#democratic-party

At least 65 Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates are contesting state legislature seats, pushing defund police and reparations agendas.

Cornell University's Young Democratic Socialists of America lead "from the river to the sea" chant before Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez takes stage.

Hallie Shoffner, a farmer, is running against Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. in Arkansas.

Several Democratic candidates are proactively saying they oppose “boys in girls’ sports” to deflect Republican attacks.

JD Vance rallied in Iowa, calling the midterms a referendum on common sense and targeting Democrats he says have abandoned the working man.

The political operative Adam Jentleson once believed “the way for Democrats to win was to get your base really riled up.” He’s now trying to wrest the Party away from its far-left flank.

So far, only progressives seem to be heeding the AI industry’s warnings about its potentially dangerous product.

Mary Peltola touts Alaska oil production in her Senate bid, but in Washington, D.C., she urged colleagues to vote against her own ANWR drilling bill.

Frank Gaffney warns the red-green alliance between radical Islamists and far-left socialists shares a goal of destroying America's constitutional system.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America after her membership lapsed in 2019, sparking debate about her 2028 ambitions.

Registered voters prefer Democrats’ approach to tackling the cost of living over Republican plans as the issue remains a top concern ahead of the November midterms, according to a new survey. The l…...

Los Angeles Democratic mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman face voter fury after a debate one resident called "disgraceful" for the city.

Democratic socialists are getting more of the attention, but Democratic Christians have also had significant victories in this year’s primaries—and they could prove more influential in the midterm elections.

Atlanta Mayor accused DNC of “abandoning" the South and Black voters in scathing letter to national party leadership after Atlanta got cut from hosting the 2028 Democratic National Convention.

Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.

South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary will take place on Jan. 22, 2028. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia will also hold early Democratic nominating contests.

Writer Bernard Goldberg argues that the rise of democratic socialists within the Democratic Party represents a significant shift that established leaders and commentators are struggling to address.

“Look, you wanna get on television, you go on Fox TV and you say something bad about Bernie Sanders, get you some coverage. That’s the way it is,” the Vermont senator said.

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) on Wednesday said it is time to “move on” after she was defeated in Michigan’s Senate Democratic primary last week. Asked during an appearance on News…...

Sanders is urging Democratic leaders to ban super PACs from party primaries, citing concerns about outside spending and influence.

Roughly 10% of Maura Sullivan’s campaign cash comes from donors who have backed the pro-Israel group or its super PAC.

The city-council member Nithya Raman was an ally of Karen Bass, but Raman launched a challenge against her to bring more “urgency” to fighting the city’s housing crisis.

The president mentioned “dirty” perhaps more times than you can count in a short period.

A federal appeals court blocked Trump's executive order on mail-in voting rules in 23 states, potentially sending the fight to the Supreme Court.

Critics compared Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Kamala Harris after her Memphis rally speech, accusing her of putting on a fake southern accent.

Presidential candidates could consider naming, and campaigning with, their Vice-Presidential pick from Day One, Bill McKibben suggests.

With the Maine nominee’s Senate campaign in shambles, Democrats are scrambling to find candidates who can win in this year’s midterms—and in 2028.

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom was the latest prominent Democratic figure on Sunday to embrace candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) as socialists dominate prim…...

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her U.S. Senate campaign ahead of the Aug. 4 Democratic primary, leaving Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed in the race.

Maryland Democrats downplay New York's socialist primary victories, saying results reflect individual districts rather than a national progressive shift.

Former President Bill Clinton says Democrats are in good shape for November midterms despite three socialist candidates winning key New York primary races.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani cemented kingmaker status as all three Democratic Socialist candidates he backed won their primary races Tuesday night.

The retired politician speaks frankly about the Democratic Party, the threat of Trumpian authoritarianism, and the “failure” in Iran.

Democrats face anti-incumbent wave as progressives like Goldman, Espaillat, Wasserman Schultz, and Matsui fight primary challengers.

In this excerpt from her new book, Batya Ungar-Sargon looks into the perplexing phenomenon of Jewish liberalism.

Johnny Garcia's victory means Democrats now have a chance to win the state's 35th District, which was drawn to favor the GOP.

The Maryland Democrat also tried to subpoena Trump administration officials over it — and a GOP-turned-independent lawmaker voted with him.

Sen. John Fetterman responds after Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht sounds alarm about antisemitism in the Democratic Party.

You’re either with him or against him.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday celebrated the passage of a referendum redrawing congressional lines in Virginia while issuing a stern warning to Republicans in Florida, t…...

Democratic leaders in Virginia’s most populous county are taking heat over an ongoing “epidemic" of violence by illegal immigrants that has left 13 dead in a major American suburb.