Former PM doubts ‘appetite for socialist revolution’ Debate: ‘Sledgehammer on Trump, scalpel on Sanders’ Tony Blair has warned Democrats in the US that nominating Bernie Sanders to face Donald Trump for the presidency would be “an enormous gamble”, risking defeat on a similar scale to that suffered by the Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn. Related: […] More
Lack of unified response in state that is home to one of the largest elderly populations in the country Coronavirus outbreak – live updates Coronavirus cases in the US: latest map Governor Ron DeSantis last week declared a state of emergency in Florida in the face of the coronavirus as millions of Floridians are set […] More
Georgia, where Joe Biden is ahead of Bernie Sanders in the Democratic race, joins Louisiana in pushing back voting as Covid-19 spreads Coronavirus – latest updates Georgia has become the second state to delay its presidential primaries over coronavirus fears, a day after Louisiana also pushed back voting in primaries. In-person early voting, which began […] More
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
