Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, seen being introduced as Barack Obama’s running mate in 2008, has the unique perspective of choosing a vice presidential candidate having served in the job himself. EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, seen being introduced […]
Senate Office Tells Biden It Cannot Seek Tara Reade Records
Former Vice President and 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden requested Senate records related to allegations from a former aide. If such a record exists, the office that would handle it says it cannot make a public release. KC McGinnis/KC McGinnis for NPR hide caption toggle caption KC McGinnis/KC McGinnis for NPR Former Vice President and […]
From Puzzles To Plastic Straws: Merch Plays A Key Role In Trump’s Fundraising
Stuck at home because of the coronavirus? The reelection campaign of President Trump has a puzzle to sell you. Courtesy of the Trump campaign hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of the Trump campaign Stuck at home because of the coronavirus? The reelection campaign of President Trump has a puzzle to sell you. Courtesy of the […]
Ballot Printers Increase Capacity To Prepare For Mail Voting Surge
Runbeck Election Services oversees production of tens of millions of mail-in ballots for elections nationwide in Phoenix, Ariz. With many states expected to expand mail-in voting for November, experts warn that existing ballot printing services could quickly become overwhelmed. Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption toggle caption Ash Ponders for NPR Runbeck Election Services oversees […]
‘This Never Happened,’ Biden Says Of 1990s Sexual Assault Allegation
Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, directly addressed a sexual assault allegation against him for the first time on Friday. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, directly addressed a sexual assault allegation against him for the first time on […]
Can This President Be Reelected In An Economy This Bad?
President Trump speaks about protecting seniors, and the coronavirus, in the East Room of the White House Thursday. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP President Trump speaks about protecting seniors, and the coronavirus, in the East Room of the White House Thursday. Alex Brandon/AP As April began and Americans were being told to […]
Biden Announces Vice Presidential Search Committee
Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, seen campaigning with former Vice President Joe Biden in March, are two of the women often talked about as possible running mates on the Democratic ticket. Paul Sancya/AP hide caption toggle caption Paul Sancya/AP Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, seen campaigning with […]
Kweisi Mfume Wins Special Election To Fill Elijah Cummings’ Seat In Congress
Former Rep. Kweisi Mfume won a special election in Maryland and will return to the congressional seat he last held in 1996. He is pictured here after speaking during a service at a church in Windsor Mill in December. Will Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Will Newton/The Washington Post via […]
Michigan Rep. Justin Amash Takes Step Toward Libertarian Presidential Bid
Rep. Justin Amash, seen here on Capitol Hill in June, says he is launching an exploratory committee for the Libertarian Party’s 2020 presidential nomination. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP Rep. Justin Amash, seen here on Capitol Hill in June, says he is launching an exploratory committee for the Libertarian Party’s […]
Former Democratic Nominee Hillary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton endorsed former vice president Joe Biden for president on Tuesday during a virtual town hall. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Imag hide caption toggle caption Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Imag Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton endorsed former vice president Joe Biden for president on Tuesday […]
New Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Mail Voting Amid Pandemic
Voting pins and stickers lie next to a ballot box earlier this year during early voting at the King County Elections processing center in Washington. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John Moore/Getty Images Voting pins and stickers lie next to a ballot box earlier this year during early voting at the King County […]
Voting Rights For Hundreds Of Thousands Of Felons At Stake In Florida Trial
Carmen Brown weeps as she walks away holding a paper restoring her right to vote during a special court hearing aimed at restoring that right in a Miami-Dade County courtroom on Nov. 8, 2019. A federal lawsuit currently underway would make it easier for others to get their voting rights restored by eliminating requirements that […]
Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff Attempts Homebound Political Comeback
Democrat Jon Ossoff lost a special election in an Atlanta-area House seat in June 2017. Three years later, he’s running in a competitive primary for U.S. Senate. David Goldman/AP hide caption toggle caption David Goldman/AP Democrat Jon Ossoff lost a special election in an Atlanta-area House seat in June 2017. Three years later, he’s running […]
On The Record: A Former Biden Staffer’s Sexual Assault Allegation
In 1993, Joe Biden, the current presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, was serving as a U.S. senator from Delaware. John Duricka/AP hide caption toggle caption John Duricka/AP In 1993, Joe Biden, the current presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, was serving as a U.S. senator from Delaware. John Duricka/AP Editor’s note: This story contains a graphic description of […]
Michelle Obama May Stay ‘Above The Fray’ As She Returns To Political Life
Michelle Obama, seen above at the 2019 Essence Festival, is making a return to politics on her own terms as she promotes her own voting initiative. Amy Harris/Invision/AP hide caption toggle caption Amy Harris/Invision/AP Michelle Obama, seen above at the 2019 Essence Festival, is making a return to politics on her own terms as she […]
Did Gender Keep Democratic Women From Winning The Primary?
Democratic presidential rivals Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar say goodbye to each other after Warren’s speech at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day rally on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. Both candidates dropped out of the race in early March, as Joe Biden took off toward the nomination. Meg Kinnard/AP hide caption toggle […]
RNC Delegates Could Wear Masks, Practice Social Distancing During Convention
The Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina where the 2020 Republican National Convention will be held. GOP officials insist there are no plans to cancel or delay the August gathering due to coronavirus pandemic but say some changes may needed for public health reasons. Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel Slim/AFP […]
Elizabeth Warren Backs Biden, Extending Display Of Party Unity
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren appear before a Democratic primary debate in Ohio last year. SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images Former Vice President Joe Biden and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren appear before a Democratic primary debate in Ohio last year. SAUL […]
Obama Officially Endorses Biden For President
Former President Barack Obama said of former Vice President Joe Biden: “Choosing Joe to be my vice president was one of the best decisions I ever made, and he became a close friend.” Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Former President Barack Obama said of former Vice President Joe Biden: “Choosing […]
Bernie Sanders Endorses Joe Biden For President
In this screengrab taken from Joe Biden’s campaign website, Bernie Sanders endorses Biden. Handout/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Handout/Getty Images In this screengrab taken from Joe Biden’s campaign website, Bernie Sanders endorses Biden. Handout/Getty Images Updated at 4:27 p.m. ET Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders officially endorsed his former rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, […]
Joe Biden Is Projected Winner Of The Wisconsin Primary
Former Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Former Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Joe Biden has won the Wisconsin Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects. The former vice president […]
Stock Trades After Coronavirus Briefing Complicate Loeffler’s Reelection Bid
Georgia Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler sold $20 million in stock in the weeks building up to the coronavirus pandemic. Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images Georgia Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler sold $20 million in stock in the weeks building up to the coronavirus pandemic. Al […]
Great Recession Recovery Effort Shaped A Key Part Of Biden’s Record
In 2010, Vice President Joe Biden speaks to construction workers at the Brooklyn Bridge, marking a renovation project which was partly funded by money from the 2009 Recovery Act. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images In 2010, Vice President Joe Biden speaks to construction workers at the Brooklyn Bridge, marking a […]
Joe Biden Won The Primary. Now He’s Trying To Win Over Progressive Groups
Now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden has made overtures to Bernie Sanders and progressive groups that had backed Sanders. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden has made overtures to Bernie Sanders and progressive groups that had backed […]
8 Key Moments That Helped Define Bernie Sanders’ Presidential Runs
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign Wednesday. Though the 78-year-old did not emerge as the Democratic nominee in either of his two presidential bids, his campaigns have reshaped the party’s politics and policy in significant ways. Here’s a look back at several key moments from the past five years: 1. Sanders Announces His […]
Bernie Sanders Suspends His Presidential Campaign
Despite two failed attempts for the Democratic nomination, independent Sen. Bernie Sanders has left a major mark on the party he never formally joined. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Despite two failed attempts for the Democratic nomination, independent Sen. Bernie Sanders has left a major mark on the party he […]
Long Lines, Masks And Plexiglas Barriers Greet Wisconsin Voters At Polls
A couple checks in to cast their ballots at the Kenosha Bible Church gym in Kenosha, Wis., on Tuesday. Voting went forward in the state, despite the ongoing pandemic. Kamil Kraczynski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kamil Kraczynski/AFP via Getty Images A couple checks in to cast their ballots at the Kenosha Bible […]
Wisconsin Election Held Amid Virus Fears: Here’s What You Need To Know
Voters line up at Riverside High School in Milwaukee for Wisconsin’s primary election on Tuesday. Polling places were consolidated and altered to accommodate voting in the state’s presidential primaries and other local elections Tuesday. Morry Gash/AP hide caption toggle caption Morry Gash/AP Voters line up at Riverside High School in Milwaukee for Wisconsin’s primary election […]
‘Mike Borrowed My Credibility And Abused It’: Fired Bloomberg Campaign Workers Speak
Former Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg announced that he was suspending his campaign in March. His former staffers say they were promised jobs through the general election, even if he was not the nominee. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AP hide caption toggle caption Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AP Former Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg announced that he was suspending […]
Democratic National Convention Pushed Back A Month, And The Format May Change
The floor of the Fiserv Forum is seen during a January media walkthrough ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee. The convention has been pushed back a month, to mid-August. Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images The floor of the Fiserv Forum is seen during a […]