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More from 2020 election: announcements, news, and updates

New Hampshire’s 2020 status anxiety
Politics

In a state that prides itself on picking presidents, some fear a nationalized primary is changing things.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Democrats aren’t sure Bloomberg should run for president. A new poll suggests voters aren’t either.Democrats aren’t sure Bloomberg should run for president. A new poll suggests voters aren’t either.
Politics

A new poll found Bloomberg would have 4 percent support and would be the most unpopular Democratic candidate if he were to enter the race now.

By Riley Beggin
Technology
Jeff Bezos asked Michael Bloomberg months ago if he’d consider running for presidentJeff Bezos asked Michael Bloomberg months ago if he’d consider running for president
Technology

Billionaires make calls just like us.

By Jason Del Rey
Politics
A Michael Bloomberg presidential run is unlikely to help moderate Democrats’ causeA Michael Bloomberg presidential run is unlikely to help moderate Democrats’ cause
Politics

Poaching older white voters from Biden won’t check the left.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Jeff Sessions announces a Senate run — by telling voters he’s still loyal to TrumpJeff Sessions announces a Senate run — by telling voters he’s still loyal to Trump
Politics

Sessions wants his old Senate seat back.

By Ella Nilsen
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Bernie Sanders’s immigration plan puts the rights of workers into focusBernie Sanders’s immigration plan puts the rights of workers into focus
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

He’s making the argument that his ideas on labor and immigration are compatible.

By Nicole Narea and Tara Golshan
Politics
Trump rallies aren’t a sideshow — they’re his entire campaignTrump rallies aren’t a sideshow — they’re his entire campaign
Podcast
Politics

This episode of Vox’s Today, Explained podcast explores how the rallies have changed the American political landscape.

By Lauren Katz
Politics
Bernie Sanders’s new bet: a climate change message can win him the Iowa caucusesBernie Sanders’s new bet: a climate change message can win him the Iowa caucuses
Politics

In the final 100 days before Iowa’s caucuses, Sanders is going all in on a climate change message.

By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
Politics
The Electoral College could save Trump in 2020The Electoral College could save Trump in 2020
Politics

Trump is very unpopular, but he could still win a second term.

By Aaron Rupar
The LGBTQ rights issue 2020 Democrats still aren’t talking about
Politics

FOSTA-SESTA contributes to violence against trans women of color, advocates say. Most campaigns are silent on it.

By Anna North
Politics
2020 Democrats enter the final phase of their Iowa campaigns at the state’s largest political event2020 Democrats enter the final phase of their Iowa campaigns at the state’s largest political event
Politics

With three months until the caucuses, 2020 Democratic candidates searched for their standout moment at key Iowa event.

By Catherine Kim
Politics
Beto O’Rourke drops out of the 2020 Democratic primaryBeto O’Rourke drops out of the 2020 Democratic primary
Politics

“My service to the country will not be as a candidate or as the nominee,” O’Rourke said.

By Sean Collins and Tara Golshan
Politics
In Iowa, only 5 percent of Biden supporters are younger than 45In Iowa, only 5 percent of Biden supporters are younger than 45
Politics

A new poll shows Biden in fourth behind Warren, Sanders and Buttigieg — with a much older base of support.

By Tara Golshan
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
The boldest and weakest labor platforms of the 2020 Democratic primaryThe boldest and weakest labor platforms of the 2020 Democratic primary
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Here’s what Democrats have promised to do for workers.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Pete Buttigieg has been criticized for his handling of policing. He hopes his criminal justice plan will change that.Pete Buttigieg has been criticized for his handling of policing. He hopes his criminal justice plan will change that.
Politics

The South Bend mayor’s platform aims to present a realistic vision for the justice system — and show his commitment to police reform.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Bernie Sanders released a plan to legalize marijuana (at 4:20 pm)Bernie Sanders released a plan to legalize marijuana (at 4:20 pm)
Politics

Sanders vows to legalize marijuana through executive action — and address some concerns about legalization, too.

By German Lopez
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
How the Democratic presidential candidates would combat the opioid epidemicHow the Democratic presidential candidates would combat the opioid epidemic
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Most want more addiction treatment. Some want harm reduction. A couple want to decriminalize harder drugs.

By German Lopez
The Wall Streeters who actually like Elizabeth Warren
Politics

“I’m fully on board with soaking the rich, 100 percent, and if that involves me paying more taxes, let’s go.”

By Emily Stewart
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Elizabeth Warren marches with Chicago teachers after releasing new K-12 education planElizabeth Warren marches with Chicago teachers after releasing new K-12 education plan
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Warren’s plan stands firmly on the side of public school teachers.

By Ella Nilsen
Why Joe Biden shouldn’t get complacent about South Carolina
Politics

Democrats in the state recall how Hillary Clinton’s double-digit lead collapsed in 2008.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Poll: Pete Buttigieg joins the list of presidential frontrunners in IowaPoll: Pete Buttigieg joins the list of presidential frontrunners in Iowa
Politics

Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren top the field in a Suffolk/USA Today poll. Buttigieg is third; Bernie Sanders is fourth.

By Sean Collins
Gun Violence
Cory Booker’s latest gun plan goes after urban violenceCory Booker’s latest gun plan goes after urban violence
Gun Violence

The bill focuses on the people at risk of gun violence, not the guns themselves.

By German Lopez
Elizabeth Warren was treated like the frontrunner at the Democratic debate
Politics

Warren took the brunt of the attacks. It shows she’s reached frontrunner status.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Warren and Biden release new campaign finance reform plans before the Democratic debateWarren and Biden release new campaign finance reform plans before the Democratic debate
Politics

The candidates are putting a spotlight on campaign finance.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The state of the 2020 Democratic presidential raceThe state of the 2020 Democratic presidential race
Politics

The horse race, broken down.

By Tara Golshan