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May 17, 2023 at 9:06 pm

Philadelphia’s likely next mayor could offer model for how Democrats talk about crime

The Democrat who will almost certainly become Philadelphia’s next mayor wants to hire hundreds of additional police officers and says officers should be able to...

— EMBARGO: NO ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION, WEB POSTING OR STREET SALES BEFORE 3:01 A.M. ET ON MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023. NO EXCEPTIONS FOR ANY REASONS — Former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Manchester, N.H., April 27, 2023. In Arizona, where independents are a crucial voting bloc, there might not be the same sense of urgency for a Biden-Trump rematch. (Sophie Park/The New York Times) XNYT63 XNYT63

May 4, 2023 at 9:10 pm

Trump is accused in court of rape. Will it matter in 2024?

For most politicians, the allegations laid out in a New York courtroom would be enough to torpedo any future aspirations. But Donald Trump isn't the...

Republican conservative radio show host Larry Elder speaks to supporters after losing the California gubernatorial recall election on Sept. 14, 2021, in Costa Mesa, Calif. Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, who sought to replace the California governor in a failed 2021 recall effort, announced Thursday, April 20, 2023 he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. (Ashley Landis / The Associated Press, file)

April 20, 2023 at 6:06 pm

Radio host Larry Elder announces 2024 GOP bid for president

Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, who sought to replace the California governor in a failed 2021 recall effort, announced Thursday he is running for...

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April 16, 2023 at 10:27 pm

Progressives focus on local-level wins to counter setbacks VIEW

For many progressives, the past decade has been littered with disappointments.

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April 11, 2023 at 9:08 pm

Dem, GOP convention picks show Midwest’s political influence

Both Democrats and Republicans are zeroing in on the critical Midwestern region ahead of next year's presidential election, with both parties choosing to hold their...

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Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz, center, holds hands with Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, Rebecca Dallet, left, ,and Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, right, at a watch party in Milwaukee, Wis., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Protasiewicz, 60, defeated former Justice Dan Kelly, who previously worked for Republicans and had support from the state’s leading anti-abortion groups. (Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP) WIMIL109 WIMIL109

April 5, 2023 at 12:34 pm

Abortion drives liberal’s win in Wisconsin court election

The victory by Democratic-backed candidate Janet Protaswiecz in Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court election is a fresh example of the enduring political power of abortion rights...

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Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson, left, and Paul Vallas shake hands before the start of a debate at ABC7 studios in downtown Chicago, Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool) ILCHT401 ILCHT401

April 3, 2023 at 9:52 pm

Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives VIEW

Chicago voters on Tuesday are choosing a new mayor to lead the heavily Democratic city.

March 26, 2023 at 6:11 am

Tax the rich? Chicago mayoral hopefuls debate city budget VIEW

How best to manage Chicago’s financial challenges is among the many issues separating Democrats Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas heading into the April 4 runoff...

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March 19, 2023 at 4:43 am

In Chicago mayor’s race, 2 hopefuls reflect Democrats’ split VIEW

The two candidates for Chicago mayor have very different ideas about the future of the heavily Democratic city.

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March 1, 2023 at 12:02 pm

Chicago mayor’s race shows impact of crime in COVID’s wake VIEW

Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas ran a campaign laser-focused on public safety and support for the police as he advanced to a runoff.

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