WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are battling to be seen as the main alternative to former Vice President Joe Biden in the Democratic presidential race.

Warren has been climbing in polls in recent weeks, surpassing Sanders in some surveys.

But Sanders, who in 2016 was the progressive alternative to front runner Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential race, is holding relatively firmly in the polls. He’s been ahead of Warren and in second place in some surveys, and his team continues to believe it is being underestimated.

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NEW YORK - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) announced Wednesday she is dropping out of the presidential race after failing to qualify for the September primary debate.

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Democrats wish the Duffy family well as they face the medical challenges ahead.

MADISON - The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Ben Wikler on news that Rep. Sean Duffy will be resigning from Congress:

“The Democratic Party of Wisconsin sends its well wishes to the Duffy family as they face the medical challenges ahead. During the fight against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, I worked closely with the families of children born with congenital heart defects. Nurturing these children is a full-time job, and one that takes great emotional strength from the families who love them. I will be hoping for the best for Sean and Rachel as they prepare to welcome their child to the world.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joe Biden's electability argument is increasingly showing signs of weakness.

A Monmouth University national poll released Monday found Biden falling by 13 points and in a three-way tie nationally with Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).

Democrats say it’s the latest piece of evidence that the former vice president can’t expect to win, simply by running on the idea that he is the candidate best positioned to defeat President Trump in a general election.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The quest for the Democratic presidential nomination is becoming a four-horse race.

Marginal candidates at the bottom of the large field have begun to drop out — Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) became the latest to do so on Friday — and a deadline is looming this week to qualify for the third round of debates in Houston in September.

Meanwhile, at the head of the pack, only a major surprise would deliver the nomination to anyone outside the top quartet: former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.).

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - A slate of recent setbacks to some of President Trump’s key foreign policy goals is threatening to muddy his reelection message.

Reports show ISIS is regaining strength in Iraq and Syria. Meanwhile, North Korea has conducted a half dozen missile tests over the last few weeks, a pace not seen since before Trump sat down with Kim Jong Un.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Democratic presidential field is facing its first real winnowing as more than half a dozen candidates confront the increasingly real possibility that they could be left out of the next primary debate.

The fierce competition for money, air time and polling support is taking its toll on the record field of contenders.

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Congressional candidate will be at Sturgeon Bay City Hall Thursday, Shawano Civic Center Friday, and Appleton Public Library next Monday.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump has a problem with suburban voters — and it could have profound consequences for his chances of reelection next year.

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Wisconsin Democrats, Small Business Owner hold press conference on Capitol steps one year after President Trump called for a boycott of Wisconsin-based firm.

MADISON, WI - On Monday, at 11:30 AM at the State St Entrance of the Capitol Building, DPW Chair Ben Wikler, State Senator Janis Ringhand, and cheesemaker and small business owner Anna Landmark will remind voters that a year after President Trump called for a boycott of Wisconsin-based Harley Davidson, he’s broken his promise to bring jobs back and his tax-scam has hurt everyday Wisconsinites. In addition, they will highlight how his ongoing and chaotic trade war is punishing Wisconsin’s farmers, manufacturers, businesses, and families.

WHAT: Press conference highlighting that one year after Trump’s call to boycott Wisconsin-based Harley Davidson he has broken his promise to bring jobs back to Wisconsin and how his chaotic trade war is hurting Wisconsin farmers, manufacturers, businesses, and families.

WHO: DPW Chair Ben Wikler, State Senator Janis Ringhand, Cheesemaker and Small Business Owner Anna Landmark.

WHEN: Today, 11:30 AM

WHERE: State St. Entrance to the Capitol Building (If it is raining the event will be held at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s Headquarters located at 15 N Pinckney St, Madison WI)