The Vermont senator upset Hillary Clinton four years ago – now he needs another victory to stay in the hunt against Joe Biden In 2016, Bernie Sanders’ stunning Michigan upset against Hillary Clinton propelled his campaign forwards and dramatically altered the course of the race just as some had begun to write him off. Related: […] More
Endorsement follows former presidential candidates Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg and Mike Bloomberg Joe Biden’s campaign for the White House received another significant lift on Sunday when Democratic senator Kamala Harris, until recently one of the former vice-president’s main rivals for the party’s presidential nomination, announced her endorsement. In a short video statement released on Twitter, […] More
Campaign to sharpen midwest focus, increase attacks on Biden and make fresh appeals to black voters in tactical ‘reset’ Bernie Sanders is giving his presidential campaign a “reset” as he goes head-to-head for the Democratic presidential nomination with Joe Biden, amid signs that the political revolution he hoped to ignite through a surge in voter […] More
President claims ‘strong borders’ have kept cases of virus out Trump signs $8.3bn bill passed by Congress to combat outbreak Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 3.41pm GMT The Guardian’s David Smith also just asked Donald Trump at the White House what he thought of Elizabeth Warren dropping out of the race for […] More
Avoiding a catastrophic fracturing of the party as the primary enters its most contentious phase is critical for Democrats Joe Biden is back. Following Super Tuesday, he is now the clear frontrunner to win the Democratic primary and face off against Donald Trump in November. But the race isn’t over yet, and the risk now […] More
President says ‘there’s something going on’ with Democratic candidate in first public event since Super Tuesday Donald Trump attacked Joe Biden’s cognitive abilities on Thursday night during an event in the former-vice president’s hometown that could set the tone for an ugly general election. Appearing at a Fox News town hall in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Trump […] More
With Bloomberg’s departure, pressure is on third-placed Elizabeth Warren whose White House hopes have dwindled US death toll climbs to 11 as California declares state of emergency Senior ICC judges authorise Afghanistan war crimes inquiry Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 3.39pm GMT Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has taken to the Senate […] More
A big win in the state could help the senator stay afloat. But nothing is certain as counting continues: ‘It’s like a black box’ Bernie Sanders was declared the winner in California just moments after polls closed but his final haul of delegates could remain uncertain for days, or even weeks, as election officials tally […] More
