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Jon Chait Thinks Kamala Harris Went Too Far Left. He's Just Falling for Trump's Demagoguery.
Eoin Higgins, The Intercept
A year ago, Chait said centrists were winning. When Harris lost, though, he blamed the left's trans rights agenda. The post Jon Chait Thinks Kamala Harris Went Too Far Left. He’s Just Falling for Trump’s Demagoguery. appeared first on The Intercept.
Oct 7, 2025, 9:18 PM
Rick Wilson: Democrats Should Want To Teach Trump's Base A Painful Lesson
Heather, Crooksandliars.com
Former Republican strategist Rick Wilson wants Democrats to stop saving Republicans from themselves. I know Rick Wilson is not our friend, but I think he's right here when it comes to what it's going to take to get through to a bunch of Trump's base on the da…
Oct 5, 2025, 10:10 PM
Democrats are doing more to resist Trump than their voters think
Christian Paz, Vox
The government shutdown that began Wednesday might have been one of the most anticlimactic developments yet: President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans were never going to negotiate, and Democrats had just about every incentive to obstruct. And fuel…
Oct 2, 2025, 8:34 PM
In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him
Steve Inskeep, NPR
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump.
Oct 2, 2025, 11:00 AM
Ezra Klein Argues for Big-Tent Politics
David Remnick, The New Yorker
David Remnick interviews the writer and podcaster on why he thinks Democrats need to broaden their tent and what people misunderstand about Klein’s own role in politics and media.
Sep 26, 2025, 6:00 PM
“Our country is being led by idiots”: Omar responds to Trump attacks
Alex Galbraith, Salon
The congresswoman said the calls for her to be impeached were ignorant.
Sep 21, 2025, 4:09 PM
Kamala Harris strikes back at allies she felt didn't act that way: New book takeaways
Francesca Chambers and Susan Page, USA TODAY, USA Today
In a new book about her 107-day campaign for the presidency, Kamala Harris takes issue with Biden, Trump and those who doubted she could win.
Sep 19, 2025, 12:44 PM
Guess Who's Mad About Kathy Hochul's Endorsement of Zohran Mamdani???
Audra Heinrichs, Jezebel
"This is a rather shocking development, and a very bad one for New York City," Trump posted after Hochul's endorsement. "Washington will be watching this situation very closely." Cool!
Sep 15, 2025, 5:05 PM
New York Governor Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for mayor amid poll surge
Lyndal Rowlands, Al Jazeera English
Kathy Hochul's nod comes after Trump described Mamdani's 22-point lead in polls as a 'rebellion against bad candidates'.
Sep 15, 2025, 6:12 AM
New York Gov. Hochul formally endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor
Oren Oppenheim, ABC News
We will "be fearless in confronting the president's extreme agenda," she said.
Sep 15, 2025, 2:32 AM
How a Democrat just won in Iowa Trump country
Tatyana Tandanpolie, Salon
Iowa state Sen.-elect Catelin Drey spoke to Salon about her strategy for winning over red-state voters
Sep 13, 2025, 10:30 AM
Trump’s Best Allies Are His Biggest Weakness
Jason Linkins, The New Republic
Donald Trump was lustily booed at the U.S. Open in New York, and his excursion to one of D.C.’s despots’ club restaurants was interrupted by chanting protesters. But the opposition to the president extends well beyond the Acela corridor. As CNN’s Harry Enten …
Sep 13, 2025, 10:00 AM
Kamala Harris Is Finally Creating Some Distance From Joe Biden
Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic
In her new memoir, Kamala Harris takes on the issue that has haunted Democrats for more than a year.
Sep 11, 2025, 3:00 PM
'Recklessness': Kamala Harris turns on Joe Biden in new book
Jon Haworth, ABC News
Former Vice President Kamala Harris says that it was "recklessness" to allow Joe Biden to make the decision alone on running for re-election.
Sep 10, 2025, 3:50 PM
Young Democrats want to unseat their elders. Young Republicans are happy to wait
Elena Moore, NPR
More than 20 Democrats under age 40 are vying for Congress, while on the GOP side, party organizers can point to only one. Young Republicans say it's a sign of how they're rallying behind the party.
Sep 5, 2025, 9:00 AM
Mamdani calls reports of Trump meddling in NYC mayor's race an 'affront to democracy'
Brittany Shepherd, ABC News
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani called reports that the White House is considering jobs for Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa an "affront to our democracy."
Sep 4, 2025, 12:33 AM
Obama Quietly Boosting Rising Dems...
The Daily Beast, Dnyuz.com
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Aug 29, 2025, 3:43 PM
A Small Army of Overpaid TikTokers Is Not Going to Save the Democratic Party
Lucas Ropek, Gizmodo.com
The limits of Democrats' influence are showing.
Aug 28, 2025, 9:00 PM
The Democratic Party’s Identity Crisis
The New Yorker
On The Political Scene Podcast: Donald Trump’s unpopularity hasn’t translated into strength among the Democratic Party. Why are key blocs of voters drifting away?
Aug 28, 2025, 2:05 AM
Iowa Democrat wins deep pro-Trump district to break GOP supermajority: “A flash warning to the GOP”
Garrett Owen, Salon
Democrat Catelin Drey won an upset victory in a district Donald Trump carried by 23 points.
Aug 27, 2025, 3:42 PM
Democrats celebrate special election victory in Iowa State Senate
Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News
National Democrats are celebrating the results of a special election for the Iowa State Senate after Catelin Drey's victory to break the Republican supermajority.
Aug 27, 2025, 2:01 PM
Democrats desperate to turn the page as they gather for summer meeting
Brittany Shepherd, ABC News
At this week’s DNC summer meeting, members are desperate to turn a page, shed a rudderless reputation, and more clearly define their platform.
Aug 27, 2025, 10:14 AM
Tim Walz Doesn’t Mince Words on Trump: ‘These Are Fascist Policies’
Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone
Tim Walz didn't mince words on Donald Trump at the Democratic National Committee's summer meetings in Minnesota, calling his policies "fascist."
Aug 25, 2025, 9:39 PM
Transcript: Gavin Newsom’s Harsh Trump Takedown Nails It: “Wake Up!”
The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent, The New Republic
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the August 25 episode of theDaily Blast podcast. Listen to it here.Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic, produced and presented by the DSR network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent.California G…
Aug 25, 2025, 11:02 AM