David Siders

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 California politics commentary for Politico.

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Senator Cory Booker is the most recent Democrat to jump into the 2020 presidential race. Eight so far have announced they’re planning to run.

Which Democrats are running for president in 2020, and what do they want?

Senator Cory Booker is the most recent Democrat to jump into the 2020 presidential race. Eight so far have announced they’re planning to run.

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The people who most want to get rid of the president -- progressive Democrats -- are meeting in New Orleans.

What are progressives saying about how Democrats are handling Trump pre-midterms?

The people who most want to get rid of the president -- progressive Democrats -- are meeting in New Orleans.

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California Democrats are meeting this weekend in San Diego for their annual convention.

California Democrats gather amidst divisions

California Democrats are meeting this weekend in San Diego for their annual convention.

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