S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
Beto O’Rourke demands Trump impeachment start immediately at debate
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke on Wednesday called for Congress to immediately begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump, and he vowed that an O'Rourke Justice Department would pursue criminal charges against Mr. Trump when he leaves office. Published June 26, 2019
Tim Ryan: Democrats viewed as too coastal, too elitist
Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio warned Wednesday the Democratic Party has a "perception problem," saying it is imperative that the party reconnect with working-class voters if it wants to advance its top priorities. Published June 26, 2019
Jay Inslee, 2020 Democrat, vows to save Miami from climate change
Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington said Wednesday his push to combat climate change will save Miami. Published June 26, 2019
NBC News audio issue snags Democratic debate
The tag team transition between the moderators at the first 2020 presidential debate didn't go off as planned. Published June 26, 2019
Amy Klobuchar splits with Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders over Medicare for All plan
The opening round of the 2020 presidential debates exposed a deep rift among the Democratic presidential candidates over "Medicare for All." Published June 26, 2019
Democratic debate puts Donald Trump in crosshairs
The Democratic presidential candidates opened the first debate with a full-bore attack on corporate America and on what they called business as usual in Washington. Published June 26, 2019
Julian Castro to debate moderators: ‘A lot of these debates go off the rails’
Ahead of the first Democratic presidential debate Wednesday, candidate Julian Castro said he feared the moderators will lose control of the crowded stage Published June 26, 2019
2020 Democrats embrace ‘tax-and-spend liberals’ label, expand wish list
Democrats are convinced that the Reagan-era epithet "tax-and-spend liberals" is no longer a candidate killer. Published June 25, 2019
Joe Biden appeal fading among Democratic voters
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden has two major selling points to Democrats -- his professed ability to strike bipartisan deals and his eight years as President Barack Obama's sidekick, who is still immensely popular. Published June 24, 2019
Whoopi Goldberg, James Clyburn defend Joe Biden after racially insensitive comments
Democratic presidential front-runner Joseph R. Biden heads to South Carolina this weekend amid an uproar over his racially insensitive gaffes, but his defenders said he is shielded by his longtime association with President Obama. Published June 20, 2019
‘Sleepy Joe’ Biden taunt strikes chord with Democrats
President Trump has labeled former Vice President Joseph R. Biden "Sleepy Joe," and some Democrats in early voting states are sorry to say they agree. Published June 20, 2019
Cory Booker rebukes Joe Biden: ‘You don’t joke about calling black men boys’
Sen. Cory A. Booker on Wednesday blasted former Vice President Joseph R. Biden for praising segregationist senators. Published June 19, 2019
Joe Biden lauds his good relations with segregationists: ‘At least there was some civility’
Democratic presidential front-runner Joseph R. Biden bucked demands to apologize Wednesday for praising segregationists and joking about calling black men "boys," yet again testing his popularity among black voters. Published June 19, 2019
Obama ties could burn Joe Biden in 2020 bid
Democratic presidential hopefuls have been reluctant to attack Joseph R. Biden over his eight years with President Barack Obama, but voters in early primary states say it's an opportunity for anyone brave enough to challenge the Obama orthodoxy. Published June 18, 2019
South Carolina church attracts presidential candidates
The parade of Democratic presidential candidates visiting Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church has left members of the tight-knit community with the uncomfortable feeling that the site of a shooting massacre could become a political prop. Published June 16, 2019
Buttigieg struggles for black supporters: They ‘feel burned’ by politicians
Pete Buttigieg says he has struggled to gain support from black voters because they "feel burned" by politicians who make big promises to them before every election. Published June 16, 2019
Cory Booker to striking fast-food workers: ‘This fight against McDonald’s is an American fight’
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker on Saturday joined a demonstration by striking McDonald's workers here who are demanding a $15 minimum wage. Published June 15, 2019
Cory Booker, Kamala Harris fight to claim Obama legacy in South Carolina
Democratic voters are still waiting for the second coming of Barack Obama in this key primary state, where the messages from the 2020 candidates barely break through and two prominent black candidates struggle to make an impression. Published June 13, 2019
Donald Trump loses to Joe Biden, other Democrats in new national poll
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden beat President Trump by double digits in a new national poll, with several other Democratic hopefuls also besting Mr. Trump in the survey's head-to-head matchups. Published June 11, 2019
NBC names moderators for first Democratic presidential primary debate
NBC News on Tuesday announced the five moderators for the first Democratic presidential debate that is set later this month in Miami. Published June 11, 2019