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Cover StoryWhy this centenarian statesman is hopeful 鈥� but cautious 鈥� about the futureForeign-policy veteran George Shultz on a lack of U.S. leadership in the world, the need to curb nuclear weapons, and his dance with Ginger Rogers.
As path to nomination narrows, Sanders hopes for Michigan surpriseTuesday鈥檚 Michigan primary will test Sanders鈥� support among white working-class voters, and the extent of the party鈥檚 consolidation around Biden.
First LookCan Democrats win back Michigan?Democrats look to the Michigan primary as a testing ground for November. Michigan's "famed blue wall" voted Republican in 2016 and rank-and-file union members continue to support the president on social issues while top union leaders are backing Democrats.
First LookSurprise reshuffle: Trump names new chief of staffPresident Trump makes a major staff overhaul, replacing his Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney聽with Republican Rep. Mark Meadows.
With Elizabeth Warren out, women voters ask: 鈥榃hat now?鈥�After Elizabeth Warren suspended her campaign, her supporters wonder what will it take to crack the final glass ceiling for women in U.S. politics?
First LookTrump gets heat from supporters on virus in Fox News town hallPresident Donald Trump answered rare questions from the public in his first TV town hall of the 2020 election cycle in swing state Pennsylvania. He was asked about civility (name-calling),聽immigration, health care, and a ballooning national debt.
First LookFederal judge rebukes William Barr for 'misleading the public'Attorney General William Barr made a "calculated attempt" to influence public opinion regarding the Mueller report, said聽U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton Thursday, and ordered an un-redacted version of the report to be released.
2016 saw rise of populist outsiders. 2020 is showing limits of their appeal.2020 is not 2016, and on Super Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders鈥� momentum hit a brick wall.聽
First LookTexas: Why minority neighborhoods had to wait hours to voteMany Texas voters endured long lines on Super Tuesday because of closed or clogged polling stations. The struggle points to a long history of uneven election administration and the importance of access for democracy.
First LookOnce a front-runner, why Elizabeth Warren's 2020 bid is overElizabeth Warren's cogent, populist, progressive campaign began with promise, drawing tens of thousands to events last summer. But聽the Massachusetts senator exited the Democratic presidential race after a disappointing聽Super Tuesday.聽
Politics WatchBiden鈥檚 big turnaround upends campaign narrativeThe former vice president鈥檚 Super Tuesday victories have given him a lead in the delegate count and make him the frontrunner once again.
Biden, Sanders, and the struggle for the Democrats鈥� futureAs Biden and Sanders battle in the primaries, there鈥檚 a fundamental clash lining up between the Democrats鈥� revolutionary and moderate wings.
First LookSuper Tuesday switch: Bloomberg drops out and endorses BidenAfter disappointing Super Tuesday results, billionaire Mike Bloomberg has dropped out of the presidential race. Mr. Bloomberg becomes the third Democratic candidate to endorse Joe Biden as the moderate alternative to Bernie Sanders, the other front-runner.聽
From our archives: What did Bernie Sanders do when he was mayor?As mayor of Vermont's largest city, Bernie Sanders talked like a socialist, but acted like a pragmatist. A 1984 story from the Monitor archives.聽
First LookSuper Tuesday results: Joe Biden surge makes it a two-man raceOn Super Tuesday, Joe Biden won at least eight states and Bernie Sanders four, as the battle narrows to Democratic moderates vs. progressives.
Super Tuesday: Which candidate does Russia want to win?On Monday, U.S. intelligence agencies issued a rare statement warning that foreign actors are again trying to influence voters with disinformation.聽
First LookSuper Tuesday tests the strength of Joe Biden's appealJoe Biden is riding the wave from his South Carolina win. But Bernie Sanders has more money and a bigger staff and Michael Bloomberg appears for the first time on primary ballots. Elizabeth Warren vows to stay in the race until the July convention.
Twitter isn鈥檛 real life. But for Sanders fans, it鈥檚 a powerful tool.Sanders supporters are the most active and aggressive in responses to other campaigns on Twitter. Many say it鈥檚 all in the service of a greater good.聽
First LookAmy Klobuchar drops out of 2020 race, endorses Joe BidenSen. Amy Klobuchar dropped out of the 2020 presidential campaign Monday. She is throwing her support behind former Vice President Joe Biden in an effort to unify moderate Democratic voters.聽
First LookWhat Bloomberg needs from Super Tuesday face-off with BidenMike Bloomberg's big-budget campaign will face a major test聽on Tuesday, as the former New York City mayor competes with Democratic front-runners for key votes.
