Kamala Harris Drops Out Of Presidential Race
The California senator entered with high expectations and took off after a blockbuster debate showdown with Joe Biden. But her support and funding fell in recent months.
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Pete Buttigieg Spent His Younger Days Pushing Democrats Off Middle Ground
As a college student, the 2020 presidential candidate was deeply frustrated with the Democratic Party during George W. Bush's presidency. He joined friends to redefine party values in bolder terms.
House GOP Rebuts Democrats' Impeachment Efforts: No 'Bribery, Extortion' Proven
The 123-page release mirrors rebuttals that top GOP lawmakers have been making for weeks amid the House Democrats' probe into whether Trump withheld congressionally-appropriated funds for Ukraine.
Georgia Governor Sparks Fight With Trump Allies Over Senate Appointment
Gov. Brian Kemp intends to appoint businesswoman and Republican donor Kelly Loeffler to fill the seat held by Sen. Johnny Isakson, who plans to retire Dec. 31 for health reasons.
GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter To Plead Guilty To Campaign Finance Charge, May Resign
The embattled California congressman only narrowly survived his 2018 campaign despite the heavy GOP tilt of his San Diego district. Former Rep. Darrell Issa was already primarying Hunter for 2020.
Latino Voters Were A Force In Nevada In 2018. Who Will They Back In 2020?
Iowa will vote first in 2020, but Nevada, on Feb. 22, is first in the West — and the first with a lot of Latino voters. Journalist Humberto Sanchez explains the priorities of his state's Hispanics.
As Primaries Near, Booker Campaign Fights To Stay In The Conversation
The New Jersey senator is doing his best to keep his place on the debate stage. He needs to get 4% in four polls in the next two weeks to pass the Democratic National Committee's bar for inclusion.
Ballot Initiatives Thrive On Green: Grassroots, And In Some States, Cash
About half of states allow citizen initiatives. Deadlines are looming in Massachusetts, but it's among the states that allow paid signature gatherers, who can get initiatives over the finish line.
White House Officials Worried Freezing Ukraine Aid Could Break The Law
Workers in the Office of Management and Budget raised immediate legal concerns over the summer when they were asked to halt assistance for Ukraine with no initial explanation.
As 2020 Approaches, Some Experienced Election Officials Head To The Exits
A number of top election officials won't be around next year. Some are retiring after long careers, but others are feeling the strain of an increasingly demanding and politicized job.