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Lisa Lerer

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World
6 Aug 2024
Jeff Merkley, a two-term senator from Oregon, has opted out of running for the 2020 presidential nomination, forgoing what would have been a long-shot bid against some of the most famous names in Democratic politics. He said he would pursue re-election to the Senate.
Merkley, Oregon Senator, Says He Won't Run for President
World
6 Aug 2024
The Democratic National Committee on Thursday unveiled the criteria for participation in the first two presidential primary debates, splitting the debates across two consecutive nights to accommodate an already sprawling field of candidates.
Democrats Unveil Plan to Split Debates Over 2 Nights
World
5 Aug 2024
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — After Doug Jones scored an upset win in the Alabama Senate race in 2017, elated Democrats nationwide dreamed of winning in other deeply red corners of the country. Jones seemed to offer a model, rejecting labels like progressive or conservative and calling himself a “Doug Jones Democrat.”
Senator Digs In Against Wall, Risking the Wrath of Alabama
World
5 Aug 2024
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — After Doug Jones scored an upset win in the Alabama Senate race in 2017, elated Democrats nationwide dreamed of winning in other deeply red corners of the country. Jones seemed to offer a model, rejecting labels like progressive or conservative and calling himself a “Doug Jones Democrat.”
Doug Jones Risks His Alabama Senate Seat Over the Shutdown and the Wall
World
5 Aug 2024
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — After Doug Jones scored an upset win in the Alabama Senate race in 2017, elated Democrats nationwide dreamed of winning in other deeply red corners of the country. Jones seemed to offer a model, rejecting labels like progressive or conservative and calling himself a “Doug Jones Democrat.”
Doug Jones Risks His Alabama Senate Seat Over the Shutdown and the Wall
World
1 Aug 2024
WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee on Thursday unveiled the early outlines of its 2020 presidential primary debate plans, a process that could allow a large number of candidates to face off over two consecutive evenings in at least a dozen planned debates.
Democrats Expand Stage for 2020 Rush
World
25 Jun 2024
WASHINGTON — Stephen K. Bannon, President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, is impressed with her political talent. Richard B. Spencer, the white nationalist leader, says he could vote for her. Former Rep. Ron Paul praises her “libertarian instincts,” while Franklin Graham, the influential evangelist, finds her “refreshing.”
What, Exactly, Is Tulsi Gabbard Up To?
World
25 Jun 2024
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota unveiled a plan Thursday to spend $1 trillion in federal funds to upgrade the country’s infrastructure, the first policy announcement of her campaign for the Democratic nomination for president.
Amy Klobuchar Proposes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan