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Democratic primaries results: follow live as they come in
Idaho, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Dakota and Washington state will select their Democratic candidate, with the first polls closing at 8pm ET Continue reading… More
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Brits stop comparing US and UK politics – they’re more different than you think | Michael Goldfarb
You’ll be surprised at how democratic American politics actually is, if you discount those cash-fuelled TV ads There’s nothing like a US presidential election cycle to prompt British pundits to think about Anglo-America as a “thing”. The UK is the 51st state in all but name, right? In reality, the similarities are more complex, and […] More
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Which states have Democratic primaries today – and who’s running?
Six states vote today, with Michigan offering the richest prize Biden hopes to cement lead in crucial Democratic primaries Follow US politics updates live Some people call this Tuesday Super Tuesday II, as its slate of primaries forms a sequel of sorts to the mammoth run of contests held on the first such day in […] More
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Six states go to polls as Sanders hopes to close gap with Biden – live
Joe Biden aims to cement lead in crucial Democratic primaries Trump administration expected to seek economic measure over coronavirus Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 2.27pm GMT It the latest (perhaps ageist/ableist) attempt to thwart vice president Joe Biden’s surging poll numbers and mounting endorsements, both progressives and republicans are ramping up their […] More
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Joe Biden positions himself as ‘bridge’ to next generation at Michigan rally
Kamala Harris and Cory Booker joined former vice-president in Detroit as Biden appeared to acknowledge his place as an ageing party grandee Democratic comeback candidate Joe Biden boasted on the eve of the crucial “mini Super Tuesday” primaries in Michigan and elsewhere of how he will vanquish his leftwing rival Bernie Sanders – but also […] More
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Republican Michigan mayor endorses Biden instead of ‘deranged’ Trump
Michael Taylor, mayor of Sterling Heights, says he’s voting for former vice-president as Biden and Sanders battle for key state US politics – live updates As Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders compete for victory in Michigan, the biggest prize on offer in Tuesday’s slate of Democratic primaries, Biden has received a key and unexpected endorsement: […] More
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‘Remember us’: could Trump lose Florida because of hurricane refugees?
Many Puerto Ricans fleeing to Florida felt sidelined by Trump after the federal government’s insufficient response to Hurricane Maria Marta Rivera was an avid voter in Puerto Rico – one who enjoyed researching political candidates each election cycle in the US territory. Then, in 2017, Hurricane Maria swept through the island, destroying homes, killing thousands […] More
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Joe Biden hopes to cement lead in crucial Democratic primaries
Bernie Sanders, second in the race, campaigns in Michigan hoping to win the state with the most delegates Joe Biden is hoping to cement his position as frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for president on Tuesday, as millions of voters in six states have their say in the next round of primary election contests. For […] More
