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Leubsdorf: How Vance went from ‘never Trumper’ to running mate
At just 39, he is a youthful counterpart to the 78-year-old Trump in his bid to unseat the 81-year-old Democratic incumbent, President Joe Biden, as well as someone who could...
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Leubsdorf: A good night for Democrats, but…
Democrats performed well in Tuesday's races, but a 2024 victory for Joe Biden is on shaky ground.
Leubsdorf: A spoiler alert for 2024 presidential election
Strategists for No Labels, a nonprofit organization that has sought bipartisan congressional compromises with moderates from both parties, contend the low popularity of both Joe Biden and Trump could enable...
Leubsdorf: 2024 might not be your grandpa’s presidential race
Americans tend to prefer a young, vigorous leader over an older one. And that could cause problems for Biden — or Trump.
Leubsdorf: NH unlikely to go quietly in primary fight
Though its 92% white population is clearly unrepresentative of the country – and the party – the large number of independents, the high interest level and its record for clean...
Leubsdorf: When it came to spending goals, Dems were unrealistic
For months, Sen. Joe Manchin’s refusal to sign onto President Joe Biden’s signature Build Back Better bill has subjected the West Virginia Democrat to substantial flak from party progressives. But...
Leubsdorf: Abortion key issue for both parties in 2022
When the Supreme Court rules in the coming months on the Mississippi and Texas laws substantially restricting abortions, it will do more than decide the future of its 1973 ruling...
Leubsdorf: Hunter Biden issue isn’t going to go away
Since his election, Joe Biden has kept his focus firmly on his prospective personnel and policy plans, mostly ignoring at least publicly such potential distractions as President Trump’s legal maneuvers...
Leubsdorf: As November nears, Pence speculation grows
When President George H.W. Bush faced an uphill reelection fight in 1992, aides discussed ways to change the political calculus and give his candidacy a much-needed boost. Now, Donald Trump...
Op-Ed: Don’t expect Joe Biden to pick an underdog running mate
Because of Biden's strong standing in the polls, there seems little reason for him to make a surprise, unconventional choice.