Difference between caucus and primary makes it important for Iowa voters to have 2nd choice

In Iowa, it may be important to have a “second choice” or a backup candidate who you might support during a second round of the caucus, if your favorite doesn’t meet the required 15-percent threshold. 

Delaney, longest-running Democratic candidate, ends 2020 bid

John Delaney, the longest-running Democratic candidate in the 2020 presidential race, is ending his campaign after pouring millions of his own money into an effort that failed to resonate with voters.

Bay Area Democrats phone bank ahead of Iowa caucus

Bay Area Democrats are throwing their energies into the upcoming Iowa caucuses Monday, calling Iowa voters from phone banks in California and even flying to the Hawkeye state to help garner support for their chosen candidate. 

Trump defends Sanders, stoking Democratic divisions

During a raucous campaign rally in which Trump critiqued some of his Democratic challengers, the president launched into an unprompted defense of Sanders.

Campaign crunch time forces progressives to eye private jets

Sanders is expected to charter a flight to Iowa this weekend while the Senate trial is in recess. Warren hasn't finalized her plans but is also considering private travel, and Amy Klobuchar hasn't ruled it out. Only Michael Bennet says he'll be flying commercial.

Key takeaways from Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate in Iowa

Some key takeaways from Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate in Des Moines, the final forum before the Iowa caucuses:

Bernie Sanders didn’t think woman could win presidency, Elizabeth Warren says

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said her fellow Democratic presidential nominee and friend Bernie Sanders told her he didn't think a woman could win the White House, but Sanders denies saying it.

Booker ends presidential bid after polling, money struggles

Democrat Cory Booker dropped out of the presidential race Monday, ending a campaign whose message of unity and love failed to resonate in a political era marked by chaos and anxiety.

Super Tuesday an ‘important thermometer’ of voter support for candidates looking to clinch nomination

While Iowa and New Hampshire get much of the hype during primary season, equally important if not more is Super Tuesday — a day early on in an election year when voters in roughly a dozen states go to the polls. 

Democrat Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race

The former Obama housing secretary was the only Latino candidate in the field and one of the biggest voices on immigration.

KTVU Special Report - Election 2020: A Look Ahead
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KTVU Political reporter Greg Lee and a panel of experts break down what?s to come in 2020; covering the California primary, the balance of power in Congress and the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren brings presidential campaign to San Jose

Sen. Elizabeth Warren was in the Bay Area on Friday and spent three hours at a home in East San Jose talking about the unionization of daycare workers, universal health care and taxes.