Russell Berman

The Loudest Debate Yet

Days before two race-defining contests, the seven Democrats seemed worried about what’s next.

• Russell Berman
• February 25, 2020

Bernie Sanders’s Biggest Win Yet

The Vermont senator’s dominant victory in Nevada solidifies his standing as the Democratic front-runner and gives a boost to the party’s progressive wing.

• Russell Berman
• February 22, 2020

Bloomberg’s Beating

A notably aggressive Democratic debate in Las Vegas featured myriad attacks on the newest, wealthiest candidate onstage.

• Russell Berman
• February 19, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Versus the Equal Rights Amendment

The Supreme Court justice says backers of the ERA must “start over” in their bid to amend the Constitution. A leading backer of the effort explains why she believes that the icon of the women’s-rights movement is wrong.

• Russell Berman
• February 15, 2020

The Night Socialism Went Mainstream

Bernie Sanders’s victory in the New Hampshire primary marks a turning point for Democratic politics.

• Russell Berman
• February 11, 2020

Bernie Sanders’s Secret Weapon

The senator’s strength among non-Democrats could seal his victory in New Hampshire and in many other states that hold open primaries.

• Russell Berman
• February 10, 2020

Everybody vs. Pete

Surging in the polls, the young mayor found himself under siege at tonight’s debate from rivals who belittled his relative lack of experience.

• Russell Berman
• February 7, 2020

Chaos at the Caucus

A malfunctioning app left Democrats fumbling the official 2020 primary-season kickoff.

• Russell Berman
• February 4, 2020

2020 Democrats Are Already Giving Up on Congress

They know their grand progressive plans could stall out on Capitol Hill. So they’re embracing executive authority instead—just like the man they hope to defeat.

• Russell Berman
• January 30, 2020

The Humbling of Democrats in Texas

Republicans in the state were caught napping in 2016 and 2018. They came back to life last night in a key special election.

• Russell Berman
• January 29, 2020

Does Chuck Schumer Have an AOC Problem?

Amid talk of a primary challenge, the Senate Democratic leader cast a surprising vote against the USMCA trade deal, bucking most of his party.

• Russell Berman
• January 18, 2020

Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Dream Comes True in Kansas

A Democratic governor coaxed a Republican legislative leader into backing Medicaid expansion after years of opposition. Could this be a model for Washington?

• Russell Berman
• January 16, 2020

Did Virginia Just Amend the Constitution?

The Democratic-led legislature voted to become the 38th and final state needed to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. But a court battle is already under way.

• Russell Berman
• January 15, 2020

The Vote That Bernie Sanders Keeps Talking About

The Democratic debate’s early focus on foreign policy gave the senator from Vermont an opportunity to show off a record that stands alone among his opponents.

• Russell Berman
• January 14, 2020

Was Nancy Pelosi’s Delay Worth It?

The Democratic speaker will send the House’s articles of impeachment to the Senate without much to show for her three-week standoff with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

• Russell Berman
• January 10, 2020

The Story Elizabeth Warren Isn’t Telling

The progressive senator doesn’t talk about her Republican past. Should she?

• Russell Berman
• January 10, 2020

Where Does Elizabeth Warren Actually Stand in the Race?

She still draws impressive crowds, but the senator’s Brooklyn rally showed a candidate approaching a crossroads.

• Russell Berman
• January 8, 2020

The Senate Republicans Who Could Still Turn Against Trump

A quick guide to the lawmakers who control the president's impeachment fate

• Russell Berman
• January 7, 2020

The Last Unifying Force in Congress

With Representative John Lewis’s grim cancer diagnosis, lawmakers must confront the possible loss of a singular figure within the Capitol.

• Russell Berman
• December 30, 2019