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AOC’s Oversight rise marks Democratic generational shift
1 week, 6 days ago

AOC’s Oversight rise marks Democratic generational shift

Politico  

It’s an unexpected climb for the New York progressive, a former bartender who first rose to power six years ago as an outsider willing to topple the party’s old guard — in that case former Rep. Joseph Crowley. “She’s a very effective messenger, and that’s kind of the conclusion people have drawn from this election — that we haven’t had …

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6 rock star Democrats who could be New Jersey’s next governor
1 week, 6 days ago

6 rock star Democrats who could be New Jersey’s next governor

Politico  

The results in the Garden State’s cities, suburbs and farmland will give Democrats a chance to see what resonates with their party’s voters after this year’s catastrophic setbacks in Washington. Next year’s primary almost certainly will be the first in memory without a unique ballot design that for decades gave Jersey’s party bosses outsize influence in primary elections, which means …

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House rejects Democratic efforts to force release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
2 weeks, 4 days ago

House rejects Democratic efforts to force release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House shut down Democrats’ efforts Thursday to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, pushing the fate of any resolution to the yearslong investigation of sexual misconduct allegations into further uncertainty. The nearly party-line votes came after Democrats had been pressing for the findings to be published even though the Florida Republican left Congress …

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Democratic US Rep. Mikie Sherrill announces run for New Jersey governor
1 month ago

Democratic US Rep. Mikie Sherrill announces run for New Jersey governor

Associated Press  

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey announced Monday she’s running for governor, saying it’s time to fix the state’s economy and make it more affordable. “These challenges aren’t new and it’s time to confront them head on.” Sherrill has represented the 11th District, which includes parts of Essex, Morris and Passaic counties, since …

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The diminishing path to a Democratic House majority runs through California
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The diminishing path to a Democratic House majority runs through California

Politico  

Hudson, in a Wednesday interview on Fox News, credited the party’s performance largely to President-elect Donald Trump, calling him “a net positive everywhere across the country for Republicans.” One Republican working closely on House races believes that, at worst, the party will lose only one seat, and that the GOP could pick up a seat or two. “This is a …

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FBI Probes Tennessee GOP Rep. Andy Ogles' Finances, Raising Questions About His Campaign
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FBI Probes Tennessee GOP Rep. Andy Ogles' Finances, Raising Questions About His Campaign

Associated Press  

Tennessee GOP Rep. Andy Ogles faces a re-election test as the FBI probes his campaign finances. Ogles, a conservative, is hoping to fend off a Democratic opponent in the 5th District, Nashville. The FBI has taken his cellphone and personal email account for investigation, but Ogles maintains he is cooperating and confident that investigators will find his errors were based …

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Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, seeking to project strength and quiet Democratic jitters
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, seeking to project strength and quiet Democratic jitters

Hindustan Times  

PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden is attending a Black church and rallying with union members on Sunday in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania, trying to project enough strength for his reelection campaign to quell a growing clamor from within in his own party for him to bow out of the race. Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, seeking to project strength …

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George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Jamaal Bowman to win New York democratic primary
5 months, 4 weeks ago

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Jamaal Bowman to win New York democratic primary

Hindustan Times  

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman on Tuesday in a Democratic primary in suburban New York that highlighted the party’s deep divisions over the war in Gaza. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s political action committee spent nearly $15 million on the primary, filling airwaves and mailboxes with negative ads in an effort to unseat Bowman, …

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Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife were indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges and taken into custody Friday in connection with a U.S. Department of Justice probe into the couple’s ties to the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan. “In reality, the contract was a sham used to disguise and legitimate the corrupt agreement between …

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Democratic Rep. Colin Allred wins US Senate primary in Texas and will challenge GOP Sen. Ted Cruz
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Democratic Rep. Colin Allred wins US Senate primary in Texas and will challenge GOP Sen. Ted Cruz

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL player who broke with his party over President Joe Biden’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, won his Senate primary Tuesday to propel an underdog campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. Allred fended off his biggest Democratic challenger, state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who became an outspoken voice for stricter …

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With map redrawn favoring GOP, North Carolina Democratic US Rep. Jackson to run for attorney general
1 year, 1 month ago

With map redrawn favoring GOP, North Carolina Democratic US Rep. Jackson to run for attorney general

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Democratic U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson of North Carolina announced a 2024 bid for state attorney general on Thursday, one day after the Republican-controlled legislature approved a new congressional map for the state that would now situate him in a heavily GOP district. I’m running for attorney general and I’m going to use that job to go after …

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How Rep. Adam Schiff celebrated the fourth indictment of former President Trump
1 year, 4 months ago

How Rep. Adam Schiff celebrated the fourth indictment of former President Trump

LA Times  

Riverside County Democratic Party Chair Joy Silver worked the crowd with the guile of a Vegas nightclub opening act, stalling until Rep. Adam Schiff arrived. That stature elevated Schiff’s 2021 book — “Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could” — to the bestseller lists. I will tell you:100%.” Axelrod noted that Schiff’s recent censure by …

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How the mayor of a small Inland Empire town became one of Congress’ most powerful Democrats
1 year, 8 months ago

How the mayor of a small Inland Empire town became one of Congress’ most powerful Democrats

LA Times  

Rep. Pete Aguilar felt the threat rising. Aguilar said he is excited to eventually serve a “Speaker Jeffries.” Normally agile in answering questions, Aguilar responded cautiously when a Times reporter read back Roybal-Allard’s comments. “I don’t think Hakeem is going to do this job for 20 years like Pelosi did,” Aguilar said of becoming speaker. “I don’t know if I …

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House votes down bill directing removal of troops from Syria
1 year, 9 months ago

House votes down bill directing removal of troops from Syria

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Legislation directing President Joe Biden to remove some 900 U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days was soundly defeated in the House on Wednesday as opponents of the measure warned that it could allow a dismantled Islamic State group to reorganize and endanger the U.S. and its allies. Despite their defeat in Syria, IS sleeper cells still conduct …

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Youngkin sets special election to fill Rep. McEachin’s seat
2 years ago

Youngkin sets special election to fill Rep. McEachin’s seat

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin set a special election for Feb. 21 to fill the 4th Congressional District seat of the late Democratic Rep. A. Donald McEachin, as the field of candidates seeking the post grew on Monday. Democratic state Sen. Jennifer McClellan, another well-regarded veteran lawmaker who unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for governor last year, filed …

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Two top House Dems decline to say Biden should run in 2024
2 years, 4 months ago

Two top House Dems decline to say Biden should run in 2024

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Two powerful House Democrats from New York each declined Tuesday to say that President Joe Biden should run for the White House again in 2024. Reps. Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney, two of the party’s establishment liberals who chair powerful committees and are competing for a Manhattan-area House seat, shied away from supporting the president when they …

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California GOP Rep. Valadao advances in US House district
2 years, 5 months ago

California GOP Rep. Valadao advances in US House district

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Rep. David Valadao advanced Friday to a November runoff in a Democratic-tilting district in California’s Central Valley, surviving a challenge from a fellow Republican who faulted the congressman for his vote to impeach then-President Donald Trump. Another of the state’s marquee races will be in a Democratic-leaning district north of Los Angeles, where Republican Rep. Mike Garcia …

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Democrats appear to gain edge in California House districts
3 years ago

Democrats appear to gain edge in California House districts

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — California Democrats appear to have come away with the advantage in a recasting of the state’s congressional districts, with boundaries that could strengthen their hold on the delegation and play into the fight for U.S. House control next year. An analysis by Sacramento research firm Redistricting Partners found that 44 of the new California House districts would …

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LA-area loses US House seat in new California political maps
3 years ago

LA-area loses US House seat in new California political maps

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — New California congressional maps finalized Monday leave the Los Angeles area with one fewer U.S. House seat and set up a handful of highly competitive races for next year’s midterm elections. The California Citizens Redistricting Commission was tasked with drawing new state political maps based on census data, a process that happens once every 10 years. Elsewhere, …

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Long Beach, California, mayor to seek open US House seat
3 years ago

Long Beach, California, mayor to seek open US House seat

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The mayor of Long Beach, California, launched a campaign for a U.S. House seat in Southern California Friday, a day after long-serving Democratic Rep. Alan Lowenthal announced he would retire at the end of his term. His decadeslong political career included stops at Long Beach City Hall and the California Legislature. California’s House delegation is losing prominent …

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Kentucky US Rep. John Yarmuth won’t seek reelection in 2022
3 years, 2 months ago

Kentucky US Rep. John Yarmuth won’t seek reelection in 2022

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Democratic U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, the influential chairman of the House Budget Committee who has played a key role in pushing for President Joe Biden’s agenda to expand the nation’s social safety net, announced on Tuesday that he will not seek another term in next year’s election. John Yarmuth, who will be 75 when his final term …

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Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan to seek open US Senate seat in Ohio
3 years, 7 months ago

Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan to seek open US Senate seat in Ohio

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, a 10-term representative from Ohio’s blue-collar Mahoning Valley, officially launched his bid Monday for a coveted open Senate seat in Ohio. Ryan becomes the first announced Democratic candidate, after Dr. Amy Acton, a virus specialist who became the face of Ohio’s early virus response as health director for Republican Gov. “I think …

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Progressives beat Democratic incumbents in legislative races
4 years, 4 months ago

Progressives beat Democratic incumbents in legislative races

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Challengers defeated three incumbent Democratic in Minnesota’s primary elections and were leading a fourth as the progressive wing of the party showed its strength. Sen. Erik Simonson of Duluth lost Tuesday night to attorney Jen McEwen, who campaigned against copper-nickel mining and an oil pipeline project that he supports. Rep. John Lesch lost to Athena Hollins in St. …

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