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The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States. It was founded in 1828 by Andrew Jackson.

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US debt ceiling: How default could affect you

US debt ceiling: How default could affect you

As deadlock remains over the US debt ceiling, DW looks at the wider impact of a possible debt default.
BusinessMay 23, 2023
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US midterm election: What you need to know

US midterm election: What you need to know

DW has a guide on how the 2022 US midterm elections work and what's at stake.
PoliticsNovember 7, 2022
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US: Iowa Democrats race too close to call

US: Iowa Democrats race too close to call

With 97% of the results available, Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders are nearly tied in the Iowa caucuses.
PoliticsFebruary 6, 2020
Joe Biden

Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign

Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign

The veteran politician joins a crowded field of candidates vying to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.
PoliticsApril 25, 2019
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Schulz says he'll boot US nukes if SPD wins

Schulz says he'll boot US nukes if SPD wins

Martin Schulz's Social Democrats have 24 percent support, according to the latest poll - 14 points off their CDU rivals.
PoliticsAugust 23, 2017
USA Hillary Clinton und Bernie Sanders in Flint

Sanders, Clinton trade blows at Michigan debate

Sanders, Clinton trade blows at Michigan debate

Senator Bernie Sanders wins Maine in nomination contest for US president as debate opens with rival Hillary Clinton.
March 7, 2016
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Opinion: US democracy survives the midterm election

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Failed anti-Semitism debate

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