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Yoga Moms, Stoners and God: 51 Things the Internet Predicted Would Save the Democratic Party
As the midterm campaign enters the final stretch, Democrats are no longer swimming in desperation. You can tell the mood has lightened because the White…
Why New York Democrats can’t agree on bail reform
NEW YORK — By former cop and Democratic Mayor Eric Adams’ account, New York is teeming with career criminals who are reoffending in record numbers,…
Republicans’ imminent return to power
The rise and (perhaps only momentary) fall of Donald Trump has gone hand-in-hand with a radical remaking of the Republican Party. As MAGA ideologues have…
Manchin to Sinema: Believe in this bill
Attention Kyrsten Sinema: The deal between Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin reflects your “tremendous input,” doesn’t raise taxes and is altogether an “all-American bill.” That’s,…
What’s in the Manchin-Schumer deal
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday clenched an unexpected deal on a bill that includes energy, health and tax…
Beto O’Rourke raises Democrats’ hopes again in Texas
Once again, a buzz is growing around Beto O’Rourke. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2022-election/beto-orourke-raises-democrats-hopes-texas-rcna39593 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez arrested with other lawmakers at abortion rights rally
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D–NY) was arrested today (see video she tweeted below), along with 16 other House Democrats, at an abortion rights rally outside the…
Environmentalists see hopes of U.S. climate action slipping away
Environmentalists are seething yet again. As news broke late Thursday that Sen. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/environmentalists-see-hopes-us-climate-action-slipping-away-rcna37636 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you….
Dems’ base wants a simple Roe fight. It’s getting complexity instead.
Rep. Jim Himes says he’s tried the Democratic Party’s main talking points on abortion rights — elect more of us so we can push the…
Senate Democrats reach an agreement to raise taxes on some high earners
Senate Democrats have reached an agreement to raise taxes on some high earners whom they say are abusing a loophole to slash their tax bills,…
The Democratic primary that could determine the future of abortion rights
The only way Democrats can codify Roe v. Wade into law is with a world-beating bank shot that requires two new votes to weaken the…
Democrats are looking for a weed deal
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer doesn’t have the votes to pass a sweeping marijuana decriminalization bill — despite repeatedly touting his support for ending federal…
The New Battles Roiling the Left
The Democratic Party’s internal divisions usually are cast as disputes between centrists and the left. The intense focus on this dynamic, however, tends to obscure…
A tale of 2 lieutenant governors trying to expand Dems’ Senate majority
Two lieutenant governors hundreds of miles from each other may represent the Democratic Party’s best hope at gaining critical Senate seats. And it turns out…
National Dems are calling in a new communications expert: Eric Adams
NEW YORK — When New York City Mayor Eric Adams was asked whether he sees a place for himself on the 2024 presidential ticket, he…
Joe Manchin calls EV tax credits “ludicrous” in Senate hearing
Enlarge / US Senator Joe Manchin likes the coal industry, doesn’t like electric vehicles. (credit: J. Scott Applewhite-Pool/Getty Images) Senator Joe Manchin called federal tax…
Warren floats executive actions for Biden admin to lower drug prices
The last effort to pass major prescription drug pricing reform was last year, before the measure stalled in the Senate. Source: https://www.politico.com/minutes/congress/04-25-2022/warrens-letter/ Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Wait. Bernie might run in 2024?
When Bernie Sanders’ aides sent out a memo this week revealing that the Vermont senator hadn’t closed the door to a third bid for president,…
New York’s congressional maps were improperly gerrymandered, mid-level court concludes
ALBANY, N.Y. — A mid-level appellate court ruled late Thursday that the congressional maps enacted by New York Democrats in early February were improperly gerrymandered…
Bernie Sanders hasn’t ‘ruled out’ running for president if Biden doesn’t seek reelection
Sen. Bernie Sanders has not “ruled out” a run for the White House in 2024 if President Joe Biden declines to seek another four years,…
Quote of the Day: Sen. Debbie Stabenow Shuts Down Mitch McConnell
Sometimes, it’s best to take a step back and look at the big picture. Inflation is real but it’s not the only part of the…
Democrats turn to their Gen Z whisperer as youth support wobbles
Democratic senators had two charts waiting at their chairs when they arrived at a caucus luncheon in February. They showed youth participation in national elections…
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