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'He's weak': Trump comment said to show one Dem attack is 'getting under his skin'
1 day, 8 hours ago

'He's weak': Trump comment said to show one Dem attack is 'getting under his skin'

Raw Story  

Donald Trump made a statement on Sunday that many critics interpreted as exhibiting his weakness. While speaking to Turning Point USA's AmFest conference attendees on Sunday, Trump argued that "big companies" wanted him to cut regulations more than slashing taxes. Popular satire account Mrs. Betty Bowers replied with, "This is great for two reasons: it shows that all this President …

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'What are you going to do?' CNN host presses Dem on how they'll stop Trump's agenda
3 days, 2 hours ago

'What are you going to do?' CNN host presses Dem on how they'll stop Trump's agenda

Raw Story  

Rep. Jamie Raskin warned CNN's Jim Sciutto that Republicans could very well slash critical programs like Social Security and Medicare in the next Congress — but Sciutto wanted to know what exactly Democrats plan to do about it. "So let's talk about what comes next, because Republicans in their private meeting, they made a handshake agreement to cut $2.5 trillion …

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CNN panelists shout over each other as Dem says MAGA has 'no interest in governing'
5 days ago

CNN panelists shout over each other as Dem says MAGA has 'no interest in governing'

Raw Story  

CNN panelists shouted on Wednesday night during a lively discussion over the GOP's ill-fated spending bill, which was torpedoed by President-elect Donald Trump and his close ally Elon Musk. During the discussion, Democratic strategist Maria Cardona told the panel on "NewsNight" that Republicans showed they have "no ability to govern" following news that House Speaker Mike Johnson's temporary spending bill, …

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'Ridiculous and a little scary': Dem sounds alarm on GOP's 'cherry-picked' report
5 days, 3 hours ago

'Ridiculous and a little scary': Dem sounds alarm on GOP's 'cherry-picked' report

Raw Story  

A Democratic insider who previously served as the January 6 Committee spokesperson fought back against a “cherry-picked” report by House Republicans that attempted to discredit the committee’s investigation – and targeted former Rep. Liz Cheney for retribution. Tim Mulvey, a former Democratic communications director, said singling out Cheney – and the GOP's threats to prosecute perceived political enemies – offer …

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'Offensive and uneducated': Dem dresses down lawyer at House hearing over Gestapo remark
5 days, 5 hours ago

'Offensive and uneducated': Dem dresses down lawyer at House hearing over Gestapo remark

Raw Story  

A Vermont Democratic lawmaker tore into a right-wing lawyer during a Wednesday afternoon hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution after he compared FBI agents to the German secret police under Nazi Germany. The lawyer in question, Steve Crampton, is a former candidate for Mississippi Supreme Court and senior counsel for Thomas More Society, a Catholic-affiliated public interest …

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Trump and Vance bemoan Dem 'giveaways' in funding bill — and beg GOP to call their 'bluff'
5 days, 5 hours ago

Trump and Vance bemoan Dem 'giveaways' in funding bill — and beg GOP to call their 'bluff'

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming vice president bemoaned "democrat giveaways" on Wednesday in trying to explain why they helped torpedo a stopgap funding bill that would avert a government shutdown just before the holidays. But Trump and key ally Elon Musk came out against House Speaker Mike Johnson's funding bill on Wednesday, throwing the entire process into chaos two …

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'Laughable': Dem strategist confronts CNN Republican over 'bringing truth' to White House
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Laughable': Dem strategist confronts CNN Republican over 'bringing truth' to White House

Raw Story  

A pair of CNN commentators clashed over president Joe Biden's sweeping pardon of his son. "You know, look, let's be honest, president Trump made comments that he would be willing to pardon, that he would consider pardoning, you know, pardoning Hunter Biden and, you know, as a mom of three boys, like, everyone can sympathize and understand what president Biden …

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Watch: Dem smacks down Mitch McConnell in argument over 'fair' judicial nominations
3 weeks ago

Watch: Dem smacks down Mitch McConnell in argument over 'fair' judicial nominations

Raw Story  

Sen. Dick Durbin reminded Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell that he once refused to give Merrick Garland's Supreme Court nomination a hearing after the Kentucky lawmaker suggested Republicans were being treated unfairly with current judicial nominations. Durbin responded by reminding McConnell that he had refused to allow former President Barack Obama to appoint Merrick Garland as a Supreme Court justice …

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'This is modern McCarthyism': Furious Dem nails Republicans on hidden purge hypocrisy
1 month ago

'This is modern McCarthyism': Furious Dem nails Republicans on hidden purge hypocrisy

Raw Story  

Call it the Catch-2025. "If this is really about making sure that we have qualified individuals inside the federal government," she asked, "Why is the president-elect choosing absolutely unqualified Cabinet secretaries to be at the head of every single agency?" She called the requirement "blacklisting" and likened the bill to policies pushed by the notorious Sen. Joe McCarthy, the notorious …

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'Beyond insane': Furious Dem lashes out at Trump team on House floor
1 month ago

'Beyond insane': Furious Dem lashes out at Trump team on House floor

Raw Story  

A furious Democrat lawmaker on Tuesday delivered what he felt to be dark truths about President-elect Donald Trump, his would-be Cabinet, lawmakers willing to serve them, and the people they plan to serve. McGovern made this declaration in the House of Representatives during an address to his "Republican friends" detailing his concerns about controversial policy and nominations. CNN analysts said …

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'Beyond insane': Furious Dem lashes out at Trump team on House floor
1 month ago

'Beyond insane': Furious Dem lashes out at Trump team on House floor

Raw Story  

A furious Democrat lawmaker on Tuesday delivered what he felt to be dark truths about President-elect Donald Trump, his would-be Cabinet, lawmakers willing to serve them, and the people they plan to serve. McGovern made this declaration in the House of Representatives during an address to his "Republican friends" detailing his concerns about controversial policy and nominations. CNN analysts said …

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'Somebody owes Madison Cawthorn an apology!' Dem jabs GOP on CNN over Gaetz nomination
1 month ago

'Somebody owes Madison Cawthorn an apology!' Dem jabs GOP on CNN over Gaetz nomination

Raw Story  

A Democratic strategist jabbed his rivals Monday night on CNN during a discussion over a lawyer's statements that his client witnessed former Rep. Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor. Appearing on CNN's "NewsNight," Republican strategist Scott Jennings noted that details from a House Ethics Committee inquiry into the allegations against Gaetz are being leaked despite a planned …

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'Stop talking like this!' Republican loses it after Dem calls GOP 'morally bankrupt'
1 month ago

'Stop talking like this!' Republican loses it after Dem calls GOP 'morally bankrupt'

Raw Story  

A heated discussion sparked Monday night on CNN when a former adviser to Joe Biden called the GOP "morally bankrupt" during a discussion over reports that President-elect Donald Trump is personally lobbying Republican senators to support former Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Ashley Etienne told panelists she doesn't believe four Republicans will "stand up" to Trump — and block …

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Dem senator warns Trump proposal 'would be the end of the United States Senate'
1 month, 1 week ago

Dem senator warns Trump proposal 'would be the end of the United States Senate'

Raw Story  

A Democratic senator warned Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump's push for recess nominations might spell the end of the U.S. Senate. Speaking with CNN's Jake Tapper after the announcement that Rep. Matt Gaetz was Trump's pick for attorney general, Sen. Chris Murphy said he saw jaws drop among his colleagues. Tapper asked Murphy about a possible recess appointment for someone …

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Dem Josh Riley topples House Republican in crucial upstate New York district
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dem Josh Riley topples House Republican in crucial upstate New York district

Politico  

Molinaro spent much of his reelection campaign hewing closely to the anti-migrant platform of former President Donald Trump, even though he’s one of the most moderate Republicans in Congress. Molinaro and other battleground New York Republicans, however, pushed back on the abortion attack line as lies, with Molinaro even launching a TV ad clarifying his support of reproductive rights. “This …

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Swinging the Balance: Key Demographics and the 2024 Election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Swinging the Balance: Key Demographics and the 2024 Election

The Economist  

The article explores the potential shift in voter preferences in America's upcoming election, focusing on the impact of demographic groups such as black, Asian, and female voters. It uses a detailed voter model to predict how voters might lean in the election, highlighting the challenges faced by both Democratic and Republican candidates in attracting and retaining these voters.

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Vulnerable House Dem goes on offensive on immigration — in a district nowhere near the border
2 months ago

Vulnerable House Dem goes on offensive on immigration — in a district nowhere near the border

Politico  

ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina — This battleground congressional district in eastern North Carolina is over a thousand miles away from the U.S.-Mexico border. Republican challenger and retired Army Col. Laurie Buckhout lists the border as her top policy priority and brings it up constantly in interviews. And Davis himself has tried to counteract by going on the offensive, proudly citing …

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Kamala Harris Gives First Speech Focused On Abortion Rights As Dem Nominee
3 months ago

Kamala Harris Gives First Speech Focused On Abortion Rights As Dem Nominee

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday delivered a powerful speech on abortion rights — her first address to focus solely on reproductive rights and the dire landscape for pregnant people in a post-Roe v. Wade world since she became the Democratic presidential nominee. Harris spoke at a rally in Atlanta, where she was surrounded by supporters holding …

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'Huge lie': Trump's 'life-saving' chart subjected to fact-check from infuriated Dem
3 months ago

'Huge lie': Trump's 'life-saving' chart subjected to fact-check from infuriated Dem

Raw Story  

The immigration chart Republicans credit with saving former President Donald Trump's life was subjected to a thorough fact check in the House of Representatives. "One of the most glaring inaccuracies it displays is it appears to claim Trump left office sometime in April 2020, when encounters at the border were significantly low, with arrows pointing to that low point and …

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'Florida is in play': TN Dem campaigns out of state to defeat 'authoritarians'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Florida is in play': TN Dem campaigns out of state to defeat 'authoritarians'

Raw Story  

TALLAHASSEE – A Tennessee state House member once expelled from that body flew to Florida to advocate against authoritarianism and stump for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz. Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson, one of the “Tennessee Three” expelled for protesting on the House floor against gun violence, made a stop in Tallahassee Friday, a place …

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'Weird timing': Dem uses Tim Walz attack to hit back at GOP subpoena targeting him
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Weird timing': Dem uses Tim Walz attack to hit back at GOP subpoena targeting him

Raw Story  

A Democrat used a popular Tim Walz line to hit back at Republicans on his GOP-led House committee after it subpoenaed the vice presidential nominee and Minnesota governor. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee, took to X on Wednesday to reshare her committee's announcement that it had issued a subpoena for Walz to compel him to …

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Arizona Republicans sue after Dem governor opens more voting locations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Arizona Republicans sue after Dem governor opens more voting locations

Raw Story  

In 2023, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed two executive orders ahead of the 2024 election: One that allowed state government facilities to serve as voter registration sites, and the second made those same government facilities locations where individuals could vote in November. But as the 2024 election approaches, the Arizona state Republican Party is suing, the voting rights group Democracy …

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'Growing GOP support' of Dem law intensifies Republican Party 'division': report
3 months, 4 weeks ago

'Growing GOP support' of Dem law intensifies Republican Party 'division': report

Raw Story  

A Democrat-backed 2022 climate law is "drawing growing GOP support," causing friction among Republican lawmakers, according to a Sunday, August 25 Politico report. While the Inflation Reduction Act "is undeniably bringing federal money, private investments and jobs into communities around the country overwhelmingly represented by Republicans," Politico notes that no GOP lawmakers voted for the bill in 2022, "and conservatives …

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Some Republicans regret Trump’s VP pick JD Vance after Harris becomes Dem nominee
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Some Republicans regret Trump’s VP pick JD Vance after Harris becomes Dem nominee

The Independent  

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