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Democratic governors quietly prep extensive plans to counter Trump

Diplomatic and depressed as they have been in public, a small group of Democratic governors are deep into behind-the-scenes preparations and deliberations over how to balance the politics of pushing back on what they are expecting from President-elect Donald Trump’s next turn in the White House.

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Author: Edward-Isaac Dovere

Democrat’s increase opposition to party’s anti-crypto position calling Bitcoin ‘the future’ of value

Democrat Ro Khanna, on a panel at Bitcoin MENA 2024, said being against Bitcoin is akin to rejecting other widely adopted technologies. He said Bitcoin represents freedom and cannot be ignored by a party claiming to champion the future. He noted that in places under authoritarian rule or experiencing rapid inflation, Bitcoin can serve as […]

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Author: Liam ‘Akiba’ Wright

Mass deportations could push the US to civil war

Closing the border is a necessity. But Trump will face huge political and economic resistance

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Author: Joel Kotkin

The great Democratic divide elects Trump twice

Republicans made the most of a split between liberal elites and Democratic working-class voters, who simply weren’t on the same page.

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Author: David Winston

Opinion | Democrats Don’t Have a Shortcut Out of the Wilderness

The party’s weakened condition leaves it ill-prepared to defend itself against a Republican Party determined to eviscerate liberalism and the left.

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Author: Thomas B. Edsall

The problem with Democrats

It is 2011, and the Association of State Democratic Chairs is having one of its quarterly meetings. Chuck Herz, Chair of the Wyoming Democratic Party, raises his hand to be

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Author: Jim Elliot

Hillsborough Democrat Susan Valdes switches to Republican Party

Democrats lose even when they win.

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Author: Kirby Wilson

Florida Republicans grow supermajority as Tampa Democrat switches sides

For Florida Democrats, the move is another blow for a party on a severe losing streak.

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Author: Gray Rohrer

Trump Transition Live Updates: Hegseth May Have Smoother Path to Defense Post

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Author: Devlin Barrett,Karoun Demirjian,Annie Karni,Patrick J. Lyons,Isabelle Taft,Maya C. Miller

After Trump’s reelection, Democrats bail on bipartisan bill that would create new federal judges

President Joe Biden and key Democrats have come out against a once broadly bipartisan bill that would create 63 new permanent judgeships now that President-elect Donald Trump would be the one to fill 22 of them.

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Author: Tierney Sneed

Growing number of Democrats call for Susan Valdés to resign, run again in Special Election

The Tampa area lawmaker announced Monday she would caucus with Republicans this legislative term.

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Author: Jacob Ogles

Democrats Need to Change Minds

Starting with their own.

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Author: Jon Favreau

Democratic Governors See Room for Compromise With Trump on Immigration

In interviews, a range of Democratic governors expressed some defiance toward the president-elect’s expected crackdown, but also showed a surprising willingness to work with him.

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Author: Nick Corasaniti,Katie Glueck,Reid J. Epstein

On the Electoral College’s future, maybe Democrats should call Trump’s bluff

If Trump is serious about prioritizing the popular vote and discarding the Electoral College, Democrats have plenty of reasons to endorse the overhaul.

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Author: Steve Benen

Democrats are paying a terrible price for jumping into bed with Black Lives Matter extremists

The acquittal of Daniel Penny should prompt the party to reflect carefully. Its allies are doing the opposite

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Author: Paul du Quenoy

Trump Bizarrely Claims Dems Are Trying to End the Popular Vote for President

Recent polling shows that nearly two-thirds of voters want the Electoral College to be abolished.

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Author: Chris Walker

Will Democrats Let the GOP Gut Trans Health Care?

Donald Trump and Republicans may try to ban funding to companies that perform trans health care. Some fear Democrats won’t stop them.

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Author: Jael Holzman

Analysis: How Trump is giving the labor movement the blue-collar blues

The Democrats’ last line of defense against Republican inroads among working-class voters is continuing to crumble.

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Author: Ronald Brownstein

Trump refers to ‘Governor’ Trudeau in strange social media post; Democrats to decry harms of mass deportations

Trump said ‘I look forward to seeing the Governor again soon’, referring to prime minister Trudeau; Senate committee to discuss Trump’s mass deportation plan

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Author: @ChrisJStein

There’s an Electric Way for Democrats to Rebrand Climate Action

For green policy to work, the party must broaden its appeal.

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Author: Liam Denning

Biden’s Pardon Proves Trump Right

By pardoning his son, the president shows he’s a politician after all.

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Author: Mark Leibovich

Trump Makes Dumbfounding Claim That Democrats are Fighting to ‘Get Rid of the Popular Vote’

The president-elect lost the popular vote in two of the three elections he contested.

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Author: Sean Craig

Trump makes another ridiculous election claim (OK, it’s a lie) about Democrats

“The posts after midnight are the most inane.”

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Author: Lauren Sforza | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

How Old Is Too Old to Be President? Democrats Still Don’t Want to Say.

At a gathering of Democratic governors, many were reluctant to discuss the issue that sank President Biden’s campaign: age. Others are ready for a Gen X president.

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Author: Katie Glueck,Reid J. Epstein,Nick Corasaniti

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