Author: Nicholas Riccardi The Associated Press
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‘New Hampshire, you may see me once again’: Bennet ends 2020 bid after poor showing in primary
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Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet ended his long-shot presidential bid Tuesday, failing to break out of a crowded Democratic field dominated by other moderate candidates. Bennet, 55, was a late entrant to the race who staked his bid in recent months on trying to win New Hampshire. He only formally announced his candidacy in late April,…
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Democratic presidential debate: Key takeaways
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A dozen Democratic presidential candidates participated in a spirited debate over health care, taxes, gun control and impeachment. Takeaways from the three-hour forum in Westerville, Ohio: WARREN’S RISE ATTRACTS ATTACKS Sen. Elizabeth Warren found Tuesday that her rise in the polls may come with a steep cost. She’s now a clear target for attacks, particularly from…
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Gardner, other Republicans stumbling over question at heart of impeachment
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A simple yes-or-no question keeps tripping up Senate Republicans: Should the president ask foreign countries to investigate political rivals? A month ago, the question was a legal and constitutional no-brainer. It’s illegal to accept foreign help in a political campaign, an action that also raises questions about U.S. sovereignty. But President Donald Trump last week…
