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Buttigieg, Sanders Campaigns Request Iowa Caucus Recanvass

By Alexandra Jaffe | Feb 11, 2020

Bernie Sanders' and Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaigns filed requests Monday for a partial recanvass of the results of Iowa's Democratic caucuses.

Trump Campaigns as a 2nd Amendment Warrior

By Aamer Madhani | Feb 11, 2020

After the Parkland school shooting in Florida two years ago, President Donald Trump chided Republican lawmakers for being too "scared" of the National Rifle Association to tighten gun laws — then backed away from the idea.

Buttigieg: 'Didn't Set Out' to Be 1st Gay Prez, but Ready to Blaze the Trail

By Kilian Melloy | Feb 10, 2020

Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg told NBC's "Meet the Press" that he "didn't set out" to become the first openly gay U.S. president - but he knows what it would mean, and he's ready to lead.

Buttigieg on Defense as Rivals Aim to Blunt His Momentum

By Thomas Beaumont | Feb 10, 2020

Pete Buttigieg has been on defense all weekend as his Democratic presidential rivals attacked him on everything from his struggle to connect with black voters to accepting campaign contributions from large donors.

Elizabeth Warren's Challenge: Breaking Out of Murky Middle

By Will Weissert and Julie Pace | Feb 10, 2020

Elizabeth Warren isn't struggling like Joe Biden. But she isn't soaring, like Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders.

2020 Watch: On Eve of New Hampshire, is Mayor Pete for Real?

By Steve Peoples | Feb 10, 2020

Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign.

'QAnon' Conspiracy Theory Creeps into Mainstream Politics

By Michael Kunzelman | Feb 9, 2020

President Donald Trump was more than halfway through his speech at a rally in Milwaukee when one of his hand gestures caught the eye of a supporter standing in the packed arena.

NH Poses a Last Chance for Some Struggling 2020 Democrats

By Michael Casey | Feb 9, 2020

Bounding onto a stage at a conference center in New Hampshire, tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang beamed a smile to a cheering crowd and launched into his pitch for votes heading intod of Tuesday's first-in-the nation primary.

Flashing Signs, Cheering Fans as Dems Make NH Closing Pitch

By Kathleen Ronayne and Hunter Woodall | Feb 9, 2020

The battle for momentum in New Hampshire, for at least one night, came down to how expressive fans in the cheap seats could be.

Oregon Candidate, Once a Trump Critic, Now Embraces Him

By Andrew Selsky | Feb 9, 2020

In 2018, the Republican party's candidate for governor of Oregon painted himself as a centrist, criticized President Donald Trump's environmental stance and said he didn't want to be linked to divisive national figures.

Doubts Persist for Dem Voters about Female Nominee in 2020

By Nicholas Riccardi, Hannah Fingerhut and Michael Casey | Feb 9, 2020

In a perfect world, Susan Stepp, a 73-year-old retiree, would be voting vote for Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren in New Hampshire's Democratic presidential primary Tuesday, she says. But that won't be happening.

Democrats on Edge after 2020 Election Season's Ragged Launch

By Julie Pace | Feb 9, 2020

For Democrats, this was supposed be a moment to begin easing three years of built-up of anxieties. Instead, the launch of the 2020 presidential primary has left the party deeply unsettled and President Donald Trump gleeful about the chaos.

Biden Tells NH Democrats that Buttigieg 'Not a Barack Obama'

By Julie Pace and Hunter Woodall | Feb 9, 2020

Scrambling to salvage his presidential campaign, Joe Biden escalated his criticism of Pete Buttigieg on Saturday, mocking Buttigieg's experience as a small city mayor,

Biden Mocks Rival Buttigieg's Record as Small City Mayor

By Julie Pace and Hunter Woodall | Feb 8, 2020

Scrambling to salvage his presidential campaign, Joe Biden escalated his criticism of Pete Buttigieg on Saturday, mocking HIS experience as mayor of South Bend, Indiana.

Doubts Persist for Dem Voters About Female Nominee in 2020

By Nicholas Riccardi, Hannah Fingerhut and Michael Casey | Feb 8, 2020

In a perfect world, Susan Stepp, a 73-year-old retiree, would be voting vote for Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren in New Hampshire's Democratic presidential primary Tuesday, she says. But that won't be happening.

Front-Runners Buttigieg and Sanders Beat Back Debate Attacks

By Steve Peoples, Kathleen Ronayne and Hunter Woodall | Feb 8, 2020

Democratic presidential front-runners Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg beat back a barrage of attacks during a debate as rivals raised persistent questions about their ideology and experience, hoping to sow doubts about their ability to defeat President

Targeting Sanders, Buttigieg in Big New Hampshire Debate

By Steve Peoples | Feb 7, 2020

Fueled by a growing sense of urgency, the Democrats' leading presidential contenders planned to embrace more aggressive tactics in Friday night's debate as the 2020 primary season roared into a critical new phase.

Watch: Buttigieg Responds to Iowa Caucusgoer Who Wanted Vote Back After Learning He's Gay

Watch: Buttigieg Responds to Iowa Caucusgoer Who Wanted Vote Back After Learning He's Gay

Feb 7, 2020

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is responding to a woman who went viral this week after voting for the South Bend, Ind. mayor at the Iowa caucus but asked for her vote back when she learned he is gay.

Democrats Prepare for New Hampshire Debate as Urgency Rise

By Steve Peoples | Feb 7, 2020

The Democratic Party's seven strongest presidential contenders are preparing for what could be the fiercest debate stage clash of the 2020 primary season as candidates look to survive the gauntlet of contests that lie ahead.

DNC Chair Calls for 'Recanvass' of Iowa Results After Delays

By Steve Peoples, Julie Pace and Brian Slodysko | Feb 6, 2020

The chairman of the Democratic National Committee on Thursday called for a "recanvass" of the results of the Iowa caucuses, saying it was needed to "assure public confidence" after three days of technical issues and delays.

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