The former vice president faces many challenges in his potential presidential run, perhaps none bigger than his complicated relationship with his old boss.
Author: Jonathan Weisman
As Biden Runs Again, the Map, Issues and Incumbency Favor Democrats
President Biden’s poll numbers remain low, but structural advantages have Democrats insisting he is far better positioned than his Republican rivals.
Republican 2024 Hopefuls Gather in Iowa Without Trump and DeSantis
Republicans gathered in the state Saturday in a kickoff event that lacked the attendance of two front-runners, though their presence was felt.
Israel’s Right-Wing Government Has Jewish Democrats at a Loss
American lawmakers defending Israel have often fallen back on what they call the countries’ shared democratic values. But defending the current far-right government is proving a lot harder.
The G.O.P.’s Fiscal Hawks Fly Far Away From Deficit Fights
After a decade of rising deficits and soaring debt, the top White House contenders, Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, show little interest in battling over the nation’s finances.
DeSantis Allies Pressure Florida Lawmakers Against Endorsing Trump
After four members of Congress backed Donald J. Trump, Republicans close to the Florida governor are trying to keep others from wading into the brewing fight for the G.O.P. presidential nomination.
Criss-Crossing the ’24 Campaign Trail, Before the Campaign Is Official
A handful of prominent Republicans, including Tim Scott and Ron DeSantis, have been testing the waters for months, mindful of the biggest fish out there: Donald Trump.
Democratic Convention Gives Chicago, Staggered by Pandemic, a Chance to Shine
Republicans have cast Chicago as a metropolis of crime and dysfunction, but with the 2024 Democratic convention, Chicagoans are eager to prove them wrong.
Pressured by Their Base on Abortion, Republicans Strain to Find a Way Forward
Some in the party are urging compromise, warning of dire electoral consequences for 2024, while other stances, on guns and gay rights, also risk turning off moderates.
A Week of Youthful Activism Sends Out Political Shockwaves
After Donald Trump’s indictment on Tuesday, progressives cemented two crucial victories in Wisconsin and Chicago, and, in Nashville, a firestorm erupted after the expulsion of two liberal lawmakers.