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    Joe Biden dealt major blow by fifth-place finish in New Hampshire

    Former vice-president came in behind Sanders, Buttigieg, Klobuchar and Warren in key primary Joe Biden’s bid to win the Democratic nomination for president and face off against Donald Trump in a battle for the White House was dealt a heavy blow on Tuesday as the former vice-president sank to a disastrous fifth place in the […] More

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    Andrew Yang fell short but outsider campaign’s fresh ideas struck a chord

    The Asian American tech entrepreneur focused on the impact of automation and proposed giving every adult $1,000 a month In another political age, Andrew Yang’s bid for the White House would have been a fairytale that captivated pundits and Hollywood scriptwriters. But after 2016, the idea of a man with no political or military experience […] More

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    Andrew Yang drops out of 2020 presidential race

    Democrat rose from obscurity to make a splash in 2020 contest Signature policy was $1,000-a-month universal basic income Entrepreneur Andrew Yang has dropped out of the race to become the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, ending an upstart campaign that rose from complete obscurity to competitiveness. Yang ended his campaign as ballots were still being counted […] More

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    Tulsi Gabbard’s unique campaign brought people together – but looks to be coming apart

    Hawaii congresswoman made a noble effort to bring together voters with different beliefs, but her poll numbers are low If Tulsi Gabbard drops out of the Democratic race in the coming days, her unique campaign is likely to be remembered more for her spats with the Democratic party, accusations of being a Russian operative, and […] More

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    Sanders and Buttigieg go head to head as Democrats vote in New Hampshire – live

    Polling averages show senator with comfortable lead over ex-mayor Trump attacks ‘outrageous partisan impeachment hoax’ in rally Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 3.25pm GMT An emboldened Donald Trump celebrated his acquittal in the Senate impeachment trial at a campaign rally in New Hampshire, where he hoped his presence […] More

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    Why New Hampshire may yet hold key to victory for absent Bloomberg

    Primary could produce exact scenario on which billionaire’s presidential bid is predicated New Hampshire primary – live updates The man widely tipped to be a major beneficiary of the first round of formal voting in the Democratic party’s search for a challenger to Donald Trump does not even have his name on the ballot paper. […] More

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    ‘What’s a gay candidate meant to look like?’: Buttigieg and LGBTQ+ voters

    The ex-mayor’s sexual orientation barely registered with voters – until now, as some LGBTQ+ millennials point to a distinction between being gay and being queer Outside Salem high school, where Pete Buttigieg was attending a town hall rally on Sunday evening, fans could take their pick between oversized pins of the presidential nominee silhouetted against […] More

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    Amy Klobuchar makes late surge as New Hampshire votes

    Two polls showed Minnesota senator coming in third, ahead of supposed top-tier candidates Biden and Warren After the shock of the Iowa caucus debacle eight days ago, New Hampshire could deliver a surprise of its own, with the previously unheralded Amy Klobuchar making a late surge as the state votes in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. Klobuchar […] More