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Trump Abandonment

Dave Whamond Nov 17, 2022 Dig deeper

Buttigieg Campaign Failed to Disclose Power Brokers in Release of Big Donors

By Julia Conley / Common Dreams Dec 18, 2019 Among them are a hedge fund manager, a charter school founder and a lawyer who represented Wall Street banks. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Kamala Harris Ends Run for President

KATHLEEN RONAYNE and NICHOLAS RICCARDI / The Associated Press Dec 3, 2019 Trailblazing California attorney general and senator failed to attract attention and cash with what was seen as an inconsistent message. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Who Exactly Are Biden’s Bundlers?

By Jeff Hauser and Eleanor Eagan / Independent Media Institute Oct 30, 2019 The former VP's campaign is so cash-poor that it has moved from disavowing an outside super PAC to throwing the door open to one. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Buttigieg Has Money, but Can He Turn It Into 2020 Win?

SARA BURNETT / The Associated Press Jul 6, 2019 The Democratic presidential candidate takes in a stunning nearly $25 million in the second quarter, which he'll use to beef up staff. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Rich Father-in-Law Has Helped, Complicated O’Rourke’s Career

WILL WEISSERT and RYAN J. FOLEY / The Associated Press Jul 6, 2019 The Democratic 2020 presidential hopeful might never have made it on the national stage without real estate investor William Sanders. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Poor People’s Campaign Aims to Bring MLK’s Dream to Fruition

Emily Wells / Truthdig May 12, 2018 A movement to bring poverty to the center of the political agenda kicks off Monday, and Truthdig is launching a reader-funded drive to help the website cover the story. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

After Parkland, U.S. Parents Push for School Security Upgrades

REBECCA REYNOLDS YONKER and MICHAEL MELIA / The Associated Press Mar 1, 2018 Cameras, metal detectors, door locks and other defenses are being proposed for school buildings around the country. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Contributions to Progressive Causes Surge After Trump’s Election

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Dec 26, 2016 Planned Parenthood received more than 300,000 donations in the six weeks after the election -- 40 times the group's normal rate.Planned Parenthood received more than 300,000 donations in the six weeks after the election—40 times the group's normal rate. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Questions About Clinton Campaign’s Transparency Ramp Up After a Weekend of Closed Fundraisers

Staff / Truthdig Aug 23, 2016 The Democratic presidential nominee hasn’t held a news conference in more than 260 days, despite growing concerns about her use of a personal email server and the role of the Clinton Foundation during her tenure as secretary of state. (Pictured, Martha's Vineyard, a Massachusetts island where Clinton raised funds last weekend.) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Donzi Scheme

Will Durst / Truthdig Jun 29, 2016 In 2000 Donald Trump told Fortune Magazine, "It’s very possible I could be the first presidential candidate to run and make money off of it." That's the goal. He’s got 4½ months to make as much money as possible. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

After a Very Bad Month, Donald Trump Fires Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski

Staff / Truthdig Jun 21, 2016 Lewandowski, said to have had poor relationships with other staff, is dismissed as the Republican presidential hopeful sinks in the polls. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )