PHOENIX — In Joe Biden’s pursuit of the Democratic presidential nomination, he’s run repeatedly into a wall in the West, where Bernie Sanders’ strength among Latinos propelled his campaign even as he struggled with other groups. Tuesday’s primaries in Arizona and Florida offer Biden a chance to show he can make up...
Are Progressives Taking Over Fresno City Council?
What is the effect of Tyler Maxwell's almost-official election to the Fresno City Council? Those saying Maxwell brings a Democratic supermajority to the council are wrong. The board is already six Democrats and one Republican (District 6's Garry Bredefeld). That won't change, as Maxwell would replace fellow Dem Paul Caprioglio....
It's Up Again for Stocks as Wall Street's Wild Ride Extends
NEW YORK — Stocks jumped Wednesday morning and clawed back much of their sharp losses from the day before as Wall Street's wild, virus-fueled swings extend into a third week. Health care stocks led the market's spurt after a strong performance by Joe Biden in state primaries on Tuesday moved...
Super Tuesday Tally: Biden Wins 4 States, Sanders Takes 2
Joe Biden scored a series of Super Tuesday victories in key Southern states, building on momentum that has swiftly revived his Democratic presidential campaign in recent days. Bernie Sanders countered with wins in his home state of Vermont and in Colorado, as the race began to shift west, where some...
Why Smart California Dems Waited Until Now to Vote
Some voters get their ballots, fill in the boxes, and send them back within a week. Call them efficient. And confident in their choices. But, as Tuesday's California presidential primary illustrates for Democrats, it's best to wait until election day if you want your voice to matter. Buttigieg, Klobuchar, Steyer...
Buttigieg, Sanders Lead as Iowa Releases Partial Results
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Democratic Party released partial results of its kickoff presidential caucus after a daylong delay on Tuesday showing former Midwestern Mayor Pete Buttigieg and fiery progressive Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leading the opening contest in the party's 2020 primary season. The results followed 24 hours...
In Fresno, Bloomberg Says He's Ready to Bounce 'Bully' Trump
President Donald Trump's insults about his height didn't deter Mike Bloomberg. The billionaire businessman and Democratic presidential candidate made his own cracks about his stature during a speech Monday at Fresno City College. Listen to this article: "I'm still growing. I still have hopes. Unfortunately, when I'm growing, I'm growing...
Billionaire Bloomberg Sets Fresno Stop in Presidential Bid
After weeks of TV advertising in the Fresno market, Mike Bloomberg will make a campaign stop here Monday morning. His representatives said Friday morning that Bloomberg — a Democrat, billionaire businessman and former mayor of New York City — will appear with Ganamos con Mike (Win with Mike), a Latino...
Walters: An Uber-Complex Presidential Primary
A new poll of California voters finds a virtual tie among Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and former Vice President Joe Biden just a couple of weeks before mail voting begins for the March 3 Democratic presidential primary. Sanders crept ahead of long-time leader Biden among Democratic voters in...
Independents Could Decide California's Democratic Primary
SACRAMENTO — In the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, no prize is bigger than California, which offers more delegates than any other state. And as candidates plot their strategies here, there's an overlooked group of voters who could be key to victory: independents. More than 5 million voters not registered...