Astead W. Herndon

A look back at the vice president’s career and the moments that shaped her politics.

By Michael Barbaro, Astead W. Herndon, Stella Tan, Mooj Zadie, Diana Nguyen, Luke Vander Ploeg, Rachelle Bonja, Brendan Klinkenberg, Paige Cowett, Marion Lozano, Dan Powell, Diane Wong, Rowan Niemisto, Corey Schreppel and Chris Wood

Leah Daughtry, a veteran of Democratic politics and conventions, on how the party got here and what to expect in Chicago.

By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe and Elisa Gutierrez

Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket changes the pitch. But in Michigan, where every vote can make a difference, his message is still resonating.

By Astead W. Herndon, Anna Foley, Nic Antaya and Elisa Gutierrez

Democrats lost ground with rural voters. Sanders says Minnesota governor Tim Walz on the ticket gets them “back into that game.”

By Astead W. Herndon, Anna Foley and Caitlin O’Keefe

The vice president has a rare opportunity to reintroduce herself to the American public as a presidential candidate, armed with lessons from the first time.

By Astead W. Herndon

First-time donors, reformed “double haters” and record-setting Zoom calls are fueling the change.

By Astead W. Herndon, Elisa Gutierrez and Anna Foley

The entire political world is now watching and wondering who she is and what she stands for. Let her tell you herself.

By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe and Elisa Gutierrez

It took a donor revolt to get Biden to be the bridge to a new generation that he long talked about being. Now he’s all in for Harris.

By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe, Anna Foley and Elisa Gutierrez

The country star on “God Bless the U.S.A.” and the man he wants back in the White House.

By Astead W. Herndon, Anna Foley, Caitlin O’Keefe and Elisa Gutierrez

A dispatch from Night 2 in Milwaukee.

By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe and Michael Barbaro