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Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick drops out of presidential race

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press February 12, 2020September 14, 2020

Patrick was the last remaining African American candidate in a Democratic presidential field once defined by its diversity.

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Klobuchar surged in New Hampshire. Can she make it count?

by SARA BURNETT, HOLLY RAMER and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

Democratic presidential hopeful Amy Klobuchar is hoping her strong third-place finish in New Hampshire will provide enough momentum to make her competitive in the states that come next in the nominating contest

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In 2015 audio, Bloomberg advocated targeting minorities for arrest

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press February 11, 2020September 14, 2020

Bloomberg launched his Democratic presidential bid late last year with an apology for his support for the policy.

Elections, New England, News, Politics

In midnight primary vote, Dixville Notch goes for Bloomberg

by Associated Press February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

The former New York City mayor got 3 of the tiny town’s 5 votes – and he wasn’t even on the ballot.

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How crucial is New Hampshire win? It depends on whom you ask

by WILL WEISSERT, KATHLEEN RONAYNE and BILL BARROW Associated Press February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

Democratic presidential candidates took varied approaches going into New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary.

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Maine gearing up for ‘Super Tuesday’ presidential primaries

by Kevin Miller February 9, 2020February 8, 2020

After 20 years of town meeting-style caucuses, Mainers will be able to cast ballots for presidential nominees on March 3 during the single largest primary day of the 2020 elections.

Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden

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Democrats on edge after 2020 election season’s ragged launch

by JULIE PACE Associated Press February 8, 2020September 14, 2020

The turbulent start has crystallized the challenges confronting Democrats in trying to mount a challenge to an incumbent backed by a united Republican Party and fortified by a soaring economy.