Category Archives: Democrats

Speaker Race Could Hinge on Who Agrees to Change the Rules

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

By Lindsey McPherson of Roll Call House members have an ultimatum for those who covet the top spot: No changes, no gavel. Frustration has grown among rank-and-file members for years as leadership usurped decision-making power from committees. Lawmakers have pushed … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Democrats, House of Representatives, leadership, Republicans

Winners and losers from Yesterday’s elections

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

By Amber Phillips of the Washington Post Tuesday was a night of extremes. In primaries and special elections in five states — Ohio, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington — socialist-leaning Democrats challenged their party’s establishment, with mixed results, while President … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Donald Trump, Elections, Political parties, Politics, Republicans

What If Trump Is Trying to Throw the 2018 Elections?

Posted on August 5, 2018 by

President Trump could blame a Democratic House and Senate for everything By Walter Shapiro of Roll Call Other presidents have been defined by their quest for accomplishments. But Trump (who has already bested Lincoln’s greatness in his own mind) is … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Democrats, Donald Trump, Elections, Roll Call

Poll: Democratic Candidates Should Be Bolder on Gun Control

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

By Nathan Gonzales of Roll Call Gun control has been a third rail of Democratic campaigns, but a new poll suggests that Democratic candidates should embrace a bolder approach to restrictions on guns, even in general elections. I’m normally reluctant … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversial, Democrats, Guns and gun control, Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call

There Is a Revolution on the Left. Democrats Are Bracing.

Posted on July 29, 2018 by

By Alexander Burns of the New York Times These voters may not represent a controlling faction in the Democratic Party, at least not yet. But they are increasingly rattling primary elections around the country, and they promise to grow as … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Elections