Politics
The future of New Hampshire’s century-old, first-in-the-nation primary is on shaky ground as the national Democratic Party seeks to reassert its control over a process that’s been centered on traditions and dominated by smaller, predominantly white states.
Jan. 24, 2023
Under the new calendar, proposed based on recommendations from Biden, candidates would face voters in South Carolina on Feb. 3, followed by Nevada and New Hampshire.
Feb. 4, 2023
Top of the Ticket
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May 31, 2008
President Biden says Democrats should give up ‘restrictive’ caucuses and move to champion diversity in the order of their presidential primary calendar.
Dec. 1, 2022
Opinion
Black and Latino voters will flex their power earlier in the nominating contests. It’s a smart move for the party.
Dec. 3, 2022
Every four years talk surfaces in California that this presidential campaign will be different and the state will play a king-making role. Don’t count on it.
July 9, 2023
Politics: California’s early primary will be a key vote nationally for both parties. And the unique ‘blanket’ ballot will provide a dry run for November’s presidential contest.
Nov. 2, 1999
Oct. 2, 2007
When his rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination were regularly bashing him in televised debates a month ago, Paul E.
March 20, 1992
When Rosalynn Carter came to town to stump for husband Jimmy’s ill-fated 1980 reelection bid, local Democratic bigwig Harry Spanos clutched a bouquet as he led the official greeting party.
March 29, 1987