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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) (C) speaks as Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) (L), South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg, former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) (R) listen during the Democratic Presidential Debate at Tyler Perry Studios November 20, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. ( Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP)
November 21, 2019, 7:56 am
In Democratic debate, candidates assail Trump rather than each other
Candidates explicitly acknowledge importance of black and other minority voters; climate crisis finally gains some attention
By Nicholas Riccardi and Bill Barrow
Candidates participate in a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by CNN/New York Times at Otterbein University, October 15, 2019, in Westerville, Ohio. (John Minchillo/AP)
October 16, 2019, 8:20 am
Key takeaways from the Democratic presidential candidate debate
Crowded together onstage, candidates snipe at each others’ policies on taxation but stand united on impeachment for Trump
By Nicholas Riccardi
US Sen. Kamala Harris speaks during a town hall meeting at Canyon Springs High School on March 1, 2019 in North Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP)
March 9, 2019, 8:03 pm
Pot-litics: 2020 Democrats line up behind cannabis legalization
Presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders co-sponsor Cory Booker’s legislation to end federal prohibition
By Michael R. Blood and Nicholas Riccardi
The flag-draped casket of the late US Senator John McCain arrives at the North Phoenix Baptist Church for the memorial service honoring McCain, August 30, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (AFP / Robyn Beck)
August 31, 2018, 6:55 am
McCain called ‘true hero’ in Arizona before final journey to Washington
Joe Biden says late senator was like ‘a brother’ in funeral at Phoenix church; hundreds line streets to offer last farewell before body flown to capital ahead of burial
By Melissa Daniels and Nicholas Riccardi
Gloria Steinem, center right, greets protesters at the barricades before speaking at the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
January 23, 2017, 3:01 am
After mass turnout, can protests turn into political impact?
US liberals, heartened by participation of millions at anti-Trump rallies nationwide, look to reverse 2016’s losses
By Nicholas Riccardi
US Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minnesota) at a meeting of the Democratic National Committee on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Denver, Colorado. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
December 3, 2016, 8:15 am
Dean drops out of DNC chair race, opening path for Ellison
In face of criticism over Israel comments, Minnesota congressman says he may leave his seat to dedicate his time to run Democratic Party
By Nicholas Riccardi
Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson speaks at the National Libertarian Party Convention, in Orlando, Florida, May 27,2016 (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
September 17, 2016, 1:32 am
Third-party candidates won’t take part in first presidential debate
Libertarian Gary Johnson blasts Commission on Presidential Debates as tool of Republican, Democratic parties
By Nicholas Riccardi
File: Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, at a Republican presidential primary debate at Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, Thursday, March 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
May 1, 2016, 4:42 am
California Republicans’ alliances shift ahead of fateful primary
For the first time in memory, the Golden State’s unusual system could decide a presidential nomination
By Nicholas Riccardi and Michael R. Blood
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders touches the Tree of Hope while taking the stage during a Community Conversation at the Apollo Theater on April 9, 2016 in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. (Eric Thayer/Getty Images/AFP)
April 10, 2016, 5:48 am
Sanders wrangles win in Wyoming, but fails to gain on Clinton
Cruz wins Colorado primary as attention turns to April 19 primary in delegate-rich New York
By Nicholas Riccardi
In this April 5, 2016 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, waves during a primary night campaign event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
April 7, 2016, 1:37 am
Cruz outmaneuvering Trump in GOP delegate fight
Controversial Republican frontrunner has trailed behind the Texas senator in states where party institutions matter most
By Thomas Beaumont and Nicholas Riccardi
In this March 10, 2016, file photo, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
March 18, 2016, 2:31 am
Conservatives plot Trump demise as he eyes Arizona win
Republican establishment fearful as controversial front-runner pulls away from the conservative Cruz after Tuesday’s vote
By Steve Peoples and Nicholas Riccardi
Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks at a rally Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
February 23, 2016, 5:08 am
Rubio builds steam as Cruz shows signs of struggle
Texas senator fires campaign spokesman for claiming rival candidate and Florida lawmaker insulted the Bible
By Steve Peoples and Nicholas Riccardi
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. pauses for a photo with a supporter at a rally, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in Elko, Nev. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
February 20, 2016, 6:41 am
Clinton vs. Sanders in Nevada: Urban vs rural
Vermont senator tries to rally Democrats in remote areas of the state to win key points as former secretary of state musters minority votes
By Nicholas Riccardi and Ken Thomas
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