Democratic Primary
There Are Many Democratic Candidates. Party Insiders View a Bunch as the Same.
Bernie Sanders is a first choice for many Democratic activists, but if he's not one's top choice, he usually isn't considered an option.
How Democratic Contenders Competed for the Votes of Black Women at the Essence Festival
Though Kamala Harris was the weekend's clear winner, candidates like Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg also found fans.
Cory Booker's Immigration Plan Focuses on Day-One Changes
The 2020 candidate's plan focuses on executive actions that could happen with or without Congress getting on board.
Do Debates Change Voters' Minds? Here's What the Research Says.
As 20 Democratic contenders face off this week, here's a look at some stories from our archives that offer insight into the format.
The DNC Tried to Be Neutral. Now It Looks Biased.
To avoid allegations of favoritism, the DNC debate line-ups were randomized—to the benefit, or detriment, of Elizabeth Warren, depending on who you ask.
How the Left Will Define the 2020 Democratic Primary
The American left hasn't been this energetic in decades—and they're raising hard questions for almost every Democratic candidate.