‘I’ve been pleasantly surprised that Trump has done exactly what he promised’

South Bend, Indiana mayor on backfoot after joining front runners for presidential ticket

Clutch of candidates opens up questions for the party about its identity and future

The gay, Christian mayor of South Bend, Indiana is widening his appeal among voters

Lawyer sought dirt on Joe Biden to help Trump 2020 re-election campaign

Fiery exchanges during third primary debate with all still to play for in race for nomination

Biden and Warren to face off for first time as former vice-president’s lead in polls slips

Candidates target former vice president over previous comments on women’s rights

Second night of Democratic debates likely to accentuate fault lines on race and identity

Twenty candidates seeking to challenge Donald Trump next year take to stage in Detroit

Joe Biden set to come under fire again as he remains frontrunner for 2020 nomination

Among the 10 taking to the stage on Wednesday, Elizabeth Warren is seen as the frontrunner

Democratic frontrunner changes position after criticism but makes ‘no apologies’

Proposal shows influence of Green New Deal and importance of climate for Democratic voters

New legislation is likely to be immediately challenged – and overturned – in court

US Politics: Left may prefer white magic to Trump’s black, but everyone is dabbling

Suzanne Lynch: Political danger of moving far left is why some Democrats think centrist is best

The California senator travels to South Carolina to pitch for support ahead of primary

Senator for Minnesota expected to campaign as contrast to Trump in policy and style

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