As the Democrats’ 2020 National Convention opened, Michelle Obama, making her fourth convention appearance, once again delivered an electrifying moment.
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Biden prepares for Democratic convention, Trump hits the road
President Donald Trump isn’t about to cede the political stage as Democrats begin their national convention this week.
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Susan Rice to headline Democratic Convention watch parties in Maine
The former U.N. ambassador and national security adviser will host one of several virtual watch parties as Joe Biden accepts the Democratic nomination for president.
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Biden picks California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate
The Democratic presidential candidate embraces a former primary rival and makes history by selecting the first Black woman to run on a major party’s presidential ticket.
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Democratic convention speakers span spectrum of U.S. politics
The nominating convention will encompass the left flank of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Republican old guard of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
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Trump claims ‘political prosecution’ after court rulings; Democrats say he’s not above the law
Democrats pointed to the near unity among justices in arguing that Trump was being held to account after long resisting the demands of Congress and prosecutors.
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‘Why not a Black woman?’ Consensus grows around Biden’s VP
The current moment calls for someone who understands the challenges faced by Black Americans, a veteran Democratic strategist says.
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‘Hold your nose and vote’: Progressives weigh backing Biden
Leaders of the progressive movement say many Americans who supported Bernie Sanders may not be as likely to settle for the former vice president.
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Sanders endorses Biden as ex-rivals join forces to beat Trump
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his own campaign last week.
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Maine Democrats cancel May convention
The convention was to be held May 29-30 in Bangor but delegates will now vote remotely because of the coronavirus risk.