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Amy Klobuchar Leaves Presidential Race, Endorses Joe Biden

Klobuchar's exit comes a day after Pete Buttigieg's and represents a consolidation of moderates in the Democratic race.

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Obama Increases Lead with Two Wins While McCain Moves Closer to Nomination

Sen. Barack Obama captured most of the delegates in Wisconsin and Hawaii Tuesday, increasing his lead in the race for the Democratic nomination for president. Sen. John McCain, meanwhile, moved closer to clinching the Republican nomination. Obama won at least 55 delegates in the two states, with six still to be awarded. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton won at least 33.

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Clinton, Obama Battle for Democrats; McCain Seizes GOP Lead

Sen. John McCain seized command of the race for the Republican presidential nomination early Wednesday, winning delegate-rich primaries from the East Coast to California. Democratic rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama traded victories in an epic struggle with no end in sight. Clinton won the biggest state, California, in the Democratic campaign, capitalizing on backing from Hispanic voters. Obama fashioned victories in Alabama and Georgia on the strength of black support. McCain's own victory in the Republican race in the Golden State dealt a crushing blow to his closest pursuer, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney.

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LGBTQ+ candidates in Texas, California, and more advance in Super Tuesday races

There were notable wins in both red and blue states, with Texas moving toward sending a lesbian to Congress and Burlington, Vt., electing a lesbian mayor.

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Obama Seals Nomination: 'This is our moment'

Cheered by a roaring crowd, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois laid claim to the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday night, taking a historic step toward his once-improbable goal of becoming the nation's first black president. Hillary Rodham Clinton maneuvered for the vice presidential spot on his fall ticket without conceding her own defeat. ''America, this is our moment,'' the 46-year-old senator and one-time community organizer said in his first appearance as the Democratic nominee-in-waiting. ''This is our time. Our time to turn the page on the policies of the past.''

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Here are the LGBTQ+ candidates to watch on Super Tuesday

LGBTQ+ candidates are running to make history in California, Texas, North Carolina, and elsewhere.

Sanders Gets Heat in Debate; Warren, Others Take Bloomberg to Task Too

The last Democratic presidential debate before the South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday was a lively one.

Biden, Sanders Duke It Out Super Tuesday: Live Updates

The two are the front-runners among Democratic presidential hopefuls, but Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bloomberg remain very much in the race.

Amy Klobuchar Leaves Presidential Race, Endorses Joe Biden

Klobuchar's exit comes a day after Pete Buttigieg's and represents a consolidation of moderates in the Democratic race.

Is Homophobia Still Prevalent in Politics?

What was a potent weapon in the days of Anita Bryant is now losing its cool in today's generation of progressives.

Obama Increases Lead with Two Wins While McCain Moves Closer to Nomination

Did Ben Carson Just Drop Out of the Presidential Race?

Not exactly, but the former neurosurgeon indicated that’s what he plans to do Friday at an annual conference of anti-LGBT groups.

Clinton, Obama Battle for Democrats; McCain Seizes GOP Lead

LGBTQ+ candidates in Texas, California, and more advance in Super Tuesday races

There were notable wins in both red and blue states, with Texas moving toward sending a lesbian to Congress and Burlington, Vt., electing a lesbian mayor.

Obama Seals Nomination: 'This is our moment'

Michael Bloomberg Brings Mixed LGBTQ Record to Presidential Run

The former New York City mayor championed marriage equality, but some say his policies left the most marginalized LGBTQ people behind.

Miss Major, Janelle Monáe Endorse Different Progressives

The gender outlaws flex their influence.

Biden and Sanders Compete in Today's Primaries: Live Updates

It's a make-or-break night for Sanders as Biden tries to build on his momentum from Super Tuesday.

Donald Trump, the insurrectionist, wins Iowa Republican presidential caucuses

Voting had barely begun when major media outlets called the race for the front-runner.

Buttigieg Hits First Place in New Iowa Poll

The Monmouth University poll finds him the top choice of 22 percent of likely Democratic caucusgoers.

Ted Cruz Creates Anti-LGBT 'Religious Liberty' Panel

The group, which will advise Cruz on policy, includes hate group leader Tony Perkins, the Benham brothers, and more.

Main Reasons Conservatives Oppose McCain

While Republican John McCain is urging his conservative critics to rally around his presidential campaign, there is a lot of water under that bridge. Here are the top 10 reasons some conservatives dislike the Arizona senator.

Joe Biden Gets Backing of Pete Buttigieg, Who Reminds Him of Son Beau

"It's the highest compliment I can give any man or woman," Biden said in likening Buttigieg to his late son.

New Jersey Papers Demand Chris Christie's Resignation

The governor has neglected the state 'to pursue his own selfish agenda,' says an editorial that ran in six newspapers, also denouncing his support for Donald Trump.

Will Young Queer People Vote for Biden to Defeat Trump?

For first-time LGBTQ+ voters, the upcoming election just might define the rest of their lives. So what are they thinking?

Joe, the LGBTQ+ community loves and appreciates you more than you will ever know

During the last four years the president has done no wrong and everything right, and through herculean efforts, has rescued our democracy, John Casey argues.

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super tuesday primary

LGBTQ+ candidates are running to make history in California, Texas, North Carolina, and elsewhere.

The last Democratic presidential debate before the South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday was a lively one.

The two are the front-runners among Democratic presidential hopefuls, but Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bloomberg remain very much in the race.

Klobuchar's exit comes a day after Pete Buttigieg's and represents a consolidation of moderates in the Democratic race.

What was a potent weapon in the days of Anita Bryant is now losing its cool in today's generation of progressives.

Not exactly, but the former neurosurgeon indicated that’s what he plans to do Friday at an annual conference of anti-LGBT groups.

There were notable wins in both red and blue states, with Texas moving toward sending a lesbian to Congress and Burlington, Vt., electing a lesbian mayor.

The former New York City mayor championed marriage equality, but some say his policies left the most marginalized LGBTQ people behind.

The gender outlaws flex their influence.

It's a make-or-break night for Sanders as Biden tries to build on his momentum from Super Tuesday.

Voting had barely begun when major media outlets called the race for the front-runner.

The Monmouth University poll finds him the top choice of 22 percent of likely Democratic caucusgoers.

The group, which will advise Cruz on policy, includes hate group leader Tony Perkins, the Benham brothers, and more.

While Republican John McCain is urging his conservative critics to rally around his presidential campaign, there is a lot of water under that bridge. Here are the top 10 reasons some conservatives dislike the Arizona senator.

"It's the highest compliment I can give any man or woman," Biden said in likening Buttigieg to his late son.

The governor has neglected the state 'to pursue his own selfish agenda,' says an editorial that ran in six newspapers, also denouncing his support for Donald Trump.

For first-time LGBTQ+ voters, the upcoming election just might define the rest of their lives. So what are they thinking?

During the last four years the president has done no wrong and everything right, and through herculean efforts, has rescued our democracy, John Casey argues.