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Ed Markey could get a boost from young climate change activists in a primary against Joe Kennedy

The support of youthful and aggressive activists young enough to be his grandchildren might temper the generational change argument Kennedy could deploy against the senator.

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Warren narrows gap with Biden in NBC/Wall Street Journal poll

Elizabeth Warren is gaining ground on Joe Biden and has pulled ahead of Bernie Sanders with the help of a groundswell of enthusiasm among liberal Democrats, a poll released Tuesday shows.

Corey Lewandowski battles Democrats at hearing on Trump

Democrats’ first hearing in what they are calling an impeachment investigation turned sour on Tuesday as their sole witness, former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, refused to answer most of their questions.

Oops: Joe Biden references the ‘Rite Aid’ strike in Boston (it was Stop & Shop)

Biden decided Tuesday to refer to the time in April when he rallied with striking Stop & Shop workers. But he didn’t quite get the details right.

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Last call looms for Doyle’s, the fabled political hangout in JP

A Boston institution, Doyle’s soon will take its place in the history books with the old Boston Garden and the elevated Expressway.
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Bribery scandal not slowing Boston zoning board

The Tuesday ZBA meeting was the first since federal prosecutors disclosed an influence-peddling scheme.

In 2020 race, Facebook winning the money game — again

The debate-qualifying rules are forcing Democratic candidates to burn money on Facebook ads.

Trump administration spars with senators over plan for mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie

Trump administration officials defended their plan for ending government control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, clashing with Democratic senators over borrowing costs.

Biden’s abortion shift tests the politics of his faith

Kamala Harris, Jimmy Fallon, and The Roots ‘slow-jammed’ the news

How does Congress impeach a Supreme Court justice?

‘Metal’ of Freedom? ‘Enter Sandman’ plays as Mariano Rivera walks in with Trump for ceremony

8 years of Trump tax returns are subpoenaed by Manhattan district attorney

With Trump trade war a threat, Fed is set to cut rates again


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Tracker: Who’s running for president in 2020?

The 2020 presidential election is still a ways off, but you’re forgiven if you feel like campaign season is already upon us. Track the candidates here.

Castro defends his jab at Biden’s memory during Thursday’s debate

‘My AR is ready for you,’ Texas lawmaker tells Beto O’Rourke over mandatory buybacks

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Ground Game

Scorecard: Grading the debate performance of the Democratic candidates

In some sense, everyone on Thursday’s 2020 debate stage was a winner. They made the cut for a primetime event on network TV.

Debate analysis

Warren may have benefited by allowing others to attack Biden

For Warren, the debate was a new test at the end of a long, bright summer. The debate showed she plans to try to stay above the fray as long as she can.

‘Hell yes’: Beto O’Rourke says he supports mandatory buybacks on certain weapons

O’Rourke was asked Thursday night whether his stance on buybacks meant he was in favor of confiscating guns from their owners.

ABC tells Democrats to keep their language clean tonight (ahem. . . Beto)

Faced with profligate profanities on the campaign trail, ABC News issued a warning this week to the 10 Democrats appearing on the debate stage in Houston on Thursday: Keep it clean, folks.

Trump visiting Baltimore Thursday for first time since disparaging it

President Trump on Thursday makes his first visit to Baltimore since describing it nearly two months ago as a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess.”

Beto O’Rourke urges financial giants to cut services for gun sales

Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic presidential candidate, on Thursday called on banks and credit card companies to address gun violence by refusing to provide services for some firearms sales.

Live updates: The September Democratic presidential primary debate

Globe writers and editors are providing live updates from the third Democratic presidential primary debate.

What to know about the Democratic debate: Lineup, starting time, and what to expect

The third overall Democratic debate airs tonight at 8 on ABC. Here’s a look at who is taking part, the podium order, how to watch, and what else to expect.