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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


While progressive insurgent candidates may struggle to gain traction amid social distancing guidelines, incumbent performance may be a more relevant factor in election outcomes as officials mobilize their coronavirus response.

“Uncharted territory”: While COVID-19 may halt momentum, insurgent campaigns could gain from increased scrutiny on incumbents

May 10, 2020

When Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) suspended his presidential campaign, supporters turned to down-ballot races to further progressive ideals in the Democratic Party. But for progressive figureheads trying...

Sanders’ campaign suspension left his progressive voter base conflicted about voting for a moderate candidate. With former Vice President Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic nominee, many supporters have mixed feelings.

Sanders supporters weigh in on campaign suspension, Biden endorsement

April 27, 2020

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) suspended his campaign for president in early April, endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden less than a week later. Sanders’ campaign suspension left his progressive...

Tekriwal: What COVID-19 did to the Sanders Campaign

Tekriwal: What COVID-19 did to the Sanders Campaign

April 9, 2020

This is the first column in “The Politics of a Pandemic,” a series that aims to examine and critique some of the political and governmental reverberations of COVID-19. Go to any news source, and...

Opening Remarks: The United States should decriminalize illegal immigration

Opening Remarks: The United States should decriminalize illegal immigration

October 14, 2019

Every week a member of Political Union’s executive board will share their thoughts on an issue of their choice in this column. The pieces do not represent the opinions or stances of the wider Political...

Boyd: The economic case for universal healthcare

Boyd: The economic case for universal healthcare

February 10, 2019

As the 2020 campaign gets underway, it’s increasingly clear that almost all serious Democratic candidates are going to support universal healthcare coverage in one form or another. There are many...

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