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First LookTexas: Why minority neighborhoods had to wait hours to voteMany Texas voters endured long lines on Super Tuesday because of closed or clogged polling stations. The struggle points to a long history of uneven election administration and the importance of access for democracy.
First LookOnce a front-runner, why Elizabeth Warren's 2020 bid is overElizabeth Warren's cogent, populist, progressive campaign began with promise, drawing tens of thousands to events last summer. But the Massachusetts senator exited the Democratic presidential race after a disappointing Super Tuesday.
Politics WatchBiden’s big turnaround upends campaign narrativeThe former vice president’s Super Tuesday victories have given him a lead in the delegate count and make him the frontrunner once again.
Biden, Sanders, and the struggle for the Democrats’ futureAs Biden and Sanders battle in the primaries, there’s a fundamental clash lining up between the Democrats’ revolutionary and moderate wings.
First LookSuper Tuesday switch: Bloomberg drops out and endorses BidenAfter disappointing Super Tuesday results, billionaire Mike Bloomberg has dropped out of the presidential race. Mr. Bloomberg becomes the third Democratic candidate to endorse Joe Biden as the moderate alternative to Bernie Sanders, the other front-runner.
From our archives: What did Bernie Sanders do when he was mayor?As mayor of Vermont's largest city, Bernie Sanders talked like a socialist, but acted like a pragmatist. A 1984 story from the Monitor archives.
First LookSuper Tuesday results: Joe Biden surge makes it a two-man raceOn Super Tuesday, Joe Biden won at least eight states and Bernie Sanders four, as the battle narrows to Democratic moderates vs. progressives.
Super Tuesday: Which candidate does Russia want to win?On Monday, U.S. intelligence agencies issued a rare statement warning that foreign actors are again trying to influence voters with disinformation.
First LookSuper Tuesday tests the strength of Joe Biden's appealJoe Biden is riding the wave from his South Carolina win. But Bernie Sanders has more money and a bigger staff and Michael Bloomberg appears for the first time on primary ballots. Elizabeth Warren vows to stay in the race until the July convention.
Twitter isn’t real life. But for Sanders fans, it’s a powerful tool.Sanders supporters are the most active and aggressive in responses to other campaigns on Twitter. Many say it’s all in the service of a greater good.
First LookAmy Klobuchar drops out of 2020 race, endorses Joe BidenSen. Amy Klobuchar dropped out of the 2020 presidential campaign Monday. She is throwing her support behind former Vice President Joe Biden in an effort to unify moderate Democratic voters.
First LookWhat Bloomberg needs from Super Tuesday face-off with BidenMike Bloomberg's big-budget campaign will face a major test on Tuesday, as the former New York City mayor competes with Democratic front-runners for key votes.
First LookCan Bernie Sanders win over centrist black voters?Sen. Bernie Sanders' second-place finish in South Carolina, by a wide margin, reveals his ongoing struggle to appeal to black voters. His campaign needs to "attract people from more than one corner of the Earth," says one critic.
Talking Trump and media with Chris Wallace and Maggie HabermanIn a panel discussion with the Monitor, the Fox News host and New York Times reporter sought to correct misperceptions and agreed it’s not the media’s job to fight with the president.
First LookAs Buttigieg exits, Joe Biden seeks Democrats' moderate mantleSen. Bernie Sanders remains the Democrats' front-runner. But with Pete Buttigieg's sudden departure, Joe Biden is now trying to build momentum.
First LookWhat Pete Buttigieg accomplished with his historic 2020 runPete Buttigieg, the first openly gay candidate to seriously contend for the presidency, ended his run Sunday. He called for party unity, but didn't endorse anyone.
First LookBiden's South Carolina win: a 'springboard' to Super Tuesday?The former vice president claimed first place, and Sen. Bernie Sanders second, in the first major test of candidates’ appeal among black voters.
In Joe Biden’s last stand, a test for American centrismJoe Biden’s candidacy is more than a test of the public’s faith in one man. It is a test of how relevant centrism is in modern American politics.
After early success, a historic candidacy faces a much steeper hurdlePete Buttigieg has struggled to gain traction in Southern states. Is it his identity as an openly gay candidate, or his record on racial justice?
First LookWhy California's 'Super Tuesday' could be a voting litmus testIn an effort to boost voter participation, California will roll out several major changes at polling stations, including new equipment and expanded same-day voter registration. Will it work?
