Tag: Bernie Sanders

"While gun control is not the answer, the best and most effective path forward, I believe, is one that safeguards our schools from becoming "soft targets," or areas with little to stand in the way of someone with bad intentions," said Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Mark Meadows proposes $1.5B to boost school safety after Florida shooting

Anna Giaritelli · March 7, 2018 6:52 pm

Democrats are struggling to overcome internal differences, setting up a midterm primary season pitting establishment candidates against anti-establishment progressives. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Beltway Democrats’ meddling in Texas primary totally backfires

Emily Jashinsky · March 7, 2018 5:52 pm

Fact Check: Did the FEC Fine the Sanders Campaign for Taking ‘Illegal Contributions’?

Holmes Lybrand · March 6, 2018 7:08 pm

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is currently in her full fifth term in the Senate. However, her positions on healthcare and national security were good enough to cost Feinstein, 84, the California Democratic Party's endorsement. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

9 primaries to watch in 2018

W. James Antle III · March 6, 2018 5:01 am

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., voiced concerns about the Medicare for All Act, would move all people onto Medicare, even if they have private healthcare coverage. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Tim Kaine: ‘I’ve got some concerns’ about single-payer healthcare

Kimberly Leonard · March 5, 2018 9:26 pm

After the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released opposition research on Laura Moser, one of the Democrats running in the 7th Congressional District primary in Texas, progressives retaliated against the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. (Screenshot via YouTube / Topic)

Liberals, Democratic establishment ramp up intraparty war in Texas primary

Laura Barrón-López · March 2, 2018 10:32 pm

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee ignited controversy for attacking progressive candidate Laura Moser, while a more progressive group, Our Revolution, endorsed her bid for a House seat in Texas. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Primary battles put divided Democrats in tough situation

Emily Jashinsky · March 2, 2018 9:54 pm

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., sent a letter to the House on Thursday asking for a "full retroactive" repeal of Obamacare's individual mandate. Meadows is concerned that Americans may not realize that they still face penalties if they don't have health insurance in 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Mark Meadows wants ‘retroactive’ repeal of Obamacare’s individual mandate this tax season

Daniel Chaitin · March 2, 2018 12:49 am

The 2016 campaign for Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., accepted assistance from a group of Australian campaign volunteers that were backed by the Australian Labor Party. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Bernie Sanders campaign to pay fine to FEC regarding contributions from Australians

Diana Stancy Correll · March 1, 2018 2:50 am

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on Tuesday that the Justice Department's inspector general will investigate alleged abuses of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a move condemned by President Trump on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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13 Republicans ask Jeff Sessions to appoint second special counsel to investigate FBI, DOJ

Daniel Chaitin · February 28, 2018 11:13 pm

Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Mike Lee, R-Utah, have introduced a joint resolution which would end U.S. military involvement in the conflict in Yemen. (AP Photos)

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Mike Lee and Bernie Sanders come together to end US involvement in Yemen

Siraj Hashmi · February 28, 2018 9:30 pm

"I am very proud of Levi's commitment to public service and his years of work on behalf of low income and working people," the Vermont senator said, but added, "Levi will be running his own campaign, in his own way, with his own ideas. The decision as to who to vote for will be determined by the people of New Hampshire's first district, and nobody else." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File )

Bernie Sanders is ‘very proud’ of son’s run for Congress, but doesn’t offer an endorsement

Tristan Justice · February 27, 2018 6:48 pm