Democratic Primary News
O’Rourke drops out. Harris falters. Biden is still ahead, but his lead is shrinking.
US Elections 2020
Presidential and congressional elections were held in the United States on November 3. The Atlantic Sentinel endorsed Democrat Joe Biden, who defeated Republican president Donald Trump. Democrats defended their majority in the House of Representatives and gained five seats in the Senate, where they split control with Republicans.
Who Pays for Medicare-for-All?
Supporters won’t say, because they can’t. Nobody knows how expensive it would be.
Democratic Race Stable as Ten Candidates Qualify for Debate
Little is changing in the Democratic presidential primary.
Democrats Back Away from Abolishing Private Health Insurance
Presidential candidates are wise to abandon a policy that few Americans support.
Down in the Polls, Sanders Echoes Trump on Media Bias
The senator suggests he gets bad press because he has criticized the owner of a newspaper.
Democrats Are Not Talking to Swing Voters
If Democrats run on abolishing health insurance and decriminalizing illegal immigration, they will lose.
Elizabeth Warren May Be the Strongest Democratic Candidate
The Massachusetts senator is trending up in the polls and raising more money than most candidates.
Democrats Are Closer to the Center Than Republicans
But they must still be wary of moving too far to the left.
Abolishing Private Health Insurance Is Bad Policy for Democrats
It’s unpopular and it’s unlikely to improve health care in the United States.
Democrats Don’t Have a Good Answer to the Mitch McConnell Question
How will they get their policies through a Republican-controlled Senate?
Sanders Should Stop Undermining Trust in the Democratic Party
Don’t complain that the nomination was rigged just because you lost.
Don’t Be Too Hard on Politicians Who Change Their Mind
There’s a difference been being principled and being intransigent.
Too Many Democrats Are Running for Vice President
Steve Bullock, Julián Castro, John Hickenlooper and Beto O’Rourke should be running for the Senate.
Joe Biden Is a Stronger Candidate Than You Might Think
The former vice president may be out of sync with Twitter, but that’s not the Democratic Party.
Why It’s Fair Not to Treat Sanders Like the Democratic Frontrunner
The Vermont senator is raising a lot of money from activists, but party actors have little incentive to support him.