Articles tagged: Democratic Party

Robert F Kennedy Jr suspends US presidential campaign, endorses Republican candidate Donald Trump

The independent candidate, who comes from a line of famous Democrats, has endorsed the Republican candidate.

Cory Booker urges action in first event since historic speech: ‘This is a moment for America’

Democratic senator calls on people to get creative in pushing back against Trump at town hall in New Jersey

Harris accuses Trump of ‘wholesale abandonment’ of American ideals

The former vice president criticised Donald Trump in her most extensive speech since leaving office in January.

How Democratic Party Leaders Quietly Support Trump's March to War With Iran

Some Democrats are fighting to stop war with Iran, but party leaders are silently acquiescing or, worse, supporting an attack. The post How Democratic Party Leaders Quietly Support Trump’s March to War With Iran appeared first on The Intercept.

Inside Gavin Newsom & Alex Padilla’s Media Blitz Of Trump & JD Vance: “Is He Confused Again?” Governor Mocks POTUS

EXCLUSIVE: After years of playing polite, California’s governor & senior senator are now taking on Donald Trump with bare knuckled barbs in his favorite forum and looking to do some damage to POTUS and his MAGA agenda – as JD Vance’s trip tp the Golden State …

Elon Musk Creates His Own Political Party to Take Down Trump — and Gives It a MAGA-Friendly Name

Elon Musk Announces New ‘America Party’ In Split With Democrats And Republicans

Musk, who has distanced himself from Republicans amid his split with President Donald Trump, has suggested his political party will target Congressional seats.

Elon Musk says he's formed the 'America Party' after a July 4 poll on X showed support

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been a harsh critic of President Donald Trump's spending bill, which was signed into law on July 4.

AOC Calls Trump 'Rapist' in Brutal Dig...

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America Would Be Better Off If Trump Won in 2020

America would be better off if Trump had won in 2020, argues columnist Ed Kilgore. Joe Biden’s 2020 win was a Pyrrhic victory for Democrats, and the four-year gap just made Trump’s second term more horrific.

Obama's blunt message for party: 'Toughen up'...

Former President Barack Obama issued a call to action for Democrats at a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, urging those frustrated by the state of the country under President Donald Trump to “stand up for the things that you think are right.”

Trump wonders if ‘low IQ’ foe Jasmine Crockett ‘is any relationship to the late, great Davy’ as he rips ‘lost’ Democrats

Watch Trump React To Hillary Clinton's Surprising Nobel Peace Prize Endorsement

The Democrats’ Biggest Senate Recruits Have One Thing in Common

They’re old.

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

Some perhaps embarrassingly earnest thoughts about what the party should stand for.

Dems Are Struggling to Register Voters and Raise Money

The Democratic Party is struggling to register voters and raise money ahead of the 2026 midterms, when the party hopes to win back the House.

Don’t Let His Based Tweets Make You Forget That Pick-Me Presidential Hopeful Gavin Newsom Actually Sucks

Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.

The Real Reason American Socialists Don’t Win

Only part of the left’s most promising political party even wants to win elections or come to power.

Tim Walz Doesn’t Mince Words on Trump: ‘These Are Fascist Policies’

Tim Walz didn't mince words on Donald Trump at the Democratic National Committee's summer meetings in Minnesota, calling his policies "fascist."

Transcript: Gavin Newsom’s Harsh Trump Takedown Nails It: “Wake Up!”

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…

Democrats celebrate special election victory in Iowa State Senate

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.

Democrats desperate to turn the page as they gather for summer meeting

At this week’s DNC summer meeting, members are desperate to turn a page, shed a rudderless reputation, and more clearly define their platform.

Iowa Democrat wins deep pro-Trump district to break GOP supermajority: “A flash warning to the GOP”

Democrat Catelin Drey won an upset victory in a district Donald Trump carried by 23 points.

The Democratic Party’s Identity Crisis

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?

A Small Army of Overpaid TikTokers Is Not Going to Save the Democratic Party

The limits of Democrats' influence are showing.

Obama Quietly Boosting Rising Dems...

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Mamdani calls reports of Trump meddling in NYC mayor's race an 'affront to democracy'

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."

Young Democrats want to unseat their elders. Young Republicans are happy to wait

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.

'Recklessness': Kamala Harris turns on Joe Biden in new book

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says that it was "recklessness" to allow Joe Biden to make the decision alone on running for re-election.

Kamala Harris Is Finally Creating Some Distance From Joe Biden

In her new memoir, Kamala Harris takes on the issue that has haunted Democrats for more than a year.

How a Democrat just won in Iowa Trump country

Iowa state Sen.-elect Catelin Drey spoke to Salon about her strategy for winning over red-state voters

Trump’s Best Allies Are His Biggest Weakness

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 …

New York Gov. Hochul formally endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

We will "be fearless in confronting the president's extreme agenda," she said.

Guess Who's Mad About Kathy Hochul's Endorsement of Zohran Mamdani???

"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!

New York Governor Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for mayor amid poll surge

Kathy Hochul's nod comes after Trump described Mamdani's 22-point lead in polls as a 'rebellion against bad candidates'.

Kamala Harris strikes back at allies she felt didn't act that way: New book takeaways

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.

“Our country is being led by idiots”: Omar responds to Trump attacks

The congresswoman said the calls for her to be impeached were ignorant.

Ezra Klein Argues for Big-Tent Politics

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.

In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him

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.

Democrats are doing more to resist Trump than their voters think

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…

Rick Wilson: Democrats Should Want To Teach Trump's Base A Painful Lesson

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…

Jon Chait Thinks Kamala Harris Went Too Far Left. He's Just Falling for Trump's Demagoguery.

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.

Progressives see an opening in Tennessee

The Memphis-area state Rep. Justin Pearson tells Salon he wants Democrats to center the working class again

GOP 'afraid to do anything' unless Trump approves, says Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia says shutdown can end if Trump engages more earnestly in negotiations.

The New Think Tank Infuriating Progressives

It thinks Democrats can take a lesson from Donald Trump.

Trump speaker slams newly elected Democrat — and is immediately fact checked

The Louisiana Republican accused Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva of orchestrating a “political stunt."

Zohran Mamdani Gets It. So Does Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Marjorie Taylor Greene has been on a bit of a journey lately. Over the last few months, the diehard MAGA congressman from Georgia has broken with the GOP—often excoriating the party’s leaders in Congress—on Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the release of the Epstei…

Amy McGrath isn’t sorry for trying again

McGrath tells Salon "no one got rich" off her last Senate campaign, but that she could step aside for someone else

Bernie Sanders Tells Jon Stewart That the Democratic Party Lacks A Vision for the Future

The Senator says that ‘No Kings’ can’t be followed with no plan

Newly elected Dem takes on Trump Speaker with most dramatic move yet

“Allowed Trump to win”: Sanders points out Harris campaign flaws on conservative podcast

The Vermont senator criticized Harris' campaign on comedian Tim Dillon's podcast.

Unions opposing Trump agenda pouring money into Proposition 50 campaign

With the fate of President's Trump's right-wing agenda at stake, the California ballot measure crafted to tilt Congress to Democratic control has turned into...

Here's What People Are Saying About Gavin Newsom's Brutal 3-Word Name For Donald Trump

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New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani rallies voters with support from Bernie Sanders and AOC

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani rallied supporters Sunday with heavyweight support from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ...

The Lingering Delusion

Kamala Harris’s memoir 107 Days succeeds at least in distilling the evasions and weaknesses of the modern Democratic Party.

Virginia Democrats advance plan to counter Trump-spawned redistricting in Republican states

Trump Nemesis Trolls President by Giving Him New Address

Donald Trump’s nemesis congressman slipped in a trolling dig in a scathing letter to the president condemning his White House teardown. Democratic Maryland...

Democrats are searching for their next leader. But they still have Obama.

Obama’s reemergence is a reminder of the rudderlessness of the Democratic Party, which is still reeling from stinging losses in 2024.

Barack “The Closer” Obama Rips & Mocks Trump & Billionaire Pals On Campaign Trail: “It’s All Tricks & No Treats”

The 44th POTUS took Donald Trump & his billionaire pals to task today in a rare display of political pugilism Which made it look a lot like 2008 today for Barack Obama on cable news – with some Bernie Sanders and AOC thrown in. In a final weekend push for Dem…

Obama Offers To Be Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Sounding Board’ If He Wins NYC Mayoral Election, Report Says

The former U.S. president stopped short of formally endorsing the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor.

Obama, Harris hit the campaign trail; Trump's political operation invests in NJ, VA

Barack Obama and Kamala Harris, in separate rallies on Saturday, called to turn out to vote -- as Donald Trump’s political operation invests millions in voter turnout.

Obama: Every Day Is Halloween, But It's All Trick, No Treat

Former President Barack Obama was in Virginia, stumping for Abigail Spanberger when he started ripping on Dementia Donny like no one else can: He's deploying the National Guard in American cities claiming to stop crime waves that don't actually exist. We've g…

Democrats lean into fighter persona as party rebuilds ahead of 2026 midterms

Democrats, in the throes of rebuilding their party can agree, at least, on one thing: they are fed up with being portrayed as losers.

“I think she’s out”: Pelosi’s retirement top of mind for House Democrats

Rumors have swirled around the 85-year-old party leader's future.

In competitive Queens Council race, a GOP firebrand's brashness is put to the test

Voters fill out their ballots at a polling station in New York City on Election Day, 2024. Vickie Paladino is defending her Council seat against moderate Democrat Benjamin Chou. [ more › ]

Will Trump’s support win Cuomo last-minute surge – or could it hurt him?

President Trump endorses Cuomo for New York mayor. But will his support help or hinder the former Democrat's campaign?

‘Civil war in the Democratic Party’: Andrew Cuomo votes in NYC election

NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said Trump would cut through rival Zohran Mamdani “like a hot knife through butter."

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And the Democrats have also won governor races in Virginia and New Jersey

Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins N.J. governor in Tuesday's second victory for Democrats

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, was first elected to Congress in 2018. She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former assemblyman who was endorsed by President Trump.

Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives

Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.

How political leaders are reacting to Mikie Sherrill’s victory over Trump-endorsed Republican

JD Vance Wants to Pretend Republicans Didn’t Lose in Reddest Districts

JD Vance has finally reacted to Republicans’ brutal election losses nationwide.

Elections give Dems a roadmap -- but not a ticket -- out of the wilderness: ANALYSIS

Democrats get wins in blue states but the midterm battlefield is more difficult.

WATCH: Democrat Zohran Mamdani will win the NYC mayoral race, ABC News projects

Mamdani is set to be the city's first Muslim mayor of south Asian descent.

A Next-Generation Victory for Democrats

Benjamin Wallace-Wells on the victories of Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger (Virginia); Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill (New Jersey), and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (New York City).

The Democrats are back…will it last?

Republicans suffered losses in key elections on Tuesday night.

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection

A shrewd political strategist, California Rep. Nancy Pelosi has had an unprecedented career in Congress. First elected in a special election in 1987, Pelosi went on to become one of the most effective leaders of the Democratic party.

Have the Democrats Figured Out How to Win Again?

On The Political Scene Podcast: “We have a lot of indications over the last [few] months that the country is, for the second time, falling out of love with Donald J. Trump,” the staff writer Benjamin Wallace-Wells says.

Will 2026 Be a Fair Fight?

Democrats swept the 2025 elections. But Donald Trump is already laying the groundwork to subvert the next vote.

The Simulation Is Collapsing

Tuesday, Republicans got crushed in elections across New Jersey, Virginia, and New York. Not close races. Not razor-thin margins. Massive defeats in states they’d convinced themselves were winnable after Trump’s 2024 victory. Bret Baier—on Fox News, to Fox & …

US Democrats still face big questions, despite election wins

A year after a painful election defeat, the Democratic Party stands at a fork in the road.

How Trump could hamper Zohran Mamdani's New York agenda

Trump has taken a number of actions against Democratic-led cities that experts say could slow Mamdani's goals.

Zohran Mamdani took on the entire political establishment — and won

It isn't just MAGA moonbats freaking out: Zohran and his voters are an existential threat to the power structure

As MAGA loses, OBAMA POUNDS 'cruel' Trump! Voters speak as GOP fears 'Blue Wave' midterms

MSNBC's Ari Melber reports on the "blue wave" of Democratic wins in the recent elections. Plus, former President Barack Obama ...

Nancy Pelosi knew and used her power. So should Democrats

Pelosi gave Hakeem Jeffries a masterclass in using power. Why wasn't he listening?

The Real Test for Democrats

The shutdown vote revealed how the party plans to contend with the challenges posed by Trump.

The Democratic Party Might Break Jon Stewart

The late night host used elementary civics lessons to explain his furor

Forget Schumer and Pelosi. Zohran Mamdani is Republicans' new foil.

The National Republican Congressional Committee plans to "Make Mamdani and his policies the face of the Democratic Party," in the 2026 elections.

Saikat Chakrabarti’s Plan for the Political Revolution

AOC’s former chief of staff wants to primary the Democratic establishment. The post Saikat Chakrabarti’s Plan for the Political Revolution appeared first on The Intercept.

Democratic state election officials demand answers on Justice Department's requests for voter data

Ten Democratic secretaries of state asked the Trump administration Tuesday to provide more information about its wide-ranging efforts to seek statewide voter...

I Went to See the Future of the Democratic Party. I Found Something Far More Entertaining.

The Pod Save America bros’ convention started with a message of Democratic unity. Then things got messy.

Arizona senator weighs in on what he thinks Democrats should do to win in 2026

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., thinks Democrats should focus on the basics but do it in a way that's authentic to them.

Tilting the Playing Field

Trump and his allies seem to want to transform American politics into a system for producing Republican victory.

Sen. Kelly says Pete Hegseth 'unqualified' after being bashed over display of medals

In an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. blasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him unqualified, saying he wants to please Trump.

Tight special election race in deep-red Tennessee concerns US Republicans

Polls show Democratic candidate within striking distance of Republican rival in district Trump carried by 22 points.

Dems seek to limit who can be immigration judges. And, the GOP wins House election

Democrats seek to limit who can serve as immigration judges amid layoffs from the administration. And, Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly wins a special House election in Tennessee.

Tennessee Election Has GOP Fearing 2026 Blowout For Democrats

Democrats predicting at least 70 House seats are now in play for 2026, after Tuesday's Tennessee special election

Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as 'disloyal' for not switching parties

Donald Trump is angry that Rep. Henry Cuellar is running again as a Democrat rather than switch parties after the president pardoned the Texas congressman...

Trump slams Rep. Cuellar for running again as a Democrat after pardon

President Trump took aim at Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman from Texas whom he recently pardoned, in a Truth Social post.

Democratic governors present as leaders against Trump ahead of midterms, 2028

At the Democratic Governors Association’s annual Winter meeting in Arizona, some of the brightest leaders of the party touted the "affordability" message.

Fox News Host Spirals as Trump Candidate Loses in Stunning GOP Defeat

A Fox News host has issued a dire warning to the president after the latest Democrat victory in a series of stinging Republican electoral defeats. “Look at...

Trump’s Beloved Beauty Queen Prosecutor Set to Suffer Fresh Humiliation

Senate Democrats appear likely to deal yet another blow to Lindsey Halligan, President Donald Trump’s embattled pick to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for...

‘Like The Monkees’: GOP Rep Attacks Crockett With Bizarre Analogy

Given the atrocious track record for Republicans this year and the popularity of Rep Jasmine Crockett, naturally, the GOP and Fox had to team up to attack her. Ironically, they chose the inept Rep Tim Burchett and the even more inept Kayeigh McAninny to launc…

"I Will Govern as a Democratic Socialist": Watch Zohran Mamdani & Bernie Sanders at NYC Inauguration

Zohran Mamdani hailed “a new era” for New York on Thursday, promising in his inaugural address to deliver on the ambitious agenda that electrified progressives in the city and saw him defeat the political establishment in both the Democratic primary and the g…

Democrats should reject tech influence to win elections, Warren says

The path forward for the Democratic party after its 2024 defeat includes less tech influence and more populist policies, according to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). Warren delivered this message in a speech at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on Monda…

Rahm Emanuel steers a course between 'monopolists' and 'Marxists'

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with longtime Democrat Rahm Emanuel about politics in the Trump era.

What MAGA Can Teach Democrats About Organizing—and Infighting

Republicans have become adept at creating broad coalitions in which supporting Trump is the only requirement. Democrats get tied up with litmus tests, Charles Duhigg writes.

NY Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado pulls plug on sputtering Gov. Kathy Hochul primary challenge

NEW YORK — Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado on Tuesday pulled the plug on his sputtering primary challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul, clearing her path to the Democratic ...

Even After RFK Jr., Democrats Can’t Quit the Kennedys

Nancy Pelosi reportedly plans to endorse JFK’s grandson for Congress. Why?

Is Trumpism losing steam?

As Trumpism forces both major US parties to wonder what they stand for, experts weigh in on November election prospects.

US Senator Mark Kelly tells BBC he will 'seriously consider' White House run

The former Navy captain and astronaut says "we're in some seriously challenging times".

Special elections pattern suggests GOP could face rout in midterms

Democrats are outperforming past baselines in Trump-era districts, though the Senate map remains steep

How Democrats reorganized their State of the Union resistance

When President Donald Trump addressed Congress a year ago, the Democrats seemed to be, as the meme would have it, “in disarray.” They were lambasted for their disorganized responses to Trump — remember those little ping-pong paddles?  But things were differen…

What Kind of Fighter Do Democrats Want?

The crowd was fired up. The candidate was on her game. And I was escorted out by armed guards.

North Carolina Democrats latest to chart future of the party in congressional primary

In a safe Democratic seat in North Carolina, a match-up between a two-term Congresswoman and a progressive local official show how Democrats are charting the future of their party in the age of Trump.

How have US politicians reacted to the attack on Iran?

Republicans largely rally behind Trump's strikes on Iran, while Democrats fail to offer singular message of opposition.

Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary

James Talarico did not mention Donald Trump when he greeted exuberant supporters at his primary night celebration. With his victory over U.S. Rep. Jasmine...

A high-stakes Texas primary exposed the Democratic Party’s fault lines

One thing was clear before James Talarico’s win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Senate Democratic primary Tuesday night. This contest wouldn’t be about policy or ideology; it would be a choice between two very different types of “fighters,” decided al…

What Democrats learned in Texas

This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. The primary elections in Texas yesterday weren’t just incremental partisan events; they were preliminary, re…

Texas Senate race: Democrat Talarico wins; GOP’s Cornyn, Paxton in run-off

Winner of May run-off between Republicans John Cornyn and Ken Paxton to face Democrat James Talarico.

Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

Sounds Like the GOP Is Eager to Literally Fight Democrats in Order to Pass the Voter Suppression SAVE America Act

Beginning Tuesday, Republicans are kicking off what could become at least a week-long floor fight over the bill that Trump said would "guarantee the midterms" for the GOP.

Democrats Have a ‘Slopulism’ Problem

The party still refuses to prioritize the most important parts of its agenda and make the case that they’re worth paying for.

AIPAC super PAC funded big-spending Illinois groups, as Democratic fights over Israel spread

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s super PAC seeded two anonymous groups that spent more than $14 million to influence pivotal House Democratic primaries in Illinois on Tuesday — marking a new salvo in the battle over policy on Israel within the D…

Is This Uncharismatic Leader Exactly What The Democrats Need?

Ken Martin, the chair of the Democratic National Committee, has a plan to turn the party around — if he can keep it from tearing itself apart.

A surprise resignation could open the door for an independent to win a Montana Senate seat

Two-term GOP Sen. Steve Daines shocked Montana when he announced his retirement. Democrats worry a new independent candidate will split their party's vote.

Splinter: Rahm Emanuel's Run for President Is Proof that Centrist Dems Are Beyond Cooked

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Dems’ anti-Trump Easter message backfires as their Joe Biden snub sparks humiliating throwback

Democrats openly reminisced about Easter under former President Barack Obama, skipping over the party's more recent president, Joe Biden, in a move that set social media ablaze.

'Butts kicked': Republicans reckon with Dem success ahead of midterms...

Republicans are facing setbacks in recent elections, with Democrats winning races in Wisconsin and Georgia. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany is running for Wisconsin governor and admits Republicans got their "butts kicked." Democrats won a campaign for the Wisconsin Sup…

Democrat Kamala Harris teases 2028 presidential bid, following Trump loss

Formerly the vice president under Biden, Harris mused to Al Sharpton that she knows 'what it requires' to be president.

Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?

Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

Just How Badly Could Republicans Lose the Midterms?

A more limited landscape for Democratic gains and an unshakable MAGA base both put limits on Republican midterm losses despite all the problems facing that party and an unpopular president.

As GOP interest in Bondi fizzles, Democrats push for chance to question her

The small band of House Republicans who backed the effort to subpoena former Attorney General Pam Bondi have brushed off a plan from Democrats to hold her in...

Progressive Group Founded by Bernie Sanders Endorses Billionaire for California Governor

With voters on the left split across a wide Democratic field, Our Revolution says it backed Tom Steyer to avoid handing the seat to a Republican. The post Progressive Group Founded by Bernie Sanders Endorses Billionaire for California Governor appeared first …

Janet Mills has the resume for her Senate bid. Is that enough to win over Maine's Democratic voters?

If there’s one story Janet Mills likes to share as a warning not to underestimate her political prowess, it’s about a blue suit that the Democratic Maine...

Fetterman laughs when asked about relationship with Democrats: ‘Well, I mean, cordial’

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) let loose a hearty chuckle and admitted that he’s not that “popular” in the Senate Democratic caucus, even though he flipped the ...

AOC to challenge Schumer?

The New York Editorial Board's interview with Assembly Member Claire Valdez, a Queens Democrat running for Congress in New York's 7th District.

Democrats Just Rejected Weakness—It Changes EVERYTHING

Democrats just made a major shift—and it could help put the party in a position to have a once-every-100-years election. Janet Mills just dropped out of a key Senate race, because Democratic voters didn’t fall back on the usual “safe” insider pick. Instead, t…

The 2028 Democratic Primary Is Shaping Up as a Generational Opportunity for the Left

It would not shock me at all to see most primaries unfold with AOC getting around 40% of the vote, Newsom and Harris each getting about 20%, and everyone else combining for the remaining 20%. If Ocasio-Cortez can pick off enough mainstream Democratic voters i…

The Democratic National Committee is boosting Kamala Harris for 2028

DNC Chair Ken Martin's refusal to release the party's 2024 autopsy benefits one person — the former vice president

Tom Steyer can make California golden again

I loathe billionaires. But the former hedge fund manager could be a class traitor in the mold of FDR

Maine Dems to Vote on Condemning DCCC Interference in House Primary

National Democrats put their weight behind a candidate in Maine's hotly contested House race just weeks before the primary. Locals are pissed. The post Maine Dems to Vote on Condemning DCCC Interference in House Primary appeared first on The Intercept.

Barack Obama in the Trump Era

The reporter Peter Slevin asks the former President the question on many Democrats’ minds: Why isn’t he doing more in a time of crisis?

The Party’s Over

Photo Credit: Clarice FJust when the Democrats seem to be finished, Gavin swoops in with truckloads of diapers.

What to know about Georgia’s primary as Republicans set sights on Senate

Republicans hope to reclaim Ossoff's Senate seat after 2020 upset; Democrats will pick champion for governor's race.

Dems Support For Platner Is Nothing Like Republican Cultists For Trump

In a New York Times discussion between two liberal graybeards, E.J. Dionne and Robert Siegel, their young right-wing interlocutor, Sarah Isgur, wags a finger at Democrats while pretending to wag a finger at both parties: Isgur: ... David French wrote this in …

In Georgia primary, Republicans dominate spending and Democrats drive record turnout

Tuesday's primary in Georgia features contentious Republican contests for governor and U.S. Senate while Democrats hope an enthusiasm advantage is enough to flip two state supreme court seats.

Georgia 2026 live primary election results

Republicans battle over who will go against Jon Ossoff in Senate race in November.

How Philadelphia’s Democratic primary tests the bounds of US progressivism

The race for Pennsylvania's third congressional district reveals divisions between Democrats closely aligned on policy.

Five key takeaways from Democrats’ autopsy report on Kamala Harris’s loss

Riddled with mistakes and missing sections, 192-page document on 2024 election loss to Trump fails to mention Gaza.

Good Riddance to Jared Polis, America's Worst Elected Democrat

Yes, there is someone actually worse than John Fetterman—Colorado's doofus governor.

Americans say Dems don’t stand up to GOP, GOP supports Trump too much: Poll

Open-ended questions give ABC News an idea of what people think about both parties.

Graham Platner Is Forcing Centrist Dems to Reckon With “Vote Blue No Matter Who”

Rep. Jake Auchincloss urging Democrats to vote against the presumptive Maine Senate nominee exposes the limits of party unity. The post Graham Platner Is Forcing Centrist Dems to Reckon With “Vote Blue No Matter Who” appeared first on The Intercept.

Sen. Booker says he's 'absolutely expecting' more Republican opposition to Trump

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker says he expects Republican opposition to Trump's agenda to grow after his push to create anti-weaponization fund, among other actions.

Andy Beshear says ‘Texas is in play’ after Ken Paxton wins Senate GOP primary

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., on Sunday said the Texas Senate race is “in play” for Democrats after state Attorney General Ken Paxton beat incumbent John Cornyn in last week’s Senate Republican primary.

Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections

Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. For governor, Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand ran unopposed as Republicans continue to count votes.

Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey Democratic primary, to face Trump ally Kean

Democrats pick former Navy commander to challenge Republican Tom Kean in New Jersey's 7th District.

Is Graham Platner Too Messy to Flip Maine’s Senate Seat?

Some thought Graham Platner could be the future of the Democratic party. Now he's trying to get his campaign past another dumpster fire of his own making.

The Democratic Party is pushing for more conservative voices — with mixed success

One of the DCCC’s favored candidates was a Republican as recently as 2018

When Fighting Trump Isn’t Enough to Win Another Term

A New York City congressional race shows the fractures on the left.

Dem rep who went on expletive-laden anti-Trump rant wins primary

Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine

This election year is déjà vu for Sen. Susan Collins — the Maine Republican is running for reelection as Democrats pin their hopes on a new candidate to defe...

Nevada gubernatorial race shapes up as bellwether for GOP heading into 2028

Nevada’s primaries have resulted in a face-off between incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic nominee Attorney General Aaron Ford.

Can the Democrats Find a Foreign Policy?

The party is struggling to agree on a vision for America’s place in the world after Trump.

Democratic socialists think fatigue with mainstream could open paths in midterms

Trump threatened to "take back" D.C. if democratic socialist wins mayor's race.

US progressive Lewis George on track to become DC mayor after Trump threats

The Democratic Socialist has vowed aggressive response to Trump, who has said he could 'take back' DC if she wins.

Trump-Loving Crypto Super PAC Finally Backs a Democrat: Ritchie Torres

Torres, the only Democrat boosted by cash from the conservative Fellowship PAC, has no serious competition in his House race. The post Trump-Loving Crypto Super PAC Finally Backs a Democrat: Ritchie Torres appeared first on The Intercept.

Mamdani calls hater DSA House hopeful who bashed US as a ‘disgrace’ a ‘perfect candidate’

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday refused to say who he voted for in the race to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-Manhattan), yet he continued to push three fellow far-left comrades also running for Congress.

How AOC and Ro Khanna’s midterm endorsements could influence the Democratic Party

The endorsement strategies of Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna offer insight into the political coalitions, messaging and strategy they might embrace in 2028.

A leftward lurch? What to know about the Democratic primaries in New York

Democratic socialist candidates push for an edge in US races that hinge on issues like Israel policy and inequality.

The Democratic Party's Insurgency Has Arrived

Zohran Mamdani and Hakeem Jeffries backed different primary candidates in New York, and Mamdani's candidates swept those endorsed by the Democratic House Minority Leader

Zohran Mamdani just became a congressional kingmaker

Zohran Mamdani just took his first steps toward remaking the national Democratic Party. The New York City mayor took on his state’s Democratic establishment in three key congressional primaries Tuesday — and in all three, he prevailed. Brad Lander, the former…

Why urban Democrats love socialists now

Democratic socialists won big in New York’s primaries Tuesday, as two members of the Democratic Socialists of America defeated the Democratic establishment choices in congressional primaries, and several more triumphed in state legislative primaries. The vict…

Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York City Democratic primaries

Democratic socialist candidates backed by New York City mayor win key primaries, ousting two sitting congressmen.

The Left Is Unstoppable, According to Republicans

As some on the right panicked over the ascent of “communists,” others gloated over the downfall of the Democratic establishment. The post The Left Is Unstoppable, According to Republicans appeared first on The Intercept.

The Democratic Party Gets Its Populist Takeover

How democratic socialists, boosted by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, swept the Democratic establishment in Tuesday’s primaries. The post The Democratic Party Gets Its Populist Takeover appeared first on The Intercept.

How can Democrats persuade more voters to like them?

We speak to Ben Rhodes, President Obama’s former senior advisor

Right-wing media turns to Supreme Court after democratic socialist wave

Conservatives turn to birthright citizenship case after sweeping democratic socialist wins

Chris Murphy says Democrats should 'accept' Trump voters, not embrace socialism: Full interview

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) reacts to the latest democratic socialist primary wins in New York and why he’s ad...

Impeachment is the only answer to Trump’s behavior

Democrats should not be timid in holding the president accountable if they take back Congress

Joe Biden Goes After Trump Over Reflecting Pool Saga: ‘What A Loser’

The former president spoke at a Maryland Democratic Party gala on Saturday night.

Are moderate Democrats washed?

A year ago, the hottest idea in Democratic circles was “abundance” — a growth-friendly agenda with centrist appeal that would help the party prove it was capable of shoving aside special interests and governing again.  Fast-forward a year. Today, in primary a…

Socialists Are Surging. In Colorado, a 29-Year Incumbent Is Sweating.

Rep. Diana DeGette didn’t take a socialist challenger seriously. Now she’s scrambling to convince voters she’s still the progressive pick. The post Socialists Are Surging. In Colorado, a 29-Year Incumbent Is Sweating. appeared first on The Intercept.

A 29-year-old democratic socialist takes on Colorado’s most senior member of Congress

Rep. Diana DeGette, a 15-term incumbent, is facing her most serious primary challenge yet.

In Colorado primaries, a democratic socialist wins; Bennet's governor bid ends

Democrats nominated their candidate to try to unseat a Republican House member and tapped the state's attorney general as a frontrunner for governor.

The DSA’s Communist Revolution

The Democratic Socialists of America was formed in opposition to the very thing it has become.

Melat Kiros is the first political star truly formed by the 2020s

In many ways, Melat Kiros epitomizes the winds of change sweeping over the Democratic Party. Kiros is a 29-year-old political newcomer who is disillusioned with the system, who calls ending aid to Israel “the moral question of our time,” and who is backed by …

Democratic socialist Kiros defeats longtime incumbent in Colorado primary

Former lawyer Melat Kiros, 29, has criticised Democrats for support of Israel during its genocidal war on Gaza.

Compromised Values

Joe Manchin’s memoir reveals that the West Virginian Senator worshipped “work” at the expense of supporting his party’s efforts to help working people.

Factions emerge among NY Dems: Zohran Mamdani’s socialists vs. Tom Suozzi’s capitalists

Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., walks down the House steps after a vote at the U.S. Capitol. Moderate Democrats want to make clear what their party is and what it’s not [ more › ]

Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue

On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midterm future.

If Establishment Democrats Will Not Fight Back, Democrats Will Vote Them Out for Socialists

Melat Kiros' win in Denver over a 30-year Rep is another blow to the feckless Democratic establishment.

Bubba Bites Back: Bill Clinton Rips Trump In America 250 Message; “Their New Deal Is Socialism For The Super-Rich”

Donald Trump may “like Bill Clinton a lot,” but the 42nd President of the United States showed his deep dislike this Independence Day of where the 45th/47th POTUS is taking the world and the nation on America’s 250 birthday. “Today, we celebrate this mileston…

John Fetterman Revealed the One Thing That Would Force Him to Walk Away from the Democratic Party

He’s spent two years as one of the Senate’s loudest defenders of Israel, and now he’s named the single move that would make him quit his own party. He told Sean Hannity there&#821…

Mamdomino Theory: Democrats Struggle to Contain the Spread of Communism in Their Party

Photo Credit:Zohran Mamdani in front of a city Karamccurdy via wikim cc4By William SullivanUgandan-born, socialism-loving New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a “kingmaker” in the Democrat party, says one pundit.

With Graham Platner, Democrats Got Drunk on the Beer Test

He said there wouldn’t be any more scandals, but a new Politico report threatens to end his Senate campaign in Maine.

There’s a New Democratic Machine. It’s Unabashedly Socialist.

While establishment Democrats argue socialists are confined to the coasts, DSA chapters have helped elevate more than 300 candidates nationwide. The post There’s a New Democratic Machine. It’s Unabashedly Socialist. appeared first on The Intercept.

What could Democrats have done differently about Graham Platner?

When Graham Platner met with Democratic senators last month to try to assuage fears that his troubled personal history would doom his Senate campaign, they pressed him on whether any additional allegations — such as those of sexual assault — were coming. Plat…

Democratic socialists have big plans for 2028

The Democratic Socialists of America have notched some impressive primary wins over the past couple of weeks. In New York, two DSA members beat Democratic establishment candidates — including the sitting chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus — in House p…

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Trump leans on 'communist' messaging as economic angst drives Democrats

During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on <a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/08/22/nx-s1-4998500/donald-trump-rally-speech-comrade-kamala-harris"target="_blank" >"Comrade Kamal…

Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties

Both major parties are susceptible to being hijacked by insurgents.