The results reflect 71% of precincts in the state – a day after technical problems marred the complicated process.
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Warren, Sanders spar over her claim he said woman can’t win
Just six candidates gather in Des Moines, each eager to seize a dose of momentum on national TV before Iowa’s Feb. 3 caucuses.
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Marianne Williamson lays off 2020 Democratic presidential campaign staff
Nevertheless, the best-selling author and spiritual guru is pushing ahead with her presidential bid, a former adviser confirms.
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Democratic leaders push to end labor dispute and save 6th primary debate
Candidates say they won’t participate Thursday if a dispute isn’t resolved between a food services company and about 150 of its employees who work at the campus hosting the event.
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Jim Fossel: Bloomberg’s late entry a troubling development
Super-rich candidates who can run self-funded national campaigns will make it even harder for ordinary people to run for president.
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Bloomberg to pass on Iowa, N.H., focus on Super Tuesday states
The billionaire instead plans to focus his efforts on the crush of states that vote on Super Tuesday and beyond, an adviser says.
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Carl P. Leubsdorf: Democratic divide on display at debate
The latest Democratic debate provided a dramatic display of the divide between the advocates of revolution and restoration in the party’s presidential race. It also illustrated the contest’s revised pecking order On one side, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders argued the country needs major structural reforms and defended far-reaching proposals epitomized […]
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Maine Compass: Our state should lead the way on opening up primaries to all voters
The current system gives presidential nomination power to the parties and takes it away from the people.
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Cory Booker asks Maine voters to engage in ‘moral moment’ facing America
The Democratic presidential candidate and New Jersey senator makes a campaign stop in Portland.
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Sanders talks ‘political revolution’ at Portland campaign stop
The Vermont senator takes jabs at President Trump and discusses his plans for providing health care for all, addressing climate change and implementing stricter gun laws.