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• Opinion

Witcover: Get ready for another overcrowded round of candidate debates

It's fine that every mother's son or daughter can become president of the United States. But must we have to have so many of them on the stage at once?

• Opinion

Cal Thomas: Questions I would have asked the Democrats

Cal Thomas lists the questions that should have been asked of the Democratic presidential hopefuls.

• Opinion

Witcover: First Democratic candidate forum was a weak semblance of a debate

The first Democratic candidate forum was a mish-mash of self promotion with little debate, says Jules Witcover.

By Jules Witcover

Jul 5, 2019

• Opinion

Look at presidential candidates' records and not their promises

A presidential candidate's record is more important than the promises they make from the campaign or debate stage.

• Opinion

ProPublica and NBC show how righteous media serve democracy

One reason ProPublica is doing such great work in documenting hate during the Trump era is found in its embrace of the role of journalism as a "moral force."

By David Zurawik

Jul 3, 2019

• Opinion

Don't overlook John Delaney, Michael Bennet

The Sun shouldn't ignore fine performances from some moderate Democrats in the first two debates.

• Opinion

Biden, Bernie and Beto were debate roadkill. Here's what they (and other underachievers) need to do to stay in the game.

Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Beto O'Rourke and several other notable Democrats need to step up their games or they'll be forgotten contenders in 2020.

• Opinion

Witcover: The second Democratic debate: A wakeup call for Joe Biden

Witcover: The best or worst is yet to come in the second and third rounds of these DNC show-and-tells of Democratic presidential wannabees in July and August.

• Opinion

Clarence Page: On abortion, voters still lean to the wobbly middle

Clarence Page: Joe Biden's flip on federal funding for abortions is no worse than Donald Trump's abortion switch.

• Opinion

Shunning people won't make them change

Dear progressives: If we want people we don't agree with to evolve and change, the last thing we should do is shun them.

• Commentary

Zirpoli: Polling data 'fake news' to Trump, bad news for Trump

If Trump hadn’t made a big deal of the data and lied about the results, most Americans would likely be unaware of them.

• Opinion

What to watch for in this week's Democratic presidential debates

Here's what we expect to learn from the score of Democratic presidential candidates taking the stage in Miami.

• Commentary

Culleton: Trump's treatment of children troubling; Democratic debates should be of interest to all

It is difficult to see how any citizen can continue supporting a president who uses the abuse of abuse of children as a political tool.

• Opinion

Witcover: Trump promises re-run of 2016 hate and derision campaign

On the premise that that one ugly but successful presidential campaign warrants another, Donald Trump offered a reprise of 2016 at his recent kickoff rally.

• Maryland

Blubaugh: Fill out your brackets before the Democratic debates

On the other side, we have the candidates for the Democratic nomination. Lots and lots of and lots of candidates.

• Politics

Former Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake defends Joe Biden after controversial comments

Rawlings-Blake said she doesn’t “have any knock” on Booker but she has spent time with Biden and doesn’t believe he is a racist.

• Commentary

Vigliotti: Seeing Trump in 2020 with 20/20 vision

Writing off 20,000 Americans who attend a Trump rally is not only self-defeating, but speaks to the scorn some on the Left hold for their fellow Americans.

• Opinion

The two-track 2020 presidential campaign

Jules Witcover: The large field of 2020 Democratic candidates already has been reduced to a sideshow in the showdown between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

• Opinion

Witcover: Biden takes heat for evolving stance on abortion

Jules Witcover: Joe Biden is a politician and therefore sensitive to shifting public opinion, even on abortion.

• Commentary

Sprinkle: 'Relevant and specific detail' about the Democratic presidential challengers

So here’s some “relevant and specific detail” about the 20-plus clowns in the Democratic circus who are currently seeking to unseat Trump.

• Commentary

Culleton: Democrats should focus on trumping Trump with Senate seats, Biden

Biden is my favorite for the usual reason — he has the best chance of trumping Donald Trump.

• Opinion

Witcover: Time for Congress to play its hand on impeachment

Jules Witcover: The House of Representatives appears on the verge of initiating a formal impeachment process.

• Podcast

Rodricks: Trump, political tribalism and the push for impeachment

A year and a half before the next national election, a look at the murky road ahead with presidential historian Richard Striner and pollster Mileah Kromer.

By Dan Rodricks

Jun 3, 2019

• Opinion

Goldberg: The flaw in trying to paint Biden as another Hillary Clinton

Jonah Goldberg: Here's why Joe Biden may be more of a George W. Bush than a Hillary Clinton.

• Opinion

Mayhem at the Inner Harbor, ugly rhetoric from Howard County — neither helps Baltimore

Everyone knows Baltimore has problems; we don't need them described from 27 miles away. We need solutions.

By Dan Rodricks

May 28, 2019

• Opinion

Alternative Fact of the Week: Donald Trump's see-through presidency

Trump's claim of most 'transparent' administration in history must be about motives, not behavior.

• Opinion

A hug is not a #MeToo moment

Let’s not confuse sexual assault with signs of friendship. Greeting someone you know with a warm encouraging hug is priceless.

• Opinion

Witcover: Biden goes for broke against Trump

Candidate debates in primary and caucus states starting next month will give Mr. Biden the chance to show his stuff amid a host of political newcomers aiming at him as the frontrunner.

• Opinion

Zurawik: As anti-Semitism rises, a 'numbness' to hate in our media and society

Donald Trump has been dog whistling so hard to neo-Nazis and white nationalists since launching his campaign for president that his lips are permanently puckered.

By David Zurawik

May 1, 2019

• Opinion

Joe Biden lied about Obama era scandals

Biden claims there were no scandals during Barack Obama's time in the White House but the record shows otherwise.

• Opinion

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Early patterns in race for Democratic nomination

Though the first Democratic debates are nearly two months away, and the first actual contests won't take place for more than nine months, some early patterns are beginning to develop in the party's sprawling, unpredictable presidential race.

• Opinion

The media power and moral authority of Elijah Cummings

Elijah Cummings could turn out to be Trump’s worst nightmare based on the Baltimore resident’s powerful position in Congress, his widely-praised recent media performances and shifts in the zeitgeist that have thrust Cummings into the symbolic role of be new best hope to rein in Trump.

By David Zurawik

Apr 24, 2019

• Opinion

It's time to retire Jules Witcover

It's time to retire Jules Witcover, whose commentary does nothing but rehash what we already know.

• Opinion

Witcover: Biden answers accusation of inappropriate touching

Jules Witcover: Joe Biden invaded a woman's personal space, but that shouldn't keep him from the 202 race.

• Opinion

Goldberg: Beto-mania a prime example of our cult-of-personality politics

Robert "Beto" O'Rourke's biggest fans and supporters insist he is a forward-thinking, future-oriented visionary, but no contender for the Democratic nomination feels more familiar than the former three-term congressman from El Paso.

• Opinion

Witcover: Biden nears 2020 presidential race as middle-roader

As former Vice President Joe Biden edges his way toward declaring his presidential candidacy for 2020, two prospective Democratic challengers have handed him political gifts.

• Maryland

Now a delegate, Mary Lehman returns to the fray

Del. Mary Lehman, a former Prince George's County Councilwoman, is a dedicated public servant who is an education and environmental advocate.

By Jess Nocera

Feb 25, 2019

• Opinion

Witcover: Howard Schultz for what?

Starbucks founder Howard Schultz's trial balloon that he may run next year without either major party endorsement is at least realistic insofar as he could not get either one.

• Opinion

Witcover: Early epidemic of Democratic presidential hopefuls

In the first days of January 1960, Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts declared his candidacy for president, nearly a year before the actual balloting. This year, at least half a dozen hopefuls have already signed on for what promises to be an exhausting and costly Democratic fight.

• Maryland

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Jill Biden honor sacrifices of Gold Star Mothers, Families Sunday

The sacrifices of mothers who have lost children during combat were honored Sunday at a Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day brunch at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

By Erika Butler

Sep 23, 2018

• Politics

Sen. Gillibrand endorses Jealous for governor

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand came to Baltimore to stump for Democratic candidate for governor Ben Jealous. Gillibrand joins other national Democratic figures, including former Vice President Joe Biden and senators Cory Booker, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren in supporting Jealous.

By Luke Broadwater

Sep 21, 2018

• Politics

Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorses Ben Jealous for Maryland governor

Warren, of Massachusetts, joins former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Kamala Harris (California), Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vermont) and Sen. Cory Booker (New Jersey) as national political figures endorsing Jealous.

By Luke Broadwater

Jul 26, 2018

• Politics

Biden joins Md. Democrats to rally behind Ben Jealous' campaign for governor

Former vice president Joe Biden joined with Maryland Democrats in Baltimore Saturday night to rally the party behind the gubernatorial candidacy of Ben Jealous against Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.

By Doug Donovan

Jun 30, 2018

• Politics

Joe Biden set to lead Maryland Democrats in post-primary unity event in Baltimore

Former Vice President Joe Biden will be the headliner as Maryland Democrats gather in Baltimore for a "post-primary unity celebration" Saturday evening in support of a victorious Ben Jealous.

By Michael Dresser

Jun 29, 2018

• Politics

Joe Biden to be keynote speaker at Maryland Democratic Party unity event after primary

Former Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to give the keynote speech at a Maryland Democratic Party unity event late this month after the state's primary.

• Opinion

Witcover: Does Biden book tour bode another campaign?

At the Warner Theater in downtown Washington the other night, former Vice President Joe Biden kicked off a tour at which he discussed his new book, "Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship and Purpose."

• Opinion

Witcover: Biden leaves the door open for another run at president

Former Vice President Joe Biden is 'uniquely qualified' to become the next president, says Jules Witcover.

• Travel

The Bidens buy vacation home in Lewes, Delaware area

Former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, have recently purchased a beach vacation home in Delaware.

• Opinion

Witcover: Biden keeps the flame flickering

Jules Witcover: Will Joe Biden rescue American politics from its current ugliness?

• Opinion

Baltimore Sun's 2017 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree: Michael Cryor

You might call Michael Cryor the Kevin Bacon of Baltimore — he's seemingly not more than a degree or two of separation from anyone in town. That doesn't just