Vance is as unpopular as he is unlikable, which is quite the parlay, if you think about it. Even his bungling attempts to influence the Hungarian elections... were spun as his 'stepping up' into a more important role in the administration.
No one represents the emerging ideology of the Democratic Party better than AOC, and no one is better at articulating that vision in public, on social media, and in Congress. If we hope to build a successful movement for social democracy, at some point the Democrats must give their presidential nomination to someone who both believes in it and can sell it to the broader electorate.
During a discussion on NewsNation's Cuomo about whether Smith would run for president in 2028, O'Reilly said, I think he should run, and I'm being serious now, and Trump opened the door for you. You should send Trump a big bouquet of flowers. O'Reilly argued that while Smith would likely have no real shot at being elected president, he would be injecting himself into the debate, the national debate, and you're exposing the charlatans, which would be an amazing historical achievement.
When I retired as the Mercury News editorial page editor in 2023, I wrote a farewell column urging readers not to give up on America, despite its many challenges. I reiterated my strong belief in the power of the law of accumulation, which posits that every great achievement is an accumulation of hundreds of small efforts that few ever realize contributed to the outcome.
Khanna's House district encompasses the headquarters of valuable companies, showcasing his role in technology and politics, which he leverages as he positions for a presidential run.
Emanuel criticized Democrats' focus on identity politics, suggesting that rather than engaging in culture wars, they should articulate a wider agenda that resonates with American voters.