Democrats

Bernie Sanders tapped for Senate Democratic leadership post

Former presidential candidate and radical leftist Senator Bernie Sanders was named head of outreach for Democratic party.

Sanders not ruling out 2020 presidential bid

Jewish senator who challenged Clinton for Democratic nomination says it's "embarrassing" that working class voters backed Trump.

Jewish doves and hawks each see Senate candidate go down

A liberal favorite and a leading critic of the Iran deal both fell short on Election Day.

Former pitcher fires back at liberal Jewish critics

Curt Schilling says liberal Jewish leaders who criticized his comments on Jews and Democrats are “clowns”.

Trump adviser: His supporters aren't anti-Semitic

Donald Trump's adviser on Israel affairs rejects argument of anti-Semitic sentiment among the Republican candidate's supporters.

Former pitcher: Why do Jews vote for Democrats?

Controversial former pitcher Curt Schilling makes headlines after asking Jewish CNN host why Jews back the Democrats.

Republican blasts rival for staying in Israel after twister

Jewish Republican candidate in Missouri accuses Democratic opponent of ignoring the state after a devastating tornado by staying in Israel.

Campaign against pro-Iran deal Pennsylvania Senate candidate

Republican Jewish Coalition launches campaign attacking a Pennsylvania Democratic candidate for her support of the Iran nuclear deal.

In battle for the Senate, the Iran nuclear deal is looming large

The Iran nuclear deal is shaping up as a key issue in at least nine states that are key to the Democrats.

Donald Trump Jr. ripped for 'gas chamber' remark

Donald Trump Jr. slammed for using the term “gas chamber” in a complaint about how the media treats Republicans and his father.

In courting Kissinger, does Clinton risk losing the left?

If Hillary Clinton is indeed courting Henry Kissinger, what happens to her relationship with Bernie Sanders?

Watch: Republican ad says Democrats are 'stridently anti-Israel'

Republican Jewish Coalition publishes new ad featuring anti-Israeli incidents at last week's Democratic convention.

Republicans and Democrats diverge on 'Jewish' issues

On the differences between Democrats and Republicans.

Trump: I've made a lot of sacrifices

Republican presidential nominee fires back at accusations from Muslim man who attacked him during a speech at the Democratic convention.

Obama: No man or woman is more qualified than Hillary

President Obama expresses support for Clinton, says American's greatness doesn't depend on Trump.

Yes, I’m a Democrat married to a Republican

Yes, Republicans and Democrats can get along.

Jewish Democrats launching superPAC to counter Republicans

Jewish Democrats setting up a superPAC to defend Clinton and other candidates from "Sheldon Adelson-funded onslaught".

Dems' video on Clinton highlights Gaza ceasefire, Iran sanctions

Video on Clinton's tenure as secretary of state highlights her roles in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and passing sanctions on Iran.

Democrats scramble for unique message that appeals to Jews

Democrats acknowledge that targeted messaging is a challenge for Jewish voters, particularly young Jewish voters.

Democrats seek unity on Israel, but cracks begin to show

Cracks are showing on one issue that Democrats have long been united on: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

It's official: Clinton is the Democratic presidential nominee

Hillary Clinton passes the 2,382-delegate threshold required to be named the Democratic presidential nominee.

Democrats blame Trump for 'anti-Semitism' in Republican Party

Democrats blame Republican nominee for what they depict as burgeoning anti-Semitism in his party.

14 Democratic senators call for Iran sanctions extension

On the anniversary of the Iran nuclear deal, Democratic senators call for extension of the existing sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Sanders to campaign with Clinton

Senator Bernie Sanders will join Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail on Tuesday. Is an official endorsement coming?

Bernie Sanders booed by House Dems for not easing Clinton's path

House Democrats boo Bernie Sanders for not quitting his presidential campaign and endorsing Hillary Clinton.

Obama: I believe in Hillary Clinton

President Barack Obama campaigns with Hillary Clinton, says no man or woman is more qualified to serve as president than her.

Sanders acknowledges he won't be presidential nominee

Democratic presidential candidate admits he will likely not be the party’s presidential nominee, but does not suspend his campaign.

Republicans call Sanders' Israel critics 'today's Democrats'

Republican Jewish Coalition releases internet videos attacking Israel critics on Democrats platform drafting committee.

Clinton wins final primary in Washington, DC

Hillary Clinton defeats Bernie Sanders in the final primary in the District of Columbia.

Sanders 'accepts' Clinton's nomination, says Harry Reid

Vermont Senator willing to work together with Clinton to defeat Donald Trump.

Clinton clinches Democratic nomination

Clinton seizes the Democratic presidential nomination after winning enough NJ delegates, becomes first woman nominee.

Clinton has enough delegates to win Democratic nomination

Associated Press reports that Hillary Clinton has captured commitments from the number of delegates needed to become presidential nominee.

Obama could endorse Clinton this week

President Barack Obama could officially endorse Hillary Clinton as early as this week, say officials.

Dems' drafting platform includes critics, friends of Israel

Democrats' platform drafting committee heavy with veterans of political battles over Israel, including one backer of BDS.

Sanders awarded more delegates in Washington state

Democratic presidential candidate given 49 more delegates in Washington state, though he still trails frontrunner Clinton.

Poll: Clinton's lead narrows among Democrats

New poll finds Sanders has all but eliminated Clinton’s polling lead among Democratic voters, but it may be too late for him.

Cardin: Leahy letter on extrajudicial killings is 'wrong'

Ben Cardin criticizes letter from Democrats asking the Obama administration to look into allegations of Israeli extrajudicial killing.

Expert: Trump isn't yet assured the nomination

Former Ambassador Yoram Ettinger predicts Clinton will be Democratic nominee, but everything is wide open among Republicans.

Sanders wins trifecta in Washington, Alaska, Hawaii caucuses

Senator Bernie Sanders dominates Democratic caucuses in Hawaii, Washington, and Alaska.

Poll: American Jews have unfavorable view of Trump and Cruz

New Gallup poll finds 72 percent of Jewish Americans have an unfavorable view of Cruz and Trump.

Sanders confirms he won't address AIPAC

All the presidential candidates are scheduled to address the AIPAC conference with the exception of the lone Jewish candidate.

It's official: Clinton wins Missouri

Bernie Sanders says he will not seek a recount of results in Missouri, making Clinton win official.

Sanders defeats Clinton in Maine

Bernie Sanders declared the winner of the Maine Democratic caucuses, but Clinton still has more delegates.

Sanders wins in Kansas and Nebraska, Clinton takes Louisiana

Sanders projected to defeat Hillary Clinton in both Kansas and Nebraska, while Clinton wins Louisiana.

Former Democratic candidate: I won't vote for Clinton

Former Democratic presidential candidate Jim Webb says he won't vote for Hillary Clinton, but might vote for Trump.

Jewish lawmaker endorses Sanders for president

Rep. Alan Grayson of Florida endorses Sanders after holding an online poll.

Clinton secures victory in South Carolina

Hillary Clinton projected to win South Carolina, an important victory ahead of Super Tuesday.

Senate Minority Leader endorses Clinton

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid says former Secretary of State would serve the middle class better, backs her for president.

Clinton narrowly defeats Sanders in Nevada

Former Secretary of State wins 52% of the vote in Nevada caucuses.

Poll: Trump and Clinton lead the way in South Carolina

Donald Trump has a 16-point lead while Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders by 18 points in South Carolina.

Stopping Bernie: Where are the anti-Semites when we need them?

Clinton: We will fight for every vote

Hillary Clinton concedes New Hampshire loss to Bernie Sanders, promises to fight for every vote in every state.

Trump: Hillary Clinton is 'evil'

Republican presidential front-runner refers to Hillary Clinton as "in a certain way, evil" in a word association game.

Trump and Sanders continue to lead in New Hampshire

Monmouth University poll finds Trump and Sanders lead in New Hampshire, with a close race for second place among GOPs.

Clinton and Sanders spar over Wall Street, ISIS

In their first head to head debate since Iowa caucuses, Democratic candidates spar over a variety of issues.

Trump holds solid lead in Iowa, latest poll finds

Donald Trump holds a commanding lead in Iowa, while Bernie Sanders takes control of the Democratic race, finds new CNN/ORC poll.

Democrats block bill to curb the flow of refugees

Senate Democrats block Republican bill that would curb the flow of Syrian and Iraqi refugees into the United States.

Clinton and Sanders spar on domestic issues - but not on Iran

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley gather for final Democratic debate before Iowa caucus.

Obama won't publicly endorse Democratic presidential candidate

White House chief of staff says Obama will not publicly endorse a candidate before the 2016 Democratic primaries.

New York Democrat says Obama is living on the moon

Democratic assemblyman says playing politics with people's lives is a victory to our enemy. Obama doesn't get it.