One of the nation’s most powerful Democratic bosses is stepping aside

One of the nation’s most powerful Democratic bosses is stepping aside

[ad_1] Norcross says he was “involuntarily pushed to a different place” and has been “sitting in the backseat” ever since. After thinking through his future, Norcross says he’s ready to dramatically scale back his political activities and shift his focus to other professional and personal interests. “We had a great run for almost 25 years,” … Read more

Democratic mayor becomes unlikely GOP ally in battle over Southern border

Democratic mayor becomes unlikely GOP ally in battle over Southern border

[ad_1] “This administration has been asleep at the wheel on border security, and it has had a tremendous, negative impact on New York City,” Lawler said in a statement to POLITICO. “I would be more than happy to work in a bipartisan way with the mayor to force President Biden to secure our borders and … Read more

Democratic governors lose their grip as Republicans nab supermajorities

Democratic governors lose their grip as Republicans nab supermajorities

[ad_1] Conservatives are triumphant about the recent legislative victories they see as shoring up support among their base and solidifying future success at the ballot box. And that’s left many Democrats, who are facing dwindling numbers in state legislatures throughout the South and parts of the Midwest, feeling deflated and helpless. “If people are power-hungry … Read more

Looking back at the 1968 Democratic National Convention

Looking back at the 1968 Democratic National Convention

[ad_1] Protesters gathered at a nearby hotel where many of the delegates were staying. Police officers could not keep the peace and Daley sent in troops from the Illinois National Guard, which had been activated by Gov. Samuel Shapiro. Day 3 The anticipated televised Vietnam debate aired, and thousands of antiwar protesters gathered in Grant … Read more

Chicago will host 2024 Democratic convention

Chicago will host 2024 Democratic convention

[ad_1] Chicago stood out, party leaders said, because of its diversity and strength in the labor movement. Although Democratic Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson ran to the left of Biden on policing, he was backed by the powerful Chicago Teachers Union. Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who is a co-chair of the DNC, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and … Read more

“BJP is democratic party, not a dictatorship like Congress,” Bommai

“BJP is democratic party, not a dictatorship like Congress,” Bommai

[ad_1] New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday took a jibe at the Congress party and said that Bharatiya Janata Party is a democratic party and not a dictatorship party like Congress. Bommai said that this is the reason BJP is thinking well and talking in detail before releasing the first list of … Read more

From Simi Valley to Taipei, the focus of recess for many lawmakers has been countering China. A new Democratic codel to Vietnam and Indonesia will share similar themes. 

From Simi Valley to Taipei, the focus of recess for many lawmakers has been countering China. A new Democratic codel to Vietnam and Indonesia will share similar themes. 

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Sinema can’t quit the powerful online Democratic fundraising machine

Sinema can’t quit the powerful online Democratic fundraising machine

[ad_1] Sinema’s continued presence on the platforms shows the limits of her disdain for the Democratic Party: She might dislike sitting next to the party’s senators during lunch, but she’s still willing to take money from its small-dollar donors. Access to ActBlue could be hugely beneficial if Sinema runs for reelection — and in a … Read more

TikTok is a necessary evil for Democratic campaigns

TikTok is a necessary evil for Democratic campaigns

[ad_1] Last week, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before Congress for the first time, where he faced a barrage of criticism from lawmakers. Both Republicans and Democrats raised security concerns about the Chinese-owned tech platform, which collects data from users. Officials are pushing ByteDance, the company that owns the app, to sell the app … Read more

Bruising budget battle in New York deepens Democratic divide

Bruising budget battle in New York deepens Democratic divide

[ad_1] At a moment when many are looking to Hochul to unite Democrats in New York, fearing disaster in 2024, the governor is having the opposite effect. Progressives from New York City, who largely control the state Legislature, feel emboldened to push a left-leaning agenda after a decade of strong-arm tactics from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo. … Read more