieg: ‘Very difficult’ for Bernie Sanders to defeat Donald Trump

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg warned Tuesday that Sen. Bernard Sanders could have a "very difficult" time winning the White House because voters are looking for a clearer picture of how the Vermont senator plans to pay for his grand governing vision.

February 11, 2020

Democratic New Hampshire primary gets nastier after Iowa chaos ups ante

The final week of campaigning in New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary ended in much the way it began: with a food fight between the top contenders for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

February 10, 2020