Trump dangerously misunderstands how voters feel about abortion access
To say this year’s Republican presidential ticket does not know how to talk to or about women, or figure out what matters to them, would…
After being nudged aside, Biden will address fellow Democrats
CHICAGO — President Biden will deliver a speech he never intended Monday evening, addressing the Democratic National Convention as he attempts to pass the mantle to…
Protesters at the Democratic convention aim to avoid the chaos of 1968
CHICAGO — As Democrats from across the country convene in Chicago to officially crown Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee, another group is descending on…
Democratic convention will test whether Harris can keep momentum alive
CHICAGO — One month ago, Democrats were anticipating a very different convention than the exuberant event planned this week on the shores of Lake Michigan.The expectation…
In political ads, Democrats go on offense about border security
WASHINGTON — Democrats are flipping the script on border security, with political ads for races across the country highlighting an issue Republicans have repeatedly used as…
Biden will be opening act Monday for Harris at Democrats’ convention
1 of 7 | Preparations continue at the United Center, which will be the location of the evening activities at the 2024 Democratic National Convention…
Opinion: Will Democrats’ re-embrace of that hopey-changey thing work?
Go ahead, Democrats, party like it’s 2008.In just a month, Democrats have gone from dreading their 2024 national convention that starts Monday in Chicago to…
After years of doubt, Kamala Harris becomes Democrats’ leader
BBCWhen Kamala Harris steps onto the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week as the party’s presidential nominee, she’ll do so knowing…
Poll: Schiff expands his lead over Garvey in California Senate race
Rep. Adam B. Schiff has slightly expanded his already sizable lead over retired Dodger All-Star Steve Garvey in new polling ahead of California’s U.S. Senate…
In Tim Walz’s rural hometown, his Democratic politics are an awkward fit
VALENTINE, Neb. — Mayor Kyle Arganbright steered his dusty diesel truck through this ranching town, past the rodeo grounds and livestock auction, and pointed out…
Democrats show support for California crime measure Proposition 36
SACRAMENTO — San José Mayor Matt Mahan and other local Democratic leaders on Wednesday announced their support for Proposition 36, a crime reform measure on the…
What Trump’s crowd obsession says about him — and the 2024 race
Forget about the economy, the war in Gaza, the perils of global warming. Never mind the crime issue or that favorite Trumpian hobbyhorse, immigration and…
Poll: Harris and Walz build huge lead among likely California voters
Vice President Kamala Harris’ entry into the presidential race has galvanized traditional Democratic voting groups and those not aligned with a political party, helping extend…
Kamala Harris, Olympics give U.S. a needed doomscrolling break
Happiness, “Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz famously wrote, is a warm puppy. Quaint advice but also true — our family recently celebrated the dog days of…
Calmes: Donald Trump’s state of mind should be under debate
It’s way past time to talk seriously about Trump Derangement Syndrome — his, not his critics’.For years it’s been clear to mental health experts as…
Granderson: How would Harris pay for the policies that voters want?
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign plans to shift its economic message this week from breadth to depth, articulating some of the policies we could expect…
Kamala Harris, Tim Walz make immigration pitch in border-state Arizona
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Vice President Kamala Harris drew on her prosecutorial background to make her first expansive pitch on immigration to border-state voters as she and…
Amid the gloom, doom and anger, can 'joy' win voters over?
Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, who gave the world 'weird' Republicans, says he and Kamala Harris will respond with joy. Team Trump says that's absurd.…
California Democratic lawmaker switches party to join Republicans
SACRAMENTO — A moderate California Democratic state lawmaker announced Thursday that she is switching to the Republican Party while criticizing her former party’s leadership and policies.…
Column: After past disappointments, Harris shows courage in VP choice
SACRAMENTO — Kudos to Vice President Kamala Harris. She didn’t do the blatantly political thing and select a popular governor from a key battleground state to…