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Video edited to suggest Biden made racist remark
A video clip that shows Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden saying, “Our culture is not imported from some African nation or some Asian nation,” is being taken out of context and posted on social media to suggest he is racist.
Poll: White evangelicals distinct on abortion, LGBT policy
White evangelical Protestants stand noticeably apart from other religious people on abortion restrictions and LGBT discrimination protections, two of the most politically divisive issues at play in the 2020 presidential election, according to a new poll.
Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race
His announcement Thursday comes as he failed to garner enough support or donations to make the recent Democratic presidential debates. Castro languished around 1 percent in polls and lagged behind his 2020 rivals in fundraising.
Walz, Flanagan bring ‘unlikely friendship’ to Minnesota governor’s office
One year into their term Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are still friends and still working together to form their own model for how to govern the state. Their partnership has its roots in their first meeting nearly 15 years ago.