Democratic senators are pushing for significant changes to how the party runs campaigns after its efforts to make major gains in Congress’ upper chamber faltered for the third cycle in a row. “We’d be fools not to engage in some amount of self-reflection,” said Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.). The party […]
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Democratic hopes on health care rest with Georgia Senate races
Democrats are hinging their hopes of fulfilling Joe BidenJoe BidenMary Trump celebrates Biden-Harris victory: ‘To America. Thanks, guys’ Biden gives shoutout to Black Americans in victory speech: ‘You always have my back, and I’ll have yours’ Biden vows to heal divided nation MORE‘s health care agenda on runoff elections in […]
What a Democratic Presidential race win means for America
Family background Away from politics, Mr Biden’s personal tragedies unavoidably re-entered the spotlight as he ran for the presidency. On December 18, 1972, just weeks after he first won a Senate seat, Mr Biden’s wife Neilia and one-year-old daughter Naomi were killed in a car accident. Neilia’s car struck a […]
What a Democratic Presidential win would mean for America
Family background Away from politics, Mr Biden’s personal tragedies unavoidably re-entered the spotlight as he ran for the presidency. On December 18, 1972, just weeks after he first won a Senate seat, Mr Biden’s wife Neilia and one-year-old daughter Naomi were killed in a car accident. Neilia’s car struck a […]
How ActBlue has transformed Democratic politics
Some Democrats already worry about a different kind of crash, questioning what happens to the online fundraising machine they’ve built when Trump is no longer president. But those nagging concerns are nothing compared to the disbelief, confusion or even anger from some Republicans, who have struggled to come to grips […]
‘It’s transformed Democratic politics’: How ActBlue became a fundraising juggernaut
Some Democrats already worry about a different kind of crash, questioning what happens to the online fundraising machine they’ve built when Trump is no longer president. But those nagging concerns are nothing compared to the disbelief, confusion or even anger from some Republicans, who have struggled to come to grips […]
How Republicans Could Thwart Biden’s Democratic Agenda
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If Joe Biden beats Donald Trump decisively next week, this election may be remembered as a hinge point in American history: the moment when a clear majority of voters acknowledged that there’s no turning back from America’s transformation into a nation of kaleidoscopic diversity, a future that doesn’t rely on […]
Democratic senators unveil bill to ban discrimination in financial services industry
Six Democratic senators introduced a bill Wednesday meant to prevent financial services companies from discriminating against customers. The Fair Access to Financial Services Act would make it illegal for any U.S. bank, credit union, investment firm, broker or dealer, insurance company, or lender to reject a customer or limit their access […]
6 takeaways from the Democratic National Convention
Framing his candidacy as a vessel of light meant to lead America out of its “season of darkness,” Joe Biden formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night, capping a more than three-decades long quest at an unprecedented convention transformed by the coronavirus pandemic. Pledging to restore core values like […]
Five takeaways from first night of the Democratic convention
In another profound way that the coronavirus pandemic has upended American life, the Democratic National Convention started Monday with no convening. Instead, Democrats opted for the first virtual convention as the party begins the formal process of nominating Joe Biden as its candidate for president. Here are five takeaways from […]
Read Michelle Obama’s full keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention
Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered the keynote speech for the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, highlighting former Vice President Joe Biden’s experience and empathy for others. “I know Joe. He is a profoundly decent man guided by faith. He was a terrific vice president,” Obama said. […]
virtual Democratic convention kicks off with emphasis on unity
Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP The Democratic national convention begins on Monday with a star-studded lineup and heavy emphasis on unity aimed at presenting Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the US’s best hope for healing a deeply divided nation reckoning with the parallel crises of a global pandemic and racial injustice. […]
Joe Biden, aging Democratic lion and presidential hopeful
Joe Biden, scarred by tragedy and in the twilight of a long career, is finally being elevated as the Democratic presidential nominee, betting he can win over Americans tired of his polar opposite: Donald Trump. If Trump brought brash and bombast to the White House, wrecking everything from convention to […]
Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Make First Remarks As Historic Democratic Ticket
Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris appeared together for the first time as a joint Democratic ticket Wednesday in Wilmington, Delaware, with a clear general election message: President Donald Trump is a purveyor of crisis. “America is crying out for leadership, yet we have a president who cares more […]
A Democratic Money Blitz Is About To Swamp Susan Collins
After Maine’s Republican Sen. Susan Collins voted to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made a promise during a Fox News interview: “Senator Collins will be well funded, I can assure you.” Maybe not well funded enough. On Thursday, Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, the […]
Who will face Mitch McConnell? 3-way Kentucky Democratic primary comes to a head Tuesday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker stood in a Louisville parking lot Wednesday morning, mask pulled down to his chin, and promised the crowd gathered there: “This is our time. We will win.” Across town, hours later, former Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath stood beside union workers in the […]