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A direct negative campaign ad targeting the senator and spectre of socialism revealed what could become an electoral weapon Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa. Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Television viewers in Iowa are being confronted by one of the first direct negative ads of the 2020 Democratic […] More
‘We can lose this election’: what top Democrats fear could go wrong in 2020 Donald Trump at a campaign rally, in Toledo, Ohio, in January. Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/AP Democrats worry that a bloody drawn out primary, candidates fighting each other, running out of money, and failing to attract swing voters could cost them the election […] More
Exclusive: the South Bend mayor’s final pitch to voters emphasises his credentials as a politician defined by ‘boldness and action’ Pete Buttigieg speaks during a campaign event in Ankeny, Iowa. Photograph: Marcio José Sánchez/AP Pete Buttigieg’s campaign for the Democratic nomination for president is focusing on unity and change in the closing ad it is […] More
Famous faces have thrown support – and in some cases money – behind their favourite candidates to take on Trump Celebrity endorsements can be a powerful tool to reach voters Illustration: Guardian Design Celebrity endorsements can be a powerful tool to reach voters, even if their impact can be mixed. But with less than a […] More
Play Video 2:47 The to and fro continues in the Trump impeachment trial as the prosecution and defense continue to debate subpoenaing witnesses. The White House lawyer Pat Cipollone accused the House impeachment managers of being driven by ‘puritanical rage’ while the Democratic congressman Hakeem Jeffries criticised the defense for raising ‘conspiracy theory after conspiracy […] More
Impeachment trial continues with day two of Q&A phase Dershowitz backtracks on public interest argument Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution LIVE Updated Senate Democrats discuss the impeachment trial in Washington DC on 29 January. Photograph: Michael Brochstein/Echoes Wire/Barcroft Media 10.47am EST10:47 Trump calls Schiff ‘mentally deranged’ 10.19am EST10:19 […] More
Play Video 3:13 More than a dozen candidates are running to take on Donald Trump in the presidential election this year. But first they must win the Democratic nomination. Lauren Gambino explains the process How the impeachment trial is upending Democrats’ race for Iowa Who is running for president? The full list of 2020 candidates More
Wednesday is first of two days of question-and-answer sessions Trump allies seem confident they will be able to block witnesses White House sends letter saying John Bolton’s cannot be published Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution Updated Play Video Trump senate impeachment trial continues – watch live 3.39pm EST15:39 Roberts […] More
