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fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Kamala Harris Is Finally Creating Some Distance From Joe Biden

Democrats remain focused on Biden's age and the recklessness of his 2024 run, overshadowing recent Democratic special-election successes.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Whoopi Goldberg: Democrats Turned Into 'Public Spectacle'

Democrats publicly aired internal conflicts during the 2024 presidential campaign instead of resolving disputes privately, deepening perceptions of disloyalty and harming party unity.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Kamala Harris Does a Complete 180 From Defending Biden to Ripping His Ego in Memoir

Kamala Harris reversed earlier public support and now calls the decision to keep Joe Biden as 2024 Democratic nominee reckless and driven by his ego.
California
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

John Burton, Liberal Lion' and Architect of Famed SF Political Machine, Has Died at 92

John Burton, a powerful California Democratic leader and co-architect of the Burton-Brown machine, died at 92 after years of poor health.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

Being called a 'capitalist' is the new 'socialist' among young people, new Gallup poll reveals

Democrats increasingly view socialism favorably while their favorable view of capitalism has declined.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Longtime California political leader John Burton dies at 92

John Burton, a longtime California political leader, died at 92 after a decades-long career in state and federal government and Democratic leadership.
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fromCommon Dreams
6 days ago

Sanders, Mamdani Bring 'Fighting the Oligarchy' Tour to Brooklyn | Common Dreams

Bernie Sanders endorsed Zohran Mamdani as the Democratic Party’s future, criticized party leaders for withholding support, and called the mayoral race a test of democracy.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Wrong Way to Win Back the Working Class

Democrats should reduce automatic deference to organized labor because the alliance delivers fewer votes while raising political costs and undermining efforts to lower living costs.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Jerry Nadler to Retire From Congress: Watching the Biden Thing' Made Me Think About the Necessity For Generational Change'

Jerry Nadler will not seek re-election, citing need for generational change amid concerns about aging Democratic leadership and threats posed by Trump.
#progressive-politics
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fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Dark Times for Gaza

Progressive politics focused on affordability, immigrant protection, and opposition to arms shipments is gaining momentum and demands the Democratic Party choose principled, popular leadership.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

TACO Golf

A rising progressive politics—focused on affordability, immigrant protection, and anti-war stances—pushes the Democratic Party to choose principled, popular campaigning or continued electoral losses.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

How elites destroyed the Democratic Party in the US and fuelled populism

Author Joan Williams argues that elitism has weakened the party and pushed people towards populism. As the popularity of the United States Democratic Party reaches historic lows, author Joan Williams argues that the party's elitism is still pushing people away. Williams is the founder of the Equality Action Center at the College of Law at the University of California at San Francisco and author of Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back.
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#israelgaza-conflict
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Democrats Face Existential Threat' By Ignoring New Media, Progressive YouTuber David Pakman Says

Democrats face an existential 2026 midterm threat due to reliance on stale network/cable media and poor engagement with new and independent media.
#gavin-newsom
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fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

This Does Not Seem Like the Best Way to Respond to Trump's National Guard Deployments

Campaign message microtesting is being misapplied to steer party governance, producing inauthentic pivots that can harm electoral prospects.
#political-strategy
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Tim Walz Chastises Democrats For Public Infighting While Republicans Kowtow To The Felon In The White House'

We are strong 'cause we challenge each other. We are strong 'cause we're held accountable. We're strong because we believe there's a place for everyone here.
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#voter-registration
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fromwww.twincities.com
3 weeks ago

Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses, even if it means going rogue' in 2028

Iowa Democrats regret being removed from the 2024 early nominating calendar and are considering defying the DNC to reclaim early status in 2028.
#texas-politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Texas Democrat Nicole Collier Locked in State Capitol, Sleeps on House Floor After Refusing Republican-Mandated Police Escort

fromTruthout
1 month ago
US politics

Texas Gov. Abbott Sends Bid to Expel Democratic Leader to Court Filled with His Appointees

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
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Texas Democrat Nicole Collier Locked in State Capitol, Sleeps on House Floor After Refusing Republican-Mandated Police Escort

fromTruthout
1 month ago
US politics

Texas Gov. Abbott Sends Bid to Expel Democratic Leader to Court Filled with His Appointees

fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Democrats Want Fresh Blood - But Keep Betting on Old Candidates

Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election highlighted concerns about his age, which negatively impacted his approval ratings and the Democratic party's prospects.
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fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

What Should Democrats Actually Stand For in 2025? I Have Some Suggestions.

Democratic Party struggles to connect with voters despite extensive strategy discussions.
#politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago
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Republican Senator Urges Dem Leaders to Go to Amazon, Buy Some Testicles' to Stand Up to Their Party's Loon Wing'

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago
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Republican Senator Urges Dem Leaders to Go to Amazon, Buy Some Testicles' to Stand Up to Their Party's Loon Wing'

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fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

The Democrats' Biggest Senate Recruits Have One Thing in Common

Sherrod Brown's Senate run in Ohio revives Democrat hopes amid concerns over age and candidate viability.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn Democratic Party hacks' support of Zohran Mamdani is really about the next council Speaker and patronage

Democratic Party figures showed opportunistic support for Zohran Mamdani, reflecting self-interest rather than genuine unity or concern for city issues.
#california
#redistricting
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fromAxios
1 month ago

Democrats go nuclear in redistricting arms race

Democrats are at a critical juncture regarding their identity amid ongoing conflicts with Republicans over redistricting strategies.
US politics
fromThe Texas Tribune
1 month ago

Live updates: Texas Legislature's redistricting fight spills over onto national stage

Hochul criticized Texas redistricting as racist and discussed New York's potential response for mid-decade redistricting.
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fromwww.esquire.com
4 weeks ago

Gavin Newsom Is Going Full Trump-Mode, but It's Actually a Good Thing

Democrats are using mockery to expose weaknesses in the MAGA movement, transforming Trump's self-praise into a spotlight on his failures.
US politics
fromAxios
4 weeks ago

Democrats introduce measure to terminate Trump's D.C. takeover

Rep. Jamie Raskin proposed a measure to end Trump's declared crime emergency and federalization of D.C. police.
US politics
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

Presidents Trump and Putin Must Seize the Moment in Alaska

The Democratic Party must choose between principled politics and continued losses with disconnected elites.
#gerrymandering
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

"It's existential now": House Democrats prepare to go scorched earth on redistricting

fromAxios
1 month ago
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"It's existential now": House Democrats prepare to go scorched earth on redistricting

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fromAxios
1 month ago

New "Fight the Trump Takeover" protests will battle Texas redistricting vote

Trump is attempting to manipulate the electoral map for the 2026 election, starting with Texas.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Democrats' Best Midterms Strategy: Stop Fighting Each Other

The Democratic Party is divided mostly into progressives and centrists, differing over economic policy, cultural perspectives, and political strategies.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Democrats can win in 2028. But we need to oust corporate candidates first | Alexandra Rojas

The Democratic party must prioritize the 2026 election cycle to regain power by engaging working-class voters and supporting progressive primary candidates.
#new-york-city
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

New York mayor frontrunner Mamdani trains fire on Trump as Cuomo attacks

Zohran Mamdani leads the New York City mayoral race with significant support, widening his gap over competitors ahead of the November election.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

New Yorkers Are Being Stolen!' Mamdani Accuses Cuomo of a Betrayal' By Speaking to Trump

Zohran Mamdani criticized Andrew Cuomo's alleged collaboration with Donald Trump, asserting it betrays New Yorkers' values and undermines the Democratic process.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Maggie Haberman Says Pushing Back in Trump Risky for Dems: There Is a Crime Problem Everywhere'

Democrats risk appearing out of touch when contesting Trump's policing measures amid concerns over urban crime rates.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Democrats Keep Misreading the Working Class

Mamdani attracted support from a broad swath of New Yorkers by running a campaign relentlessly focused on working-class cost-of-living concerns.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Pete Buttigieg Faces Tough Questioning On Israel From Pod Save America Host In Preview of Dems' Messaging on the Issue

U.S. funding for Israel must not support actions that shock the conscience.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JD Vance's Latest Epstein Claims Lead to New Calls For Trump to Release All the Files

Vance accused Democrats of complicity in the Epstein case while calling for transparency from the Trump administration regarding the Epstein files.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jimmy Kimmel Defends Rogan From 'Repulsive' Liberal Critics

Kimmel criticized divisive attitudes within the Democratic Party and defended Joe Rogan for his criticisms of Trump.
fromsilive
1 month ago

Staten Island Democrats supporting Mamdani after backing Cuomo in primary

"It's not a matter of us deciding to support [Mamdani], that decision was made by the voters. The Democratic Party has an obligation to support the Democratic nominee," said Sword.
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fromAxios
1 month ago

California governor threatens "trigger" redistricting plan based on what Texas GOP decides

Democrats are mobilizing to counter GOP tactics and emphasizing the urgency of protecting democracy.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Texas Senator Says Trump's FBI Agreed to Help Track Down and Return Runaway Democrats

FBI Director Kash Patel agreed to assist Texas in locating Democratic lawmakers who fled to delay a vote on redistricting.
US politics
fromFox News
1 month ago

Sen. Slotkin says Dem Socialist NYC candidate Mamdani represents 'new generation' of leaders young voters want

Zohran Mamdani is viewed by young Democrats as a representative of a new generation of leaders despite controversy surrounding his extreme statements.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

These Democrats Think the Party Needs AI to Win Elections

The National Democratic Training Committee is promoting AI utilization in campaigns to enhance efficiency and empower smaller political teams ahead of the midterms.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Nation's Top Obama Bros Have Soured On Israel. It's a Sign of a Bigger Shift.

The podcast's newly adopted stance on Palestine is notable, specifically addressing the ongoing starvation crisis in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli government's actions.
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fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Those Constant Texts Asking You to Donate to Democrats Are Scams

Democratic Party relies on aggressive fundraising, with substantial funds benefiting private contractors rather than political campaigns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Look at Your Own Polling': Guest Tells Jesse Watters That Fox News Poll Shows Trump Cratering'

Trump's popularity is declining among Americans according to Fox News polling.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US Democrats block vote on Trump-backed Texas redistricting map

Democratic lawmakers in Texas left the state to block a congressional map favoring Republicans, preventing a quorum in the House.
#cory-booker
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Elizabeth Warren and Mamdani Vow to 'Experiment' On Price Controls

Support for universal childcare represents the core Democratic message of affordability for working families.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Far left Sen. Warren gushes over NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani - as other high-profile Dems stay silent

Affordability is identified as a central Democratic issue, emphasized by Sen. Elizabeth Warren in support of candidate Zohran Mamdani.
US politics
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Remains Divisive Figure

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz continues to divide opinion in the Democratic Party, reflecting tensions between grassroots movements and establishment leadership.
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