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Puerto Rico is Nothing and Everything for the Democrats

Paul Figueroa / Truthdig May 14, 2024 What the Democratic primary says about Puerto Rican politics and the Biden coalition’s standing with Hispanic voters. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Down With the Ship

Christopher Weyant Mar 7, 2024 Dig deeper

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Biden and Trump Win Super Tuesday as Down-Ballot Races Form

States Newsroom Staff / Michigan Advance Mar 6, 2024 Nikki Haley pulled off an upset in Vermont, but it wasn't enough to keep her campaign afloat. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Iowa Crasher

Frank Hansen Aug 14, 2023 Dig deeper

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Coronavirus, the Frozen Primary and a Reset to 2016: How Bernie’s Political Revolution Can Still Get Back on Track

By Anis Shivani / Truthdig Mar 15, 2020 The coronavirus is a divine intervention that can yet help Bernie Sanders straighten his course. It’s a total reset in a fast-moving era when a campaign needs to reinvent itself several times over within the same cycle. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Delegates Process May Shift Because of COVID-19

By Steven Rosenfeld Mar 14, 2020 The next stage in the 2020 process is county-level conventions where hundreds of activists, organizers and officials are expected to attend starting this month. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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The Iowa Caucuses Are a Mortal Threat to Democracy

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Feb 7, 2020 The process is unrepresentative and undemocratic, but national political reporters and Iowa businesspeople will never let it die. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Israel’s Embattled Netanyahu Wins by Landslide in Primary

JOSEPH KRAUSS / The Associated Press Dec 26, 2019 He could get a third chance to form a government in a March election. A win would give him immunity on the corruption charges he faces. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Tuesday’s Primaries: Murphy Sails Through in Connecticut, Sanders Wins in Vermont

The Associated Press Aug 14, 2018 Primaries held in four states—Vermont, Connecticut, Minnesota and Wisconsin—featured names like Bernie Sanders, Scott Walker and Tim Pawlenty, along with those of a number of newer contenders. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

As Primaries Begin, Voter-Roll Security Is a Cause for Concern

CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and SARAH ZIMMERMAN / The Associated Press Mar 18, 2018 Cybersecurity experts say it's crucial that states shore up vulnerabilities in election systems now, with midterm campaigns underway and the 2020 presidential election on the horizon. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Update: CNN Announces Donna Brazile’s Resignation in Light of New WikiLeaks Revelations

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Nov 1, 2016 The interim Democratic National Committee chairwoman came under scrutiny as new evidence points to abuses of power. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )