2020 democratic presidential primary

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator from Vermont, talks about the coronavirus relief bill on Wednesday in one of several speeches about the crisis streamed on his campaign website.

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Facing Likely Defeat, Bernie Sanders' Campaign Found A New Cause

11:25am March 29, 2020

by Asma Khalid

It looked like Sanders was about to drop out of the Democratic primary, until the coronavirus crisis gave his agenda a boost and turned his campaign into a relief drive. But what's next?

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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard had staked her candidacy on an anti-war platform but faced criticism for past positions.

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Hawaii Rep. Gabbard Suspends Her Presidential Campaign And Backs Biden

1:21pm March 19, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

The Iraq war veteran, who has stirred controversy within her own party, failed to take off in the Democratic presidential primary.

An election worker wears protective gloves during the Florida primary election at South Pointe Elementary School in Miami, on Tuesday.

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Biden, Sanders Remarks Show How The Coronavirus Has Upended The Campaign

10:08am March 18, 2020

by Benjamin Swasey

The coronavirus is scrambling so much of our lives at the moment, there's no surprise it's doing the same to the presidential race.

Former Vice President Joe Biden is favored to increase his delegate lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday because the demographics of the states voting tend to favor him.

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Florida, Illinois And Arizona Vote Tuesday. Here's A State-By-State Guide

10:43am March 17, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Coronavirus is dominating. Three of four crucial states are going ahead with elections Tuesday that could determine the Democratic presidential nominee.

Former Vice President Joe Biden (left) and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., greet one another before they participate in a Democratic presidential primary debate.

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4 Takeaways From The Biden-Sanders Debate During The Coronavirus Crisis

12:23pm March 16, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The first one-on-one debate between the two men was supposed to be in Arizona, one of four states voting in the Democratic presidential primaries Tuesday. But it took place in a TV studio instead.

A Michigan voter uses hand sanitizer that the polling place provided after casting his ballot at Warren Woods Baptist Church in Warren, Mich., last week.

Voting Amid Coronavirus: What You Need To Know

11:58am March 16, 2020

by Miles Parks

Louisiana and Georgia have postponed their presidential primaries, but the four states scheduled to vote on Tuesday say they are moving forward. Here's what they're doing to keep voters safe.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden will be the only candidates onstage for Sunday's Democratic presidential debate.

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Biden And Sanders Debate Sunday In D.C. Here's What You Need To Know

7:35pm March 15, 2020

by Elena Moore

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the country, former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders will debate Sunday night in Washington with no live audience.

Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks about the coronavirus outbreak at the Hotel Du Pont Thursday in Wilmington, Delaware.

Biden, Sanders Slam Trump Administration For Coronavirus Response

5:53pm March 12, 2020

by Benjamin Swasey

Former Vice President Joe Biden vowed that, if elected, his administration would "lead by science." Sen. Bernie Sanders urged President Trump to declare a national emergency.

After big Democratic primary losses, Bernie Sanders listed issues he'd like Joe Biden to address at their one-on-one debate on Sunday.

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Sanders Offers Biden A Path To Win Over His Movement

9:07am March 12, 2020

by Arnie Seipel

Joe Biden invited his opponent's supporters to join him. Bernie Sanders responded with a road map and challenge for the front-runner to meet at the next debate.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont walks away from the podium after delivering a campaign update at the Hotel Vermont on Wednesday in Burlington.

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Bernie Sanders To Stay In The Race Despite Key Losses

1:58pm March 11, 2020

In a press conference, the Vermont senator acknowledged calls for him to drop his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination but said he plans to debate former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday.