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Trade Turmoil Gives Democrats an Opening to Hit Trump on Economy
Democratic candidates have taken a calibrated approach to talking about the economy, but the trade war with China provides a potent new line of attack.
Bernie Sanders Sets a Goal: Double Union Membership in 4 Years
Mr. Sanders rolled out a plan for organized labor as more than a dozen Democratic candidates pitched themselves to union members in Iowa.
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Thomas Kaplan
Bernie Sanders: "If there is going to be class warfare in this country, it's time that the working class of this country won that war and not just the corporate elite"
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Why the 2020 Criminal Justice Debate Is Completely Different
Democratic candidates are pushing ideas that were considered radical just a few years ago. But the American public has changed its views, too.
Elizabeth Warren to Appear at Native American Forum
The forum in Iowa will give her a chance to showcase her policy plans intended to help Native communities — and perhaps address the lingering controversy over her past claims of ancestry.
Elizabeth Warren Offers a Policy Agenda for Native Americans
Ms. Warren’s campaign got off to a rocky start amid a controversy over her ancestry. Now she is making an effort to show how she would help Native people.
On Gun Control, 2020 Democrats Agree: No Reason to Hold Back
After mass shootings jolted the nation this month, the Democratic candidates seemed to move in lock step toward more aggressive gun control positions without resistance from moderates.
Elizabeth Warren Releases Plan Focused on Reducing Gun Deaths
Ms. Warren’s campaign for president has been defined by her steady stream of ambitious proposals and her gun safety plan is the latest one.
Four Democratic Candidates Call on Walmart to Stop Selling Guns
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders were among the candidates to speak out after the mass shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso last weekend.
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Thomas Kaplan
At least 4 Democratic presidential candidates are calling on Walmart to stop selling guns: Warren, Sanders, Booker and Castro
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Warren Joins O’Rourke in Calling Trump a White Supremacist
In an interview, Senator Elizabeth Warren said President Trump had “done everything he can to stir up racial conflict and hatred in this country.”
Elizabeth Warren Joins Beto O’Rourke in Calling Trump a White Supremacist
In an interview, Ms. Warren said the president had “done everything he can to stir up racial conflict and hatred in this country.”
How the Trump Campaign Used Facebook Ads to Amplify His ‘Invasion’ Claim
Some of President Trump’s re-election ads have repeated his inflammatory claims about an “invasion” on the southern border — language that is under scrutiny after the El Paso shooting.
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Thomas Kaplan
Trump has spent $1.25M on immigration ads on Facebook since late March.
In that time, no 2020 Dem spent more than $2.1M on Facebook ads on all topics combined.
Story with data from @BPIMedia
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Thomas Kaplan
NEW: How the Trump campaign used Facebook ads to push the idea of an "invasion" on the southern border
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Detailed Maps of the Donors Powering the 2020 Democratic Campaigns
We analyzed the Democratic presidential candidates’ fund-raising to see how widespread their support was across the United States.
Elizabeth Warren: Why Run for President Just to Talk About What Can’t Be Done?
Senator Elizabeth Warren made her argument that Democrats should nominate a presidential candidate who will fight for sweeping change.
Elizabeth Warren’s Campaign Receives 1 Million Donations, Hitting Milestone
Ms. Warren is only the second Democratic candidate to cross the threshold this cycle, suggesting that relying on grass-roots fund-raising has paid off.
How to Get a Selfie With Elizabeth Warren in 8 Steps
Here's a step-by-step look at how Ms. Warren has orchestrated her selfie line with voters. Since entering the race, she has taken pictures with more than 38,000 people.
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Thomas Kaplan
Elizabeth Warren's "selfie line" has become a hallmark of her campaign. Here's how it works.
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Democratic Fund-Raising: In a Packed Field, Five Candidates Stand Out
The latest campaign finance filings show which Democratic presidential candidates gained steam in the money race and who is sputtering.
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Thomas Kaplan
An unwanted distinction for Bill de Blasio: He raised only 9% of his money from small donors, dead last in the Democratic field
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Ambitious Climate Plans Might Need a Radical Legislative One: Ending the Filibuster
Even if Democrats win the White House and the Senate in 2020, effectively combating climate change might require the elimination of the Senate filibuster.
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Thomas Kaplan
Will the issue of climate change push Democrats to get rid of the Senate filibuster? From @CoralMDavenport and me
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Kamala Harris Raised $12 Million in 3 Months, Trailing Top Rivals
Ms. Harris’s total for the quarter, which went from April through June, is far below what some other first-tier candidates reported this week.
Bernie Sanders Raises $18 Million in 3 Months, Trailing Buttigieg
Mr. Sanders’s fund-raising has slowed since he began his campaign, though his second-quarter total is still likely to be among the largest in the field.