He lost the nomination race but has won by pushing Biden and the Democrats far to the left.
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Democrats Will Pay the Price for Placating the Squad
The irony of the Squad’s fame contributing to Democrats’ losses is that their party’s weakness now empowers them even more.
Dem Rep. Says Pro-Trump Guardsmen Are ‘Suspect,’ Should Be Vetted as Potential Threat
Representative Steve Cohen (D., Tenn.) suggested on Monday that Trump-supporting National Guardsmen should be vetted as potential security threats.
Will Biden Govern More Through Legislation or Executive Orders?
Given Democrats’ razor-thin lead in Congress, Biden will probably resort to the ‘presidential pen’ approach.
‘Squad’ Members Elevated to Key House Committees
Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib will both serve on the House Financial Services Committee.
AOC: Nation Can Only Heal Once ‘Oppressed’ Southern States are ‘Liberated’
Her comments came during an Instagram live stream to her followers about the Capitol Hill riots and the effort to
Biden Returns Donation from Dem Ex-Senator Who Registered as Foreign Agent for China
Boxer’s donation to Biden was just $500, however a spokesperson for Biden’s inaugural committee said they do not accept donations
Dem Leadership Joins Trump in Calling for $2,000 Stimulus Checks
Following Trump’s remarks, Ocasio-Cortez and Tlaib announced a standalone bill that would send out $2,000 checks.
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to Fill Kamala Harris’ Senate Seat
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla will fill Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’s Senate seat, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.
Dem Senators Blumenthal, Tester Oppose Waiver for Biden Sec Def Confirmation
Because Joe Biden nominated Austin for defense secretary in his incoming administration, Congress must grant Austin a waiver.
Schumer: Biden ‘Considering’ Forgiving $50,000 in Student Loan Debt via Executive Action
‘You don’t need Congress, all you need is the flick of a pen and President-elect Biden…can make this happen,’ Schumer
What Redrawn Districts Could Mean for House Control in 2023
Without any extreme gerrymandering, reapportionment and redistricting alone will likely cost Democrats their majority.
AOC, Progressives Push Back against Moderate Dems: It’s Time to ‘Take Our Gloves Off with Republicans’
Progressives said they are “afraid” of a future in which Biden attempts to work across the aisle with Mitch McConnell to
Biden: ‘I Don’t See a Need for Legal Action’ to Force Trump Cooperation with Transition
Trump has continued to claim victory in the election even as his representatives have yet to produce evidence of widespread
Pennsylvania Judge: Provisional Ballots from People Who Already Voted to Be Set Aside, Reviewed
Democrats have been winning mail-in voting handily in Pennsylvania and it has been key to Joe Biden overtaking President Trump’s
House Republicans Defy Polls, Set to Make Gains against Democrats
While many election results have been delayed because of high levels of mail-in voting, Republicans appeared poised to win over
Sanders Urges ‘Squad’ to ‘Make Sure Biden Becomes the Most Progressive President Since FDR’
Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, applauded the congresswomen for embracing more progressive policies.
Democrats Collect Nearly All Swing-State College-Faculty Contributions
While the people of these states crucial to Electoral College success are ideologically divided, the people teaching their college students
Ezra Klein’s Grievance-Tinted Glasses
Vox editor fumes over a supposedly “rigged” system – but only when seeking an advantage for Democrats.
Ocasio-Cortez Declines to Promise Support for Pelosi as Speaker, Will Back ‘Most Progressive Candidate’
The remarks came after Pelosi confirmed she intends to run for speaker again should Democrats retain their majority in the
Oklahoma Democrat Rejects Biden’s Promise to ‘Transition’ Away from Oil Industry
Representative Kendra Horn immediately distanced herself from Joe Biden’s claim during the Thursday presidential debate.
Boycott-Barrett Ploy Shows Difference Between Democrats and Republicans
It makes no sense to participate in the testimonial hearings that prove the nominee is highly qualified but then not
Biden Son-In-Law Advises Campaign on Pandemic Response while Investing in COVID Startups
Joe Biden’s son-in-law Howard Krein is an informal adviser to the Democratic presidential candidate on the response to the coronavirus
Democrats’ Silence on Court Packing Could Cost Them Senate Control
Senate candidates who employ Biden’s evasive strategy on the issue could scare away voters in key states.
House Democrats Want to Force You to Pay for Abortion
If Democrats and abortion activists have their way in the next Congress, this will be the last year that taxpayers
House Approves $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill
The Democrat-controlled House passed the measure without any GOP votes ahead of representatives’ last day in Washington on Friday.
Biden Won’t Say Whether He’d Pack the Supreme Court if He Wins
Biden, who has vocally opposed the idea of court-packing for years, told a TV station that he’d prefer to keep
Dem Senate Candidate Cal Cunningham Would Be ‘Hesitant’ to Receive Coronavirus Vaccine By Year’s End
Cunningham expressed concern that “political and financial corruption” in Washington could mar the vaccine approval process.
Chris Coons holds massive financial advantage over progressive challenger
U.S. Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) (Carolyn Kaster-Pool/Getty Images) Supporters call him patriotic, principled and pragmatic, but as the Sept. 15
House Democrats Open Campaign Finance Investigation into Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
DeJoy was not aware any employees had felt pressured to make donations, a spokesperson told the Post.
Pelosi Asks Salon Owner to Apologize for ‘Set Up,’ Pleads Ignorance on California Lockdown Law
Despite her own behavior, Pelosi has been vocal in telling Americans to wear masks and follow local guidelines to mitigate
Ed Markey Wins Democratic Senate Primary against Joe Kennedy
Markey’s defeat of Kennedy marks the first time a member of the Kennedy family has lost a congressional race in
Democrats Worry About Losing Support in Swing States after Unrest in Wisconsin
Democrats worry that the more violence voters, especially suburban swing voters, witness, the more they will lose sympathy for Black
The Sleight-of-Hand Convention
Biden’s speech was affecting, but the Democrats were awfully vague about what they plan to do if he wins.
The Inadvertently Revealing Democratic Convention
When Democrats get nostalgic about past presidents, it’s usually for their young, bold ones who represented a generational change: Kennedy,