Gov. Martin O'Malley

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton and Martin O'Malley stand on the stage prior to Saturday's Democratic primary presidential debate in Des Moines, Iowa.

Clinton And Rivals Cross Swords In Second Debate, But Cause No Wounds

10:39am November 15, 2015

by Ron Elving

Former Maryland Gov. O'Malley won cheers referring to "that immigrant-bashing carnival barker Donald Trump," and adding "the symbol of America is the Statue of Liberty, not a barbed-wire fence."

Clinton Has 45-To-1 'Superdelegate' Advantage Over Sanders

8:25am November 13, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Underscoring her level of support among the Democratic establishment, Hillary Clinton has a far bigger lead with Democratic elected officials than in 2007, the last time she ran.

Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley appear with Iowa Democratic Party Chair Andy McGuire (second from left) at Saturday's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Des Moines.

Democratic Candidates Throw Shade, But Avoid Calling Each Other Out

3:52pm October 26, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

The three remaining Democratic presidential candidates appeared at a major event in Iowa over the weekend, the annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, with thousands of party faithful in attendance.

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Some Democratic candidates have blamed the 1999 scaling back of the Glass-Steagall Act for the financial collapse. That's arguably only partially true.

Fact Check: Did Glass-Steagall Cause The 2008 Financial Crisis?

7:36pm October 14, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

The financial regulatory law became a big part of the Democratic debate Tuesday night. Did it help lead to the financial collapse? And what exactly is it, anyway?

More Than Anyone, Hillary Clinton Helped Herself In First Democratic Debate

9:14am October 14, 2015

by Ron Elving

The former secretary of state has been battling a controversy over her use of a private email server, but in the first Democratic debate, she was crisp and changed the conversation for a night.

Democrats Bernie Sanders (from left), Hillary Clinton and Martin O'Malley debate in Las Vegas.

Break It Down: Democrats On Guns And Wall Street

8:22am October 14, 2015

by Scott Horsley

During their first debate of the 2016 race, the party's presidential hopefuls showed there's daylight between them on the issues of gun control and financial regulation.

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Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton cheer as she arrives at the state's annual Democratic convention Saturday in Manchester, N.H.

New Hampshire Democrats Unite In Cry For More Debates

2:09pm September 21, 2015

by Tamara Keith

Before Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders took the stage, hecklers at the state's Democratic Party convention on Saturday interrupted the DNC head, who has been criticized for not adding more debates.

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Hillary Clinton speaks at the Democratic National Committee's summer meeting in Minneapolis, where she was trying to court all-important party delegates to her side.

As Democrats Grow Nervous, Clinton Tries To Appeal To Party Leaders

4:32pm August 31, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Hillary Clinton tried to rally important Democratic delegates to her side at the party's summer meeting in Minneapolis. But, as she looks increasingly vulnerable, rivals are pressing their own cases.

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley as he announces his intention to seek the Democratic presidential nomination during a speech in Federal Hill Park in Baltimore, Md.

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley Seeks Democratic Nomination

9:43am June 01, 2015

by Scott Neuman

O'Malley, also a former Baltimore mayor, has made no secret of his desire to run, despite his lack of a national profile. He faces an uphill battle against front-runner Hillary Clinton.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally Saturday.

Politics & Government

Bernie Sanders Likens Salacious 1972 Essay To 'Fifty Shades Of Grey'

2:31pm May 31, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The Vermont senator and Democratic presidential candidate has been put on the defensive about the article he wrote for an alternative newspaper.