The fierce fight between the progressive and centrist wings of the party has had an impact as the party begins to look ahead to the November battle It’s hard to imagine right now but Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden both know that in a few months they’re going to have to put on a united […] More
Joe Biden has pulled off one of the greatest political comebacks in US politics and is now the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. Here is a look at where the former vice-president stands on key issues including the economy, healthcare, education, immigration and gun control Who is running for president? The full list of 2020 candidates […] More
Unprepared America wakes up to coronavirus, gradually then all at once Trump promises more coronavirus tests while criticizing CDC Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 3.20pm GMT There are multiple reports that the White House Chief of Staff’s has called for an “urgent meeting” among staff because of news that Brazilian president Jair […] More
Supporters distrust the Democratic party and are frustrated with an election system they say works against their candidate Ekene Okonkwo studies political science, advocates for gun control and reproductive rights, and is voting in a presidential election for the first time this year. But only if she can vote for Bernie Sanders. The 19-year-old, who […] More
Photo shows president rubbing shoulders with man who tested positive Pelosi slams Trump administration’s limited amount of testing ‘He’s gonna get us all killed’: sense of unease after Trump speech Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 3.24pm GMT The president, without evidence/crystal ball, has asserted that the markets are going to be fine. […] More
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are cancelling events, while the Trump campaign scheduled a new rally The coronavirus outbreak threatens to upend the organisation of the US presidential election and strike a blow to Donald Trump because of his reliance on big campaign rallies. Democratic rivals Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders both cancelled rallies in […] More
Bernie Sanders will stay in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination despite suffering a series of sweeping losses to Joe Biden, saying on Wednesday he looked forward to a debate with the former vice-president on Sunday. Sanders acknowledged he was falling behind Biden in the count of delegates needed to win the nomination, but […] More
Biden solidifies frontrunner status with wins in Michigan and elsewhere Full story: Biden wins string of key primaries in major blow to Sanders Five key takeaways from primaries In this defining moment for America, support The Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 3.20pm GMT What is Sanders’ plan? No travel announced for Sanders. No rallies. […] More
