Matt Flegenheimer

reporter covering national politics for the NY Times

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During the presidential debate on Wednesday in Nevada, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders responded to a question about some of his supporters who can be vicious online: “We have over 10.6…

Are ‘Bernie Bros’ hurting Sanders’ campaign?

During the presidential debate on Wednesday in Nevada, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders responded to a question about some of his supporters who can be vicious online: “We have over 10.6…

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Eighteen candidates have announced their bid for the Democratic nomination in 2020.

There are 18 Democrats running for president. Why do new candidates keep throwing their hats in the ring?

Eighteen candidates have announced their bid for the Democratic nomination in 2020.

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President Obama is back on the campaign trail, playing catch-up with Mitt Romney while visibly keeping track of disaster recovery.

Life Gets Back to Normal for Some in Manhattan

President Obama is back on the campaign trail, playing catch-up with Mitt Romney while visibly keeping track of disaster recovery.

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