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More from 2020 election: announcements, news, and updates

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Cory Booker on socialism, “identity politics,” and animal rightsCory Booker on socialism, “identity politics,” and animal rights
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“We have to start having policies that are far more conscious to that intersectionality of life itself.”

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
To win reelection, Trump should try to deliver on his economic populist promisesTo win reelection, Trump should try to deliver on his economic populist promises
Politics

Boris Johnson’s lesson for Donald Trump.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Pete Buttigieg is raising money from Silicon Valley’s billionaires — even as Elizabeth Warren attacks him for itPete Buttigieg is raising money from Silicon Valley’s billionaires — even as Elizabeth Warren attacks him for it
Technology

The families of Eric Schmidt, Reed Hastings, and Sergey Brin are hosting a fundraiser for Buttigieg on Monday.

By Theodore Schleifer
Politics
2020 Democrats may skip the next presidential debate over a labor dispute2020 Democrats may skip the next presidential debate over a labor dispute
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All seven candidates who qualified for the debate said they wouldn’t cross a picket line.

By Zeeshan Aleem
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What we know about Pete Buttigieg’s McKinsey clientsWhat we know about Pete Buttigieg’s McKinsey clients
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After increased scrutiny, Buttigieg has released a list of the clients he worked for at McKinsey.

By Ella Nilsen and Emily Stewart
Can Joe Biden win the nomination even if he loses Iowa and New Hampshire?
Politics

The competing theories of how to win in 2020 comes down to the momentum primary vs. the delegates primary.

By Ella Nilsen
Joe Biden maintains a massive lead in a new South Carolina ranked-choice poll
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Biden is still leading by double digits in the crucial early state, while other Democrats struggle to pick up African American support.

By Christina Animashaun and Li Zhou
Politics
Americans want a woman to take down Trump. Just not in the election.Americans want a woman to take down Trump. Just not in the election.
Politics

The impeachment hearings showed America’s conflicted attitude toward powerful women.

By Anna North
Politics
Julián Castro explains his vision for a “progressive” foreign policy as presidentJulián Castro explains his vision for a “progressive” foreign policy as president
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The former housing secretary tells Vox about how he would run US foreign policy as president.

By Alex Ward
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Where every 2020 candidate stands on gunsWhere every 2020 candidate stands on guns
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

The candidates agree on universal background checks and an assault weapons ban. There’s less agreement on other proposals.

By German Lopez
Politics
Kamala Harris drops out of the 2020 presidential raceKamala Harris drops out of the 2020 presidential race
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The California senator cited fundraising troubles as a central reason for her decision.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has dropped out of the 2020 race, and says he won’t run for SenateMontana Gov. Steve Bullock has dropped out of the 2020 race, and says he won’t run for Senate
Politics

Bullock’s long-shot campaign for president has come to an end.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Tom Steyer’s impeachment group is missing its big moment because he’s running for presidentTom Steyer’s impeachment group is missing its big moment because he’s running for president
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Former employees of Tom Steyer’s impeachment group say they were strong-armed into joining his campaign.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
How Kamala Harris’s mental health plan could hurt the most vulnerableHow Kamala Harris’s mental health plan could hurt the most vulnerable
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As the culture moves away from institutionalization, Harris seems to want locked wards and forced drugging to be more “accessible.”

By Sara Luterman
Michael Bloomberg’s 2020 presidential campaign and policy positions, explained
Politics

Michael Bloomberg is finally making a run for the White House — and is ready to dump tens of millions of dollars into his bid.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
“I’m not going to criminalize desperation”: Julián Castro on how his immigration proposals have changed the 2020 race“I’m not going to criminalize desperation”: Julián Castro on how his immigration proposals have changed the 2020 race
Politics

Bold policy alternatives are the way to beat Trump on immigration, he says.

By Nicole Narea
Technology
Michael Bloomberg’s record-breaking ad campaign will be run on Facebook by one of its former top executivesMichael Bloomberg’s record-breaking ad campaign will be run on Facebook by one of its former top executives
Technology

Gary Briggs, who until last year was Facebook’s CMO, will oversee a high-stakes advertising campaign on his old platform.

By Theodore Schleifer
Politics
Michael Bloomberg is finally officially running for presidentMichael Bloomberg is finally officially running for president
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After years of back and forth, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is finally going to make a White House run.

By Emily Stewart
The Pete Buttigieg surge, explained
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Buttigieg’s surge could hit a major obstacle in South Carolina.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
This debate confirmed there is no Democratic presidential frontrunnerThis debate confirmed there is no Democratic presidential frontrunner
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The top tier of the 2020 race is very fluid, and the debate didn’t change that.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
What to expect at the fifth Democratic debateWhat to expect at the fifth Democratic debate
Politics

Warren’s new health care plan and the impeachment inquiry are set to take center stage.

By Li Zhou
Politics
One advantage of Elizabeth Warren’s employer health fee plan: It polls wellOne advantage of Elizabeth Warren’s employer health fee plan: It polls well
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A per-employee fee is more popular than a payroll or income tax.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is running for presidentFormer Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is running for president
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He’s already missed the deadline to be on the ballot in some states.

By Hannah Brown
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
The one big policy change 2020 Democrats want to make for veterans, explainedThe one big policy change 2020 Democrats want to make for veterans, explained
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Democrats want to give some veterans with an other-than-honorable discharge Veterans Affairs benefits.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Peter King is the 20th House Republican to announce their retirementPeter King is the 20th House Republican to announce their retirement
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A growing number of representatives from both parties have announced plans to retire.

By Sean Collins