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DEMOCRATIC DEBATE

Jan 18, 2016 6:47 AM CST

Who Won, Lost Democratic Debate

Sanders aimed for the heart; Clinton, the head

(Newser) - The last Democratic debate before Iowa and New Hampshire vote took place Sunday night in South Carolina—and Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were taking no prisoners. The pair clashed over and over again throughout the debate, while Martin O'Malley failed to make much of an impact. Here's...

The Nation Makes 3rd Endorsement Ever: Bernie

OPINION

Jan 14, 2016 4:28 PM CST

The Nation Makes 3rd Endorsement Ever: Bernie

Americans are 'fed up and fighting back,' magazine editors write

(Newser) - The Nation doesn't often endorse a Democratic primary candidate—the magazine has previously only done so for Jesse Jackson in 1988 and Barack Obama 20 years later—but this year it's endorsing Bernie Sanders. The editors write that Sanders "has already transformed the politics" of the race...

Sanders: Chelsea
'Flat Wrong' on
My Health Plan

Jan 13, 2016 1:07 PM CST

Sanders: Chelsea 'Flat Wrong' on My Health Plan

Senator says Clinton daughter 'didn't read the plan' he has for Americans

(Newser) - As the race for the Democratic nomination between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton heats up , the former first daughter is stumping for her mom—and saying things that Sanders says are "absolutely wrong," per CNN . Chelsea Clinton spoke at a New Hampshire campaign rally Tuesday, the Hill reports,...

Bernie Sanders Now
Beating Clinton in Iowa

new poll

Jan 12, 2016 1:40 PM CST

Bernie Sanders Now Beating Clinton in Iowa

New poll shows him at 49% to her 44%

(Newser) - Bernie Sanders was already leading in New Hampshire polls —but now, a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday shows him beating Hillary Clinton in Iowa, ABC News reports. The poll finds that Sanders has 49% support from likely Democratic Caucus participants, compared to Clinton's 44% and Martin O'Malley'...

Sanders Tied With Clinton in First 2 States to Vote

Sanders, Clinton
Neck-and-Neck
in First 2 States

NEW POLL

Jan 11, 2016 1:21 AM CST

Sanders, Clinton Neck-and-Neck in First 2 States

His general election numbers are also looking good

(Newser) - The Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primaries are just weeks away—and the latest polls suggest that Hillary Clinton will have plenty of sleepless nights before they arrive. According to a Wall Street Journal / NBC News / Marist poll, Bernie Sanders is neck-and-neck with Clinton in both states, with...

Sorry, Hillary and Bernie:
Obama Won't Endorse You

Jan 10, 2016 8:54 AM CST

Sorry, Hillary and Bernie: Obama Won't Endorse You

President will steer clear of 2016 race until a Democratic nominee is chosen

(Newser) - If you're waiting breathlessly for the current commander in chief to weigh in on who among the Democratic candidates should succeed him, well, don't hold your breath. President Obama won't be endorsing either his former secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, or Bernie Sanders, reports Reuters. "That'...

Behind Clinton's
Cash, a $33M Bern

Jan 3, 2016 10:36 AM CST

Behind Clinton's Cash, a $33M Bern

Sanders had a very profitable Q4 of 2015, but he's spending heavily

(Newser) - The final quarter of 2015 was pretty kind to Bernie Sanders, who put up some impressive fundraising numbers on his way to giving Hillary Clinton a run for her money: The Vermont independent raked in $33 million, reports USA Today, which puts him just $4 million behind Clinton over the...

Anonymous:
the 10 Reasons
Why We're
Endorsing Bernie

Dec 23, 2015 10:49 AM CST

Anonymous: the 10 Reasons Why We're Endorsing Bernie

Bernie Sanders will go after big banks, says group

(Newser) - Well, we knew Anonymous wasn't going to come out in favor of Donald Trump . The hacktivist group's pick for president is Bernie Sanders, according to a Wednesday post , which describes 10 reasons why Sanders should get your vote. Firstly, the group says Sanders wants to break up big...

Sanders: Trump
'Has Discovered
Women Go to
the Bathroom'

Dec 23, 2015 5:44 AM CST

Sanders: Trump 'Has Discovered Women Go to the Bathroom'

Trump is defending his use of 'schlonged,' and he could be right

(Newser) - Bernie Sanders has some shocking news for Donald Trump: "I also went to the bathroom" during Saturday's Democratic debate, Sanders told supporters in Iowa Tuesday night. Trump "has discovered that women go to the bathroom and it’s very upsetting for him," Sanders said, per BuzzFeed...

Donors: Sanders Is Now Outraising Clinton

Dec 23, 2015 1:11 AM CST

Donors: Sanders Is Now Outraising Clinton

Poll says he would crush Trump in general election

(Newser) - Bernie Sanders has apparently managed to pull ahead of Hillary Clinton in fundraising for the first time—and his rival might actually be getting worried despite her huge lead in the polls. Clinton donors tell Politico that they expect Sanders, who nearly pulled even with Clinton in fundraising during the...

Will Sanders Use 'Nuclear
Option' in 3rd Debate?

The Rundown

Dec 19, 2015 11:30 AM CST

Will Sanders Use 'Nuclear Option' in 3rd Debate?

And five other things to look for Saturday night

(Newser) - The third Democratic presidential debate is being held Saturday night in New Hampshire. And while the Dem debates have been less dramatic than their Republican counterparts, a number of experts think that could change Saturday. Here are six things to watch when the prospective nominees (and Martin O'Malley) take...

DNC Restores
Sanders' Access
to Voter Data

Dec 19, 2015 7:36 AM CST

DNC Restores Sanders' Access to Voter Data

Sanders camp complains DNC has 'tipped the scales' for Clinton

(Newser) - The Democratic National Committee has agreed to restore access to voter files for the Bernie Sanders campaign, cooling tensions in what Politico calls a "civil war" within the party over the Sanders campaign's improper accessing of Clinton campaign data . The DNC agreed to restore access soon after the...

Sanders Campaign Says It
May Sue Democratic Party

Dec 18, 2015 1:35 PM CST

Sanders Campaign Says It May Sue Democratic Party

'They are not going to sabotage our campaign'

(Newser) - The Bernie Sanders campaign is threatening to sue the Democratic National Committee in federal court for restricting its access to voter information, the AP reports. The campaign was cut off from its voter database after accusations it accessed similar data belonging to the Clinton campaign. But Sanders campaign manager Jeff...

DNC Cuts Off
Sanders' Access
to Voter Files

Dec 18, 2015 6:43 AM CST

DNC Cuts Off Sanders' Access to Voter Files

He's fired a staffer for snooping on Clinton campaign

(Newser) - Bernie Sanders' Thursday wasn't quite as awesome as previously believed: His campaign suffered what the Washington Post says could be a "devastating blow" after it emerged that at least one staffer improperly accessed Hillary Clinton's campaign data. The staffer was able to access the Clinton data because...

Bernie Sanders
Is Just Really
Crushing It Today

Dec 17, 2015 4:32 PM CST

Bernie Sanders Is Just Really Crushing It Today

He passed 2 million donations and nabbed two major endorsements

(Newser) - While Bernie Sanders may not have [expletive] around and got a triple-double, Ice Cube's good day doesn't have anything on the one Sanders is having. NPR reports the Sanders campaign was already celebrating receiving 2 million donations when news came in Thursday that two major endorsements had gone...

The Presidential
Candidates'
Favorite TV Shows

Dec 9, 2015 3:45 PM CST

The Presidential Candidates' Favorite TV Shows

Donald Trump answers pretty much as expected

(Newser) - People takes an in-depth look at the presidential candidates in its new issue—OK, fine, what it actually delves into is the candidates' favorite breakfast foods and what their grandchildren call them. Below, from those who participated, answers to the question, "What's your favorite guilty pleasure TV...

Bernie Nabs
Historic Win in
Time's Person
of the Year Poll

Dec 7, 2015 2:22 PM CST

Bernie Nabs Historic Win in Time's Person of the Year Poll

Too bad he didn't even make the editors' short list

(Newser) - He beat Malala, the pope, and even his biggest competition for the Democratic nomination. Voting for Time magazine's annual Person of the Year award ended Sunday at midnight, and Bernie Sanders emerged as the victor with 10.2% of reader votes, pulling off what the Daily Dot observes is...

Barbara Walters Picks Her 'Most Fascinating People'

Dec 3, 2015 4:33 AM CST

Barbara Walters Picks Her 'Most Fascinating People'

Special airs Dec. 17

(Newser) - Next Wednesday we'll learn who Time has anointed its Person of the Year (currently leading the readers' poll: Bernie Sanders ), but America will have to hold its breath for two more weeks before learning who Barbara Walters has deemed the Most Fascinating. She'll announce that person during...

Bernie Sanders Explains 'Democratic Socialism'

Nov 20, 2015 4:49 AM CST

Bernie Sanders Explains 'Democratic Socialism'

It's not about the government owning grocery stores, he says

(Newser) - Democratic socialism is nothing to be afraid of unless you think of FDR as a bogeyman, Bernie Sanders said in a landmark speech at Georgetown University on Thursday. "Democratic socialism means that we must reform a political system [that] is corrupt, that we must create an economy that works...

Primary Debate Will Tackle
Terrorism After Paris Attack

Nov 14, 2015 9:39 AM CST

Primary Debate Will Tackle Terrorism After Paris Attack

'This is exactly what the president is going to have to face'

(Newser) - The second Democratic primary debate will go on as scheduled Saturday on CBS News, but the focus has changed dramatically in the wake of the attacks that left more than 100 dead in Paris, the Los Angeles Times reports. "You've got to get into how do you handle...