Sen. Bernie Sanders

Theodore Roosevelt is one of the earliest presidents associated with "progressive" politics, even accepting the nomination of the Progressive Party in 1912.

Democrats Debate: What Is A Progressive And Who Wants To Be One?

12:15pm February 05, 2016

by Ron Elving

The term has also been used to cover certain ideas, attitudes, movements and schools of thought. It has been affixed to leading American politicians, in both major parties, including Teddy Roosevelt.

#MemeOfTheWeek: Bernie Sanders And His @berniethoughts

2:11pm January 23, 2016

A parody Twitter account all about Bernie Sanders blurs the line between mockery and admiration. The account's creator says that's just fine.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, the independent from Vermont, has made a particular form of health care finance part of his campaign pitch.

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Debate Sharpens Over Single-Payer Health Care, But What Is It Exactly?

3:29pm January 22, 2016

by Julie Rovner

The phrase often used synonymously with government-run health care means different things to different people. Five points to help explain the Democrats' policy clash over the single-payer approach.

Democrats, Especially Clinton, Face Pressure In Debate On Paris Attacks

11:44pm November 14, 2015

The first half hour of Saturday's debate was dominated by foreign policy. The candidates walked a line on their views and President Obama's, whose handling of the issue has declined since ISIS's rise.

U.S. Political Reaction To Paris Attacks Split Along Party Lines

10:41am November 14, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Politics is never far from controversy — be it Supreme Court rulings, guns or terrorist attacks, like the one in Paris. President Obama — and the candidates trying to replace him — all weighed in.

Here It Is — Bernie Sanders Dancing On 'Ellen'

8:20am October 15, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

The presidential hopeful played along with Ellen DeGeneres on her show, set to air Thursday. He was asked if he'd ever been in handcuffs, what flavor ice cream he'd be and, "Boxers or briefs?"

Democrats Bernie Sanders (from left), Hillary Clinton and Martin O'Malley debate in Las Vegas.

Break It Down: Democrats On Guns And Wall Street

8:22am October 14, 2015

by Scott Horsley

During their first debate of the 2016 race, the party's presidential hopefuls showed there's daylight between them on the issues of gun control and financial regulation.

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Nobody really knows whether Vice President Biden will run, but there's a debate in Democratic circles about whether he can afford to wait.

If Biden Wants To Run For President, His Narrow Window Is Closing

3:18pm October 02, 2015

by Mara Liasson

As Hillary Clinton continues to struggle, Joe Biden's name continues to surface. No one in Washington truly knows what the vice president will do but he likely must decide in the next couple of weeks.

Bernie Sanders waves as he leaves the New Hampshire Democratic Party State Convention last month.

Bernie Sanders Raises $26 Million In 3rd Quarter, Nearly As Much As Clinton

9:16am October 01, 2015

by Tamara Keith

From 60 points down and a third of the money, Bernie Sanders is now up in polls and on par in fundraising with Hillary Clinton, who raised $28 million in the third quarter.

Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., cheer the candidate at the New Hampshire Democratic convention Saturday.

Bernie Sanders Would Be The Big Winner In New Public-Funding Model

1:38pm September 22, 2015

by Peter Overby

The Public Interest Research Group came up with a matching-funds plan that would benefit candidates who have raised the most money from small donations.