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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
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85-Year-Old Democratic Elder Announces He's Running for 18th Term After Hakeem Jeffries Asked Him to Stay

fromAxios
6 days ago
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Jim Clyburn defies generational revolt, seeks another term in Congress at 85 years old

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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

85-Year-Old Democratic Elder Announces He's Running for 18th Term After Hakeem Jeffries Asked Him to Stay

Rep. Jim Clyburn announces his candidacy for an 18th congressional term after Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries requested his participation in the Democratic leadership team.
fromAxios
6 days ago
Left-wing politics

Jim Clyburn defies generational revolt, seeks another term in Congress at 85 years old

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fromTruthout
1 week ago

Jeffries Slammed After He Declines to Rule Out Backing Additional Iran War Funds

House Minority Leader Jeffries refuses to commit against supporting a potential $50 billion Trump administration request for additional military funding for the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, only criticizing the lack of clear justification.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Top NY Dems will back Mamdani's 'tax the rich' push in budget: report

Democratic lawmakers support Mayor Mamdani's proposal to increase taxes on New York City millionaires, signaling willingness to challenge Governor Hochul's opposition to wealthy tax hikes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Democrat who schools Republicans I would say do more of that'

Isaiah Martin, a 27-year-old Democrat, gained 400 million social media views by effectively debating 20 MAGA Republicans on Trump-related topics, demonstrating Democratic voters' desire for bold, confrontational leadership.
US politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Jeffries defends Democratic outbursts at State of the Union

House Democrats showed minimal internal conflict over disruptions during Trump's speech, with leadership viewing the restrained response as appropriate and strategic.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Rep. Al Green escorted out of House chamber early into Trump's speech after protest

Rep. Al Green was escorted from the House chamber during Trump's State of the Union for displaying a sign stating 'Black people aren't apes!' in protest of what he characterized as racist behavior.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A partisan and politician': Abraham Lincoln and the art of the deal

Historian Matthew Pinsker draws contemporary lessons from Abraham Lincoln's leadership during democratic crises while cautioning against weaponizing historical analogies for partisan purposes.
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Around half of Democrats skip Trump State of the Union

Rather than listen to Donald Trump lie to the American people, I will be hearing from the people of my district," Clark said in a statement ahead of the speech. By the numbers: Axios counted 20 Senate Democrats and just under 110 House Democrats in the chamber at the start of Trump's speech. That is roughly half of each party's chamber Democratic caucus.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Schumer Subtly Pivots, Saying ICE Can Wear Masks in "Unusual" Circumstances

Senate and House minority leaders Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) subtly weakened their already tepid demands for ICE reforms in a press conference on Wednesday - before negotiations with Republicans even started. In a press conference about the Democrats' demands, the two leaders reiterated their belief that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal immigration agents should not be allowed to wear masks. But they both qualified their statements by saying that this prohibition isn't sweeping.
US politics
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fromThe Nation
2 months ago

It's Official: The People, Not the Politicians, Are Leading

Timid Democratic leadership alienates activists, while grassroots protests show energy and call for bolder stances, including abolishing ICE.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, to retire at the end of term

Rep. Steny Hoyer will retire at the end of his term, ending decades of House leadership and opening space for a new generation of lawmakers.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

'His Days Are Numbered': CNN's Manu Raju Reports Chuck Schumer Is In Big Trouble With His Own Party

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faces growing Democratic opposition and widespread expectations he may retire or be vulnerable to defeat by 2028.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Goldberg: Pelosi is retiring. Good. That's what her party needs.

Pelosi led and united Democrats, shaped major policy, and retires amid a widening age and leadership crisis within the Democratic Party.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Who will run against Trump in 2028? Please step forward now don't wait | David Kirp

Democrats must urgently field a bold, well-funded presidential candidate immediately to counter Trump's advantage and revitalize party leadership.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Republican Congressman-Turned-Democrat Rails Against Party Just Three Months After Joining: Doesn't F***ing Understand the Threat'

Joe Walsh switched to the Democratic Party and publicly criticized Democratic leadership for not aggressively confronting the threat posed by President Donald Trump.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
6 months ago

Democrats Should Stop Looking to D.C. for Party Leadership

Perceived failures of Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer drive base frustration, despite institutional limits and differing roles between the House and the Senate.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Republican candidate for governor Steve Hilton visits San Jose homeless camp, bashes Democrats

Steve Hilton criticized California's homelessness crisis while campaigning and attributing it to Democratic leadership.
US politics
fromAxios
7 months ago

Not every Democrat is fighting back against Trump's D.C. police takeover

Trump's federalization of the D.C. police complicates Democratic strategy regarding crime and local governance.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Jennings Claps Back at Axelrod Comparing Louisville Crime to DC: Yeah, And It's Been Under Democratic Control For Decades'

Political commentary on crime in Louisville highlights a perceived double standard in the actions of political leaders.
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago

Mary Trump Slams Dem Leadership Void' Too Worried About Collegiality' To Fight

The Democrats are out of power at every level of government... If we sit around and do nothing...we're not gonna win ever again. This is the time to win.
US politics
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fromAdvocate.com
8 months ago

Gay U.S. Rep Robert Garcia elected top Democrat on powerful House Oversight Committee

Robert Garcia becomes the first out gay immigrant to lead the House Oversight Committee, signaling a shift in Democratic leadership.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Democrats are failing against Trump. We need a new generation in 2026 | Alexandra Rojas

The Democrats have shown cowardice in opposing the Trump administration, surrendering power and failing to address the needs of the American people effectively.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
10 months ago

Gay Democratic rising star Robert Garcia eyes House Oversight Committee leadership role

Robert Garcia is positioning himself to lead the House Oversight Committee, backed by diverse Democratic groups.
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 months ago

83-Year-Old Democrat Says Quitting Congress Would Be to Give Up My Life'

Clyburn stated, "What do you want me to give up my life?" highlighting the emotional weight of retirement among long-serving Democratic leaders.
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