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Have the Democrats Become the Party of the Élites?

The sociologist Musa al-Gharbi argues that the “Great Awokening” alienated “normie voters,” making it difficult for Kamala Harris—and possibly future Democrats—to win.

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Author: Andrew Marantz

Why some House Democrats are showing interest in Trump and Musk’s DOGE plan

“When you look at some of these departments, you see that there are like 12 supervisors for every five people,” said one House Democrat.

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Author: Andrew Solender

Fetterman won’t rule out backing Hegseth as he becomes first Senate Democrat to meet with him

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said he expects to bring up a series of allegations against Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, when the two men sit down for their first meeting later Thursday.

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Author: Manu Raju, Sarah Ferris

James Comer says he’s a ‘big AOC fan,’ supports her as top Dem on Oversight Committee

James Comer also hinted at his fraught relationship with outgoing ranking member Jamie Raskin, saying that the “Democrats have nowhere to go but up” after Raskin’s time on the committee.

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Author: Justin Baragona

Q&A: Ben Wikler running for DNC chair

Ben Wikler is chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin and candidate for chair of the Democratic National Committee.

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Author: Jackie Koppell

Democrats have ‘branding problem’ with perceptions of the party ‘upside down’: DNC chair candidate

Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss why he is running for to be DNC chair and how the party can move forward following losses in the November election.

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Author: NBC News

Nancy Pelosi ‘working to derail AOC’s political power grab’

Leading ‘Squad’ member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is trying to take the Democrats’ top role on the House oversight committee

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Author: Cameron Henderson

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Biden may be about to prove just how little he cares about democracy

Pre-emptive pardons for the likes of Anthony Fauci would be a cynical political ploy

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Author: Fred Lucas

Was it wrong to pardon Hunter Biden?

Follow the latest news headlines from Australia’s most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News.

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Author: abcnews

British Columbia’s New Democrats Strike Governing Deal With Green Party

British Columbia’s governing New Democratic Party signed a four-year alliance with the tiny Green Party after barely scraping a victory in October’s provincial election.

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Author: Thomas Seal

Why there was a poison pill for trans Americans in the defense bill

This is a preview of how Republicans will approach such issues in the future, writes Eric Garcia

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Author: Eric Garcia

Q&A: James Skoufis running for DNC chair

James Skoufis is a New York state senator and candidate for Democratic National Committee chair.

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Author: Jackie Koppell

Congress Keeps Trying to Hide the True Gaza Death Toll

A little-noticed provision in the annual defense bill would bar the Pentagon from citing the Gaza Health Ministry as an authoritative source.

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Author: Jessica Washington

Americans have yet to feel benefits of Joe Biden’s policies, says energy secretary

Jennifer Granholm admits Democrats failed to address ‘despair’ of blue-collar communities in election

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Author: Jamie Smyth,Myles McCormick,Aime Williams

Democrats Argue That the 2024 Election Actually Had Its Bright Spots

Some leaders have begun to put a sunnier spin on the November outcome by pointing to down-ballot victories — a possible sign that Democrats may not tear down their party after all.

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Author: Reid J. Epstein

Opinion | Democrats face a long rebuilding period. Here’s who wants the job.

The DNC chair must reboot the party.

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Author: Karen Tumulty

As Biden nominee fails in Senate, workers may lose ground with new NLRB

With unionization on an upswing of late, experts anticipate policy changes at the national level will reverse worker gains.

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Author: kiowacountypress.net

Who’s left for the Democrats?

This week, The Washington Post’s Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann discuss what’s left of the Democratic party after its 2024 election losses – from who’s left in Congress and who will have positions of authority, to the fading presence of the party’s biggest voices in recent decades. The crew breaks down who could step up as Democrats’ ideological leader – and who definitely won’t be in the picture.

Then, what’s the status of Trump’s cabinet picks? Right now, it looks like the ones left standing will all make it to January confirmation hearings.

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Author: Libby Casey,James Hohmann,Rhonda Colvin,Peter W. Stevenson,Peter W. Stevenson

Democrats eye working class with DNC chair race underway

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Author: CBS News

Senate Democrats livid with exiting Sinema, Manchin: ‘Pathetic’

Senate Democrats were livid after Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), two longtime members of their caucus, voted Wednesday to block President Biden’s nominee, Lauren McFerran…

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Author: Alexander Bolton

Ocasio-Cortez could win key seat on House Oversight Committee. Liberals should be elated.

The progressive Democrat officially launched her bid to become the ranking member of the powerful House panel last week.

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Author: Ja’han Jones

Democrats Need a Foreign Policy That Can Work—and Win

How to harness populist energy and build a better international order.

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Author: Ben Rhodes

Pelosi works to defeat AOC

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi is actively working to tank Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s bid to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.

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Author: punchbowlnews

Opinion | How to sustain the Democratic economic success story

These great communicators could tout Democratic accomplishments before Trump takes credit for them.

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Author: Jennifer Rubin

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