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New York City Mayor Eric Adams, once a rising star in the Democratic Party, has launched an independent bid for re-election amid primary challenges from young, progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani. Adams' campaign marked a stark contrast to Mamdani's, with Adams painting himself as a tested, working-class leader
Mamdani, Zohran
Zohran Mamdani, a state assemblyman from Queens, has won 43% of votes counted, a significant lead in the Democratic mayoral primary. If he were to win the general election this fall, he would be the first Muslim mayor in the history of New York, and also the first mayor of
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Senate Democrats, seeking to capitalize on Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) recent comments about Medicaid cuts, are launching an online ad campaign this week, featuring her viral "we all are going to die" quote. As Iowa has been a solidly red state for years, Democrats aim to weaken
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As the Democratic nomination for Mayor of New York City is all but secured by Zohran Mamdani, lawmakers from the party are walking a fine line between praise and criticism. On one hand, national Democrats like Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have publicly congratulated Mamdani, while
Mamdani, Zohran
The primary election in New York City is on Tuesday, with Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, challenging former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a closely watched contest that has significant implications for the future of the Democratic party. Mamdani has gained momentum in recent weeks, thanks in part to the
Mamdani, Zohran
Zohran Mamdani, a relatively unknown state assembly member, has won the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor in a stunning upset. His campaign, centered around progressive policies, including rent freezes, free buses, and universal child care, resonated with tens of thousands of volunteers and endorsements from prominent Democrats like
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President Trump's $3.8 trillion tax bill is facing opposition from not only Democrats but also some Republican lawmakers, with various proposals violating procedural rules. The Senate Majority Leader, John Thune (R-S.D.), expressed optimism about passing the bill by the end of the week, but key issues
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As the 2028 presidential election draws near, the Democratic Party faces a historic unpopularity rating of 60 percent unfavorability and 38 percent favorability, according to Pew Research. This low favorability rating poses a significant challenge for the likely candidates, who will need to carve out distinct identities to win over
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The Republican Party's main fundraising arm, the Republican National Committee (RNC), has a significant cash advantage over its Democratic counterpart, the Democratic National Committee (DNC), with nearly five times the cash reserves available for the upcoming midterm elections and gubernatorial races. The RNC entered June with $72.4
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As President Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" moves through Congress, Democrats are in a precarious position of having to defend a vulnerable population while being painted as too radical by Republicans. The bill, which has not yet been released in its entirety, contains a provision
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As the Republican party crafts their One Big Beautiful Bill, warnings are being sounded about the potential fallout of Medicaid cuts. Sen. Josh Hawley has emphasized that voters, particularly those brought into the party by President Donald Trump, rely heavily on social insurance programs. A closer look at counties with
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Josh Weil, a 40-year-old Orlando Democrat, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2026, despite coming 14 points short in a special congressional election in Northeast Florida earlier this year. Weil's campaign raised over $15 million in a district that had elected a Republican by
