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Hunter Biden: Here's Why the Democrats Lost

'We did not remain loyal to the leader of the party'

(Newser) - Hunter Biden has pushed back against claims of a cover-up involving his father's health, blaming the Democrats' 2024 election defeat on a lack of loyalty to Joe Biden rather than any grand conspiracy. In his first interview since Kamala Harris lost the election to President Trump, Hunter Biden...

Democrats Take a Cue From Republicans' Blueprint

Party operatives split on whether problem is their ideas or their pitch, start work on 'Project 2029'

(Newser) - Examining their last presidential election loss and looking ahead to 2028, Democrats are divided on whether the issue is that their candidates aren't succeeding in selling voters on the party's policies or the problem is the ideas themselves. So they plan to put together a book of Democratic...

Sanders: NYC Race Is a Message for Democrats

Senator says Zohran Mamdani's primary win shows the power of a progressive agenda

(Newser) - If Zohran Mamdani's underdog victory in New York's Democratic mayoral primary race is any indication, the Democratic Party needs to start backing progressive candidates now, according to Bernie Sanders. Older, establishment-oriented Democrats "have a lesson to learn," here, the independent Vermont senator who endorsed Mamdani tells...

NYC Election Stunner May Yield New Democratic Star
'I Haven't Seen This
Since Barack Obama Ran'
THE RUNDOWN
Jun 25, 2025 8:17 AM CDT

'I Haven't Seen This Since Barack Obama Ran'

Zohran Mamdani, who pulled off a surprise upset in NYC's Dem mayoral primary, is now in the spotlight

(Newser) - Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani could end up being New York City's first Muslim and Indian American mayor in November, after Andrew Cuomo conceded the Democratic mayoral primary to him in the Big Apple on Tuesday night. The ranked choice voting numbers still await a final tabulation, and Mamdani would...

David Hogg's Controversial Time at DNC Is Over

He resigns as vice chair over his plans to try to oust Democratic incumbents

(Newser) - David Hogg, the 25-year-old activist who stirred controversy within the Democratic National Committee over his plans to challenge party incumbents , has announced his resignation as vice chair after weeks of internal strife and a forced re-election vote. Hogg, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting, had been planning...

Biden's Former Press Chief Leaves Democratic Party

Upcoming Karine Jean-Pierre book will accuse Democrats of betraying the ex-president

(Newser) - Karine Jean-Pierre served as President Biden's press secretary, but she no longer considers herself a Democrat. What's more, the newly turned independent is writing a book that scorches the party's treatment of her former boss, reports the New York Times .
  • The book: Independent: A Look Inside a
...

Joe Walsh Says the 3 Words 'I Thought I'd Never Utter'

He's a Democrat now

(Newser) - How much can life change in a decade? Ask former Republican congressman Joe Walsh. In 2016, the one-time Illinois representative wrote that he was voting for Donald Trump and "grabbing my musket" should Trump lose. He quickly changed his tune, so much so that in 2020 he attempted to...

Hogg Takes Flak for Plan to Replace Older Democrats

A group the DNC vice chair heads plans to support primary challengers in safe districts

(Newser) - David Hogg was elected as one of five vice chairs of the Democratic National Committee earlier this year after promising to win back young voters who had drifted to the GOP—but some Democrats are angry about what he has planned. The 25-year-old says a separate group he heads, Leaders...

Democratic Party's Favorability Has Found a New Low

CNN, NBC News polls indicate Democrats want to stop the GOP, not work with it

(Newser) - The Democratic Party's favorability rating has crashed to an all-time low, according to two new polls. An NBC News poll finds just 27% of 1,000 registered voters have positive views of the party, for the lowest rating since NBC started polling back in 1990. Meanwhile, a CNN poll...

For Democrats, Polls Have Discouraging Findings

Polls show Republicans on the positive side of the favorability gap between parties, though Trump slipped already

(Newser) - Out of power in Washington, Democrats are looking for ways to win voters back. A new poll suggests they have their work cut out for them. The Quinnipiac University survey found that 31% of registered voters have a favorable opinion of their party, while 43% have a favorable opinion of...

Democrats Look to Stage a Comeback From Blue States
Defeated
Democrats
Make a Plan
Nov 16, 2024 5:30 PM CST

Defeated Democrats Make a Plan

Party looks to build strength and mount its Trump defense from blue states

(Newser) - With Republicans about to have control of the White House, Senate, and House, Democrats are coming to the conclusion that Washington might not be the best place to mount their comeback. Instead, the New York Times reports, elected Democrats are forming a plan to build their opposition in the states...

Harris Is Repeating Hillary Clinton's Mistake
Harris Is Repeating
Hillary Clinton's
Mistake
OPINION
Oct 16, 2024 3:50 PM CDT

Harris Is Repeating Hillary Clinton's Mistake

She must focus on economic populism, stop trying to woo 'Never Trump' Republicans

(Newser) - Kamala Harris' decision to mention Alberto Gonzales being added to the list of Republicans who've thrown their support behind her rubbed Jeet Heer the wrong way. In a piece for the Nation , Heer writes that the reference to the former US attorney general at a Thursday town hall sponsored...

As Some Democrats Bail on Biden, Fetterman Digs In

Senator defends president, mocks peers he sees as weak-kneed

(Newser) - The number of congressional Democrats calling for President Biden to step aside , either in public or in private, is growing. One person most definitely not in that camp is Sen. John Fetterman, who campaigned with the president across his home state of Pennsylvania on Sunday.
  • No chucking: "He's
...

Disney Heir: No More Donations Until Biden Goes

Abigail Disney says she'll halt funds out of 'realism, not disrespect'

(Newser) - As fallout continues over President Biden's weak debate performance against former President Trump, the turmoil has spread to top Democratic donors, including one particularly high-profile name who now says she'll halt the money flow until Biden is replaced. "I intend to stop any contributions to the party...

Bidens, Democrats Debate What to Do
Bidens,
Democrats
Consider
Next Steps
the rundown
Jun 30, 2024 5:00 PM CDT

Bidens, Democrats Consider Next Steps

Poll shows fewer voters believe president up to the job mentally

(Newser) - Prominent members of the party said Sunday that Democrats have nothing to worry about if President Biden remains their nominee, though a few acknowledged concern—which could be increased by the devastating findings of a new poll. Biden made no public appearances Sunday; he was spending the day at Camp...

As Democrats Slip, Gallup Finds, Independents Solidify Share

Democrats and Republicans account for equal, smaller slices of electorate

(Newser) - Independents reign as the voting bloc for political candidates to deal with this election year, new data show. Gallup has found that 43% of US adults identified as independent in its survey, while 27% of respondents said they're Democrats or Republicans. That's a low for Democrats, Axios reports....

In Battle for House, Democrats Keep Chipping Away
In Battle for House, Democrats
Keep Chipping Away
election 2022
Nov 11, 2022 4:45 PM CST

In Battle for House, Democrats Keep Chipping Away

More seats in the West slip away from Republicans, though GOP is still favored

(Newser) - Republicans were in good shape Friday afternoon in their attempt to take control of the House once all votes are counted, but it's not a lock. Democrats are winning more races and gaining ground in others, a couple of analyses of the election show. Politico and the Washington Post...

Exit Stage Right: Tulsi Gabbard Leaves Democratic Party

Former presidential candidate and congresswoman delivers blistering critique

(Newser) - Tulsi Gabbard is leaving the Democratic Party once and for all. Per ABC News, the former House rep from Hawaii and presidential candidate made her announcement via Twitter . “I can no longer remain in today's Democratic Party that's under the complete control of an elitist cabal of...

Biden Trots Out New Term for MAGA, GOP

President describes philosophy as 'semi-fascism'

(Newser) - Aiming to turn months of legislative accomplishments into political energy, President Biden sought Thursday to underscore the choice facing voters in the midterm elections, comparing Republican ideology to "semi-fascism," as he led a kickoff rally and a fundraiser in Maryland. "You need to vote to literally save...

State Lawmaker Jumps Ship, Joins Democrats
A State Lawmaker
Defects From GOP
Aug 23, 2022 11:32 AM CDT

A State Lawmaker Defects From GOP

Colorado's Kevin Priola cites GOP positions on climate change, claims of a stolen election

(Newser) - On Sunday, Democrats held a 20-15 edge in the Colorado state Senate. On Monday, their advantage rose to 21-14, but not because of a special election. Instead, longtime Republican Kevin Priola switched parties to become a Democrat, reports the Denver Post . In a public letter , he cited two main reasons:...

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