Democrats

West Virginia Tells The Story Of America's Shifting Political Climate

10:26am October 24, 2015

by Don Gonyea

There are few places where Obama is less liked than West Virginia. But for decades, Democrats could count on the state's voters in presidential contests, with only rare exceptions.

#MemeOfTheWeek: The Drake-ification Of The Week In Politics

8:03am October 24, 2015

by Sam Sanders

Nothing was safe from Drake and his viral Hotline Bling video this week. Not even politics.

The New York Mets celebrate after sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to get to the World Series, which starts Tuesday.

LA Congressman Loses Bet, Sings 'Meet The Mets'

7:01pm October 23, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., lost a bet with New York Democrat Steve Israel when the Mets defeated the Dodgers in the Major League Baseball playoffs. The result is pretty amazin'.

Former Secretary of State and current Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appears before the House Select Committee on Benghazi on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

Omm ... Clinton Goes Zen, Tries Meditation To Get Through Epic Hearing

5:54pm October 23, 2015

In an off-the-cuff moment, Hillary Clinton revealed the secret to her marathon Benghazi hearing performance.

The Oval Office, not a corner office but pretty nice.

4 Ways The Oval Office Isn't Like The Corner Office

12:07pm October 23, 2015

by Tamara Keith

CEOs have it easy when it comes to hiring and firing. Presidents get Air Force One.

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A protester in West Virginia holds a sign ahead of President Obama's speech on drug abuse that reads, "Don't blame me. I voted for the American."

Welcome To West Virginia, Obama — In 2 Pictures

4:23pm October 21, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

President Obama is slated to speak in West Virginia Wednesday afternoon, but protesters were lining up hours beforehand — and their welcome wasn't exactly hospitable.

Clinton (purple line) is regaining some lost round lately, while Biden's (green) fortunes are fading the teeniest bit.

Why Biden Didn't Run, By The Numbers

3:40pm October 21, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

There are plenty of ways to explain why Biden isn't running. Polling, endorsements and fundraising are three good ones.

Vice President Biden talks to a woman in biker gear, who's sitting on a chair in front of him at a diner in Ohio in September 2012. She's not sitting on his lap, but it sure looks like it.

5 Things To Know About Joe Biden

12:44pm October 21, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

The vice president concluded Wednesday that his window "has closed" on running for president. He's had a long and colorful career. Here are some serious (and not so serious) things to know about him.

Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, accompanied by his wife, Hong Le Webb, announces he will drop out of the Democratic race for president during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington on Tuesday.

Jim Webb Exits Democratic Primary, Leaves Door Open For Independent Bid

2:13pm October 20, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The former Virginia senator decries the extremes to which both parties have moved and says he will consider running as an independent, where more people identify.

Democratic presidential candidate and former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb listens during the CNN Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas on Oct. 13.

Jim Webb Flirts With An Independent Bid

8:25pm October 19, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The former Virginia senator complained repeatedly in last week's debate he wasn't getting enough time. Now, he could be leaving the party altogether for a third-party run.