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As the Democrats settle on a de facto nominee, the pandemic raises questions about primaries, conventions and election day Coronavirus – live US updates Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage The Democratic national convention, where Joe Biden is expected to be nominated as the party’s presidential candidate to take on Donald Trump, has […] More
Republican allies and advisers said to be concerned Biden leads in head-to-head match-up, CNN poll finds Some media outlets reported that Republicans are worried Donald Trump’s rambling performances in his White House briefings. Photograph: Getty Images Support for Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus has plunged over the past week, polls show, as some of […] More
Trump wants to reopen the country next month A tale of two New Yorks: pandemic lays bare shocking inequities Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution LIVE Updated Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Thursday in Washington DC. Photograph: Oliver […] More
Wisconsin: the state where American democracy went to die The state’s holding of a primary during a pandemic is just the latest example of Republicans’ naked bid to keep power at all costs Voters wait in line to cast ballots in Milwaukee on Tuesday. Photograph: Daniel Acker/Reuters Less than 72 hours before polls opened in […] More
Dear Joe Biden, here is how you can earn our support Anti-Trump messaging won’t be enough to lead any candidate to victory. Young people need someone who will champion bold ideas Joe Biden speaks at the 2019 Democratic women’s leadership forum in Washington. Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP Dear Vice-President Joe Biden, We write to you as […] More
Democrats made their choice and on Wednesday Bernie Sanders made it official. His withdrawal from the Democratic primary race leaves Joe Biden with only one opponent: Donald Trump. Now the stage is set for a November general election battle between two candidates with radically different visions of presidential leadership and America’s role in the world. […] More
Yes, Wisconsin Republicans used the pandemic to stop people from voting Lawrence Douglas Residents had to choose between voting or protecting their health – proving Wisconsin has turned into a vanguard of the Republican assault on democracy Coronavirus – live US updates Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage ‘In a decision staggering in […] More
Bernie Sanders’ political revolution is not over Bhaskar Sunkara In his two longshot campaigns for president, Bernie Sanders put progressive ideas on the national agenda and changed the future of US politics ‘The core of the Sanders platform has become common sense for millions of Americans.’ Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters In his speech dropping out of […] More
