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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Meet the moderators of the South Carolina Democratic debateMeet the moderators of the South Carolina Democratic debate
    Politics

    Seven candidates take the stage ahead of the state’s primary this week.

    By Li Zhou
    The South Carolina primary is a critical springboard for Super Tuesday
    Politics

    It’s also the first major test of African American support.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    It looks like the debate may have given Elizabeth Warren a slight boost in NevadaIt looks like the debate may have given Elizabeth Warren a slight boost in Nevada
    Politics

    She saw an uptick in support from voters who recently decided on a candidate.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Nevada highlighted Pete Buttigieg’s and Amy Klobuchar’s weakness with African American votersNevada highlighted Pete Buttigieg’s and Amy Klobuchar’s weakness with African American voters
    Politics

    The state’s entrance polls hint at how the two could do in South Carolina.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Asian Americans make up a big part of the Nevada electorate — enough to sway the caucusesAsian Americans make up a big part of the Nevada electorate — enough to sway the caucuses
    Politics

    They’re poised to play a major role in the early state.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Watch: Elizabeth Warren grills Mike Bloomberg over allegations of sexism and nondisclosure agreementsWatch: Elizabeth Warren grills Mike Bloomberg over allegations of sexism and nondisclosure agreements
    Politics

    Warren called on the former New York City mayor to release women from NDAs they had signed about the alleged hostile work environment at his company.

    By Li Zhou
    The slow implosion of Joe Biden’s big bet on South Carolina, explained
    Explainers

    Biden is still poised to win the state, but the margin is expected to be much closer than it was before.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The 7 most dramatic, eye-popping moments from the Democratic debate in Las VegasThe 7 most dramatic, eye-popping moments from the Democratic debate in Las Vegas
    Politics

    Everybody piled on Mike Bloomberg, Pete Buttigieg went after Bernie Sanders, and much more.

    By Li Zhou and Dylan Scott
    Politics
    The next Democratic debate is the last one before South Carolina and Super TuesdayThe next Democratic debate is the last one before South Carolina and Super Tuesday
    Politics

    Six candidates have made the stage so far.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Meet the moderators of the Nevada Democratic debateMeet the moderators of the Nevada Democratic debate
    Politics

    Six candidates are poised to face off in Las Vegas just days before the caucuses.

    By Li Zhou