Articles filed under Democratic Party
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There in spirit: Suburban Democratic delegates have mixed feelings on virtual conventionAug 17, 2020 1:00 am - When state Rep. Jonathan Carroll of Northbrook was elected a delegate to the Democratic National Convention earlier this year, he had no idea the event would be held rem...
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United against Trump — Obama, Sanders and a few Republicans urge voters to back BidenAug 17, 2020 1:00 am - NEW YORK — Former first lady Michelle Obama assailed President Donald Trump Monday night, delivering a scathing critique of the Republican president who replaced her hus...
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Watch the Democratic National Convention starting at 8 p.m.Aug 17, 2020 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Joe Biden and the Democrats are highlighting the party's inclusive "big tent" Monday night as their 2020 National Convention gets underway with a lineup that ...
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State Sen. Terry Link remains silent as more politicians call for his resignationAug 14, 2020 1:00 am - A day after he was charged with federal tax evasion, state Sen. Terry Link remained publicly silent on the matter Friday, refusing to respond to interview requests or is...
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Why Biden's choice of running mate matters more than usual this yearAug 10, 2020 1:00 am - NEW YORK - For all the secrecy and speculation that typically surrounds the search for a vice presidential candidate, the decision rarely sways an election. But ahead of...
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DuPage County Board candidate says Democrats abandoned her when going got toughAug 07, 2020 1:00 am - Nearly two weeks after announcing she was bowing out of a DuPage County Board race, Glen Ellyn Democrat Hadiya Afzal has not officially withdrawn her candidacy, causing ...
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Joe Biden launches new national ad aimed at Black AmericansAug 06, 2020 1:00 am - DETROIT - Joe Biden's Democratic presidential campaign has launched a new national ad focused on Black Americans, urging them to stand up to President Donald Trump the w...
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Biden won't go to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nominationAug 05, 2020 1:00 am - Joe Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic presidential nomination because of concerns over the coronavirus, party officials said Wednesday, signali...
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More Democrats seek Madigan's ouster as speaker amid ComEd scandalJul 30, 2020 1:00 am - Two suburban state representatives joined the limited ranks of Democrats calling for Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan to resign from leadership right away amid a swel...
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Some suburban Republicans downplay president's tweet about delaying electionJul 30, 2020 1:00 am - President Donald Trump's musings on Twitter about delaying the Nov. 3 election drew sharp reactions from suburban Democrats while some prominent state Republicans downpl...