Democratic nomination hopefuls proceed to primaries amid caucus chaos
The results of the Iowa caucus usually lead to several candidates withdrawing from the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, but the significant delay in announcing the results has led to all the candidates proceeding to the New Hampshire primaries without any concessions, with US Senator Bernie Sanders and Mayor Pete Buttigieg virtually tied in the lead.
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Bernie Sanders drops out of 2020 Presidential Race
In a call with his campaign staff on Wednesday, Senator Bernie Sanders ended his Presidential Campaign, paving way for Joe Biden for a showdown with Donald Trump in November this year. Bernie Sanders’ Presidential campaign started on a good note as he performed well initially before Joe Biden’s blowout victory in South California
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Ex-Senator Tom Coburn dead at 72
Ex-Senator Tom Coburn dead at 72
Ex-Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn, known for his fierce opposition to any proposition of government spending and nicknamed Dr. No, has died at the age of 72 due to prostate cancer. Coburn, originally a physician and Sunday school teacher, served in Congress for two decades, first as a House representative and then as Senator during the Bush and Obama administrations.
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Democratic Hopeful Tulsi Gabbard drops out of the race
Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii has announced that she will be dropping out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. She was the last remaining woman still contending for the nomination and has now decided to endorse ex-Vice President Joe Biden instead of Bernie Sanders. She will return to Hawai and serve as a major in the Hawaii Army National Guard.
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Biden sweeps Tuesday primaries, Democratic nomination certain
Former Vice President Joe Biden has swept the Democratic primaries for Florida, Illinois, and Arizona, building on his dominating lead against rival Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who is now almost certain to concede the nomination and is under increasing pressure to end his campaign. The race will now enter a hiatus with no new primaries scheduled in the upcoming weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic
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