The Super Tuesday primaries on March 3, 2020, have a diverse electorate and the largest single-day delegate prize on the Democratic calendar next year. They have attracted added attention lately, since former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has staked his newly launched presidential bid on these contests, instead of […] Read more »
Why White Iowans Want a Nominee Who Can Appeal to Nonwhite Voters
They share awkward glances at events where nearly everyone looks like them. They take comfort in reminding one another that they propelled Barack Obama to the White House. They swear that their values and priorities are representative of more than a Corn Belt farm state. With less than two months […] Read more »
Nate Silver: ‘Do I buy that Bernie has a shot at the nomination? Definitely.’
FiveThirtyEight’s Nate Silver looks into Bernie Sanders’ chances of winning the Democratic nomination. This Week, ABC News Read more »
Fox News Poll: Biden still leads Democratic race as Warren drops
Former Vice President Joe Biden remains Democratic primary voters’ preferred presidential candidate, as a Fox News Poll released Sunday shows more think he is capable of beating President Trump than feel that way about any of his main competitors — and he performs best in potential 2020 matchups. CONT. Dana […] Read more »
Will UK provide light bulb moment for US Democrats?
For the most part American politics exists in its own bubble with its own preoccupations. But every now and then something that happens in a foreign country intrudes. And pokes its nose in. Big time. The 12 December 2019 UK General Election might be such a moment for the US […] Read more »
Elizabeth Warren Is Fighting a Two-Flank War
Two months ago, Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts was commanding support from about a quarter of Democratic primary voters nationwide, and seemed to be building a coalition that cut across demographics. While she remains a leading candidate, after a grueling autumn, polling averages show that her support has dipped back […] Read more »