In New York Win, Democrats Sense a Pivot on Immigration and Border Politics
Democrats found success in a New York special election by addressing immigration head-on, neutralizing it as a potential vulnerability in future elections.
Former Representative Tom Suozzi's victory came after he addressed immigration and showcased his support for ICE, countering Republican attacks on his stance on illegal immigrants. [ more ]
Five Takeaways From the Democrats' Recapture of a House Seat
Tom Suozzi's victory in the special House election in New York provides optimism for Democrats and a model for navigating the migrant crisis at the southern border.
Suozzi's success in addressing the migrant crisis in his campaign shows a potential playbook for other Democrats in crucial House contests. [ more ]
Biden gets boost in age debate - from elderly congress members Schumer and Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer defend President Biden's mental prowess despite concerns about his cognitive abilities.
Special counsel Robert Hur declined to press charges against Biden partly because he believed a jury would not convict an 'elderly man with a poor memory'. [ more ]
Ex-Clinton adviser jokes he 'wet the bed' over special counsel report on Biden classified docs: 'Terrible for Democrats'
Former adviser to President Bill Clinton, Paul Begala, jokes about wetting the bed over Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on President Biden's handling of classified documents.
Begala expresses concern that the report is terrible for Democrats and argues that Biden should focus on attacking Trump instead of trying to prove his memory is not failing. [ more ]
Turnout Data Reveals the Core of Democrats' Success in Special Elections
Polling shows President Biden trailing against Donald J. Trump, with dissatisfied young and nonwhite voters.
Special election results indicate that Democrats have outperformed Biden's 2020 results, but they do not accurately represent the general electorate. [ more ]
Democrats try to outflank the GOP on border security
Democrats are increasingly focusing on immigration as a key issue and are taking a more proactive stance to define their position on the topic. [ more ]
Dems Pick Up House Seat - Suozzi Wins New York Special Election to Replace George Santos
Democrats win a highly sought-after House seat in a special election in New York, tightening the Republicans' slim majority in the House of Representatives.
The outcome of the special election could indicate how the two major parties will perform in the suburbs in the upcoming congressional elections this November. [ more ]
Newsom and Democrats announce a plan to reduce the enormous budget deficit. How? TBD
Democrats in California announced a plan to reduce the state's budget deficit of at least $38 billion, with a tentative amount of $12-18 billion agreed upon.
The plan involves early cuts, including delays in spending and clawing back unspent funds, with details to be shared in April before tougher deliberations in May and June. [ more ]
Bipartisan Tax Bill Is Stuck in Senate Limbo After Broad House Approval
The $78 billion tax package, passed by the House, is stalled in the Senate due to Republican opposition to its focus on low-income families.
Enacting a new tax law would provide President Biden and Democrats with a campaign achievement, which Republicans may want to avoid in an election year. [ more ]
Border security dominates in New York special election to replace Rep. Santos
The special election to fill the remainder of a term for an expelled New York Republican Congressman has become a test for Democrats' campaign strategy in swing districts.
Immigration politics have dominated the race, with supporters of both candidates citing the impact of migrants on the district. [ more ]
Tennessee's Legislature Can't Move Past the Bitter Clashes of 2023
Tensions between Democrats and Republicans in the Tennessee legislature are escalating, as shown by Representative Justin Jones refusing to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Republicans calling for his resignation.
The animosity from 2023, when Republicans expelled Jones and another Democrat for leading a gun control protest, continues to impact the legislative environment in Tennessee. [ more ]
Police close Senate hearing room gay sex case after probe, finding no evidence of a crime
The U.S. Capitol Police have found no evidence of a crime in the case of a Senate staffer who allegedly taped himself having sex in a congressional hearing room, and they have closed their investigation.
The video of the incident was originally posted by The Daily Caller, a right-wing news outlet, and sparked criticism from the right about Democrats, but others have pointed out that Republicans have also been involved in inappropriate sexual behavior. [ more ]
Paul Kendrick: Democrats should focus on substantive issues instead of culture war debates
Democrats should focus on issues that matter most to parents, like strong fundamental skills in reading, math, and science.
Parents are less concerned about political debates and more focused on providing opportunities for students to succeed and creating safe school environments. [ more ]
IRS Funding Targeted by GOP Has Allowed Agency to Recover $500M From the Rich
An infusion of funding for the IRS has allowed the agency to recover over half a billion dollars in unpaid taxes owed by wealthy individuals.
The Democrats' 2022 Inflation Reduction Act allocated additional funding for the IRS to go after wealthy tax cheats, leading to immediate impact and a call for continued funding. [ more ]