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Greg Casar has a plan for Democrats

The Texas Democrat thinks the party needs to lean into working class issues.
Greg Casar in 2022.Michael A. McCoy/Reuters

As DNC fight sharpens, Democrats move past Biden

The DNC race lays bare the party’s internal debates about how to organize in the wake of defeat.
Ben Wikler speaks at a rally with former US President Barack Obama in 2022.Daniel Steinle/Reuters

‘Numb to injustice’: House Democrat explains why the Laken Riley Act sailed through

A Q&A with El Paso Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar.
Veronica EscobarElvert Barnes/Wikimedia Commons

The year ahead in 10 election days

A rundown of the major races looming as 2025 begins (barring any new surprises).
A voting station is set up at the Eastport Volunteer Fire Company in Annapolis, Maryland in 2022.Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM via Reuters

GOP underperforms in first post-November test

Democrats easily held two Virginia legislative districts, while Republicans held a third.
An image of the Virginia Capitol in Richmond.David J Bromley/Wikimedia Commons

‘We’re not them’: Democrats’ silence on Jan. 6 heralds a new un-resistance

As Donald Trump returns to office, the opposition is gritting its teeth and looking to the future.
US Vice President Kamala Harris attends a joint session of Congress to certify Donald Trump’s election.Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters

Virginia voters head back to polls in first 2025 special elections

Democrats are defending a state House and state Senate seat, while Republicans are confident about holding the 10th state Senate district.

Where Democrats go from here

The race for DNC chair is split between those who expect the new GOP trifecta to fumble its power away to them, and those who think they can’t win the next election without serious changes.

The third annual Americana Awards

Americana’s Dave Weigel selects the best and worst of DC IN 2024.

‘We have to increase taxes on the wealthy’: Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon talks about populism, the Trump agenda, and which Republicans need to lose.

Democrats warn of ‘President Elon’ – and Republicans welcome him

An anti-billionaire message gets its first, early test.

Democrats reject AOC for Oversight Committee role

House Democrats separated this race from the other young vs. old committee fights.

The battle begins: Republican senators vs. MAGA primary foes

What’s happening to Bill Cassidy in Louisiana could be a preview of the future for several of his fellow incumbents.

‘You try to find common ground’: Democrats say they’re ready to work with Donald Trump

The political landscape has changed since 2017.

Chris Sununu has DOGE fever

The retiring New Hampshire governor is a Republican Trump skeptic, but true believer in Elon Musk’s cost-cutting effort.

Democrats, once vocal, all but silent on New York subway verdict

Congressional Democrats avoid talking about New York’s high-profile verdict.

Texas Latinos shifted right over prices and immigration, new survey finds

Data showed Latino voters split 47-47 between supporting Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Dem governors keep their powder dry on Trump at Governors Association meeting

They emphasized possible areas of agreement over mass resistance, with some saying they’d run against the incoming president’s proposed tariffs.