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From the Democratic presidential debates hosted in Detroit, candidates (left) Marianne Williamson, Rep. Tim Ryan, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, former Rep. Beto O'Rourke former Gov. John Hickenloope

Debates, Not Voters, Begin Sending Democratic Presidential Candidates Packing

Sep 09, 2019
The field of Democratic presidential hopefuls has begun to shrink in advance of, and because of, this week's debate. The new, more rigorous rules instituted by the party are causing some controversy.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders arrives for a rally to kick off his 2020 presidential campaign in the Brooklyn, New York Saturday.

Bernie Sanders Files To Run As A Democrat — And An Independent

Mar 04, 2019
The Democratic Party is requiring presidential candidates to "affirm" its allegiance to the party. Sanders has filed to run for president as a Democrat, but as an independent for the Senate in 2024
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A worker sweeps the stage prior to the first Democratic presidential debate on April 26, 2007, in Orangeburg, S.C. The debate featured eight Democratic presidential candidates.

Democrats To Hold First Presidential Debate In June, Just 6 Months From Now

Dec 20, 2018
Democrats will hold 12 presidential primary debates. The Democratic National Committee says it will have about one a month through the process.
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"I think we all still have PTSD from 2016," says Raffi Krikorian, chief technology officer at the Democratic National Committee, referring to the massive hack of DNC emails at a pivotal moment in the presidential election.

Here's What Keeps The Democratic Party's Technology Boss Awake At Night

Aug 30, 2018
The DNC wants local chapters to use complex passwords and is leaning heavily on tech giants — while also wishing for more help from government agencies in defending against cyberthreats.
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Demonstrators gather outside the Democratic National Committee's summer meeting to protest the use of "superdelegates" in the party's presidential nomination process. The DNC voted to drastically reduce their role this weekend.

DNC Votes To Largely Strip 'Superdelegates' Of Presidential Nominating Power

Aug 25, 2018
Party leaders who have voted on the nominations of Democrats' presidential candidates for three decades, unbound by primaries and caucuses, will now only weigh in if a convention is deadlocked.
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DNC Chairman Tom Perez has called for the party to reform the way it uses superdelegates in its presidential nominating process.

DNC Group Calls For Drastic Cut In 'Superdelegates' As Part Of Nomination Process

Dec 09, 2017
The Unity Reform Commission is calling for a 60 percent reduction in superdelegates and wants the party to offer same-day party affiliation switching. It calls its recommendations "historic."
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Hillary Clinton campaigns alongside former Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, in August 2016.

Clinton Campaign Had Additional Signed Agreement With DNC In 2015

Nov 03, 2017
NPR has learned that Hillary Clinton's campaign had an agreement, separate from one also signed by Bernie Sanders' campaign, providing control over party decisions in exchange for relieving DNC debt.
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Supporters of Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison cheer as he is being introduced. Ellison is seen as one of the two front-runners for chairman of the party.

WATCH LIVE: Former Obama Labor Secretary Perez Wins DNC Chairmanship

Feb 25, 2017
The Democratic National Committee is picking a new chairman Saturday in Atlanta. We are following all the action and will update below.
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President Obama applauds Tom Perez in 2013, whom he nominated as labor secretary. Now, as the Obama presidency winds down, Perez is running for head of the Democratic National Committee.

Tom Perez: 'We've Gotten Away From The Basics As A Party'

Jan 09, 2017
The candidate for chairman of the Democratic National Committee — and Obama's labor secretary — was critical of Democrats' organizational efforts in an interview with NPR.
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Rep. Keith Ellison speaking to the Democratic National Convention in July. Ellison, who represents Minneapolis, wants to lead the Democratic National Committee.

Keith Ellison's Bid To Lead The DNC Faces Increasing Resistance

Dec 02, 2016
On the eve of a debate among DNC chair candidates, Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison is facing criticism about his past remarks about Israel.
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Lucy Flores On The Final Day Of The DNC

Jul 29, 2016

The Democratic National Convention introduced us to the party’s candidate this week.

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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia Wednesday night following President Obama's speech.

Under Pressure: This Could Be The Most Important Speech Of Hillary Clinton's Life

Jul 28, 2016
Clinton has addressed Democratic conventions four times, but nothing will compare to tonight as she accepts the party's nomination for president. What do her past speeches tell us?
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Chelsea Clinton and her husband, Marc Mezvinsky, leave the hospital after the birth of their son, Aidan, last month, along with her parents Bill and Hillary Clinton.

Chelsea Clinton Looks To Help Her Family Return To The White House

Jul 28, 2016
The once shy preteen is now a mother of two who has become one of her mother's closest political advisers. On Thursday night, she'll introduce Hillary Clinton as she accepts the Democratic nomination.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a press conference at Trump National Doral on Wednesday in Doral, Florida.

Trump Calls On Russia To Hack Into Clinton's Emails

Jul 27, 2016
A presidential candidate urging such a foreign breach is an unprecedented move. Clinton's campaign said it was a call for "espionage against his political opponent."
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President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Biden's wife, Jill, leave the Rose Garden of the White House, where Biden announced he would not run for president.

As Joe Biden Steps Into DNC Spotlight, A Lingering 'What If'

Jul 27, 2016
The death of the vice president's eldest son derailed his own hopes for the White House. But he once had better approval ratings than Hillary Clinton and may have been a more competitive nominee.
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Demonstrators held signs outside the Democratic National Convention on Monday in Philadelphia. On Sunday, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, announced she would step down as DNC chairwoman at the end of the party's convention, after thousands of internal DNC emai

FBI Investigates Possible Russian Connection To Leaked DNC Emails

Jul 26, 2016
Hackers tied to two Russian intelligence agencies breached DNC computers in May, but whether the same hackers turned over thousands of emails to WikiLeaks is still under investigation.
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John L. Smith On Conventions Past And Nevada's Role In Them

Jul 26, 2016

John L. Smith was at both the Republican and Democratic conventions in 2012.

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Lucy Flores On Day One Of The DNC

Jul 26, 2016

Day one of the Democratic National Convention started with boos from Bernie Sanders supporters every time Hillary Clinton's name was mentioned.

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Workers prepare the podium Sunday ahead of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

5 Things To Watch In Philadelphia This Week

Jul 25, 2016
Hillary Clinton will break the penultimate glass ceiling this week — becoming the first female nominee of a major American political party. Here are some things to watch at the Democratic convention.
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Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said the DNC is working to secure its network as quickly as possible. She's shown here in 2014.

Russian Hackers Penetrate Democratic National Committee, Steal Trump Research

Jun 14, 2016
The DNC says the Russian hackers had access to its computer network for more than a year, viewing and stealing files.
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Bernie Sanders's presidential campaign sued the DNC on Friday to regain access to its voter data files. But access was restored out of court after the DNC says the campaign provided them with information about data they had breached from rival Hillary Cl

DNC Restores Sanders Campaign's Access To Voter Files After Data Breach

Dec 18, 2015
A software glitch let Sanders staffers see data from rival Hillary Clinton's files. But Sanders said the retaliation went too far, and filed a lawsuit in federal court to regain access to the data.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont and 2016 Democratic presidential candidate, in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

Bernie Sanders Campaign Locked Out Of Key Voter File After Data Breach

Dec 18, 2015
The senator's campaign confirms a member of its staff accessed the proprietary voter files of another campaign. Now the Democratic National Committee is locking Sanders' campaign out of the system.
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Democratic National Convention Wrap-up

Sep 10, 2012
 
Republicans and Democrats have officially nominated their candidates for president as President Obama and GOP challenger, Mitt Romney head into the election homestretch. We examine the President's acceptance speech and size up the race from here to November.
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Delegate Says President Obama is Fighting for Middle Class

Sep 04, 2012
Nevada Democratic delegate Erin Bilbray Kohn says the message at the 2012 Democratic National Convention will focus on the middle class and economic recovery. “(Obama’s) policies are starting to move the economy forward,” says Kohn.
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