Tag: Democratic Party

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Ted Cruz and his ‘left-wing liberal’ challenger, Beto O’Rourke, win primary contests in Texas

Diana Stancy Correll · March 7, 2018 2:46 am

Cynthia Nixon, who played redhead Miranda Hobbes in HBO's "Sex in the City," has hired two veterans of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's first campaign, Rebecca Katz and Bill Hyers, ahead of a possible campaign against Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary in September. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

‘Sex and the City’s’ Cynthia Nixon laying groundwork for New York governor race

Anna Giaritelli · March 6, 2018 9:39 pm

Deborah Gibson said she plans to run for a Florida House seat in the 89th District, which is currently held by Republican Rep. Bill Hager. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Roy Moore accuser leaves Republican party, announces intent to run for Florida House seat

Mandy Mayfield · March 6, 2018 5:40 pm

While Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin's favorability rating is down and unfavorability up, 54 percent of Republicans said they were excited to vote in this year's elections compared to 64 percent of Democrats who said the same. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beltway Confidential

Poll finds Sen. Tammy Baldwin is underwater, but Democrats could benefit from an enthusiasm gap

Emily Jashinsky · March 6, 2018 5:18 pm

Monday marked the deadline President Trump set for Congress to come up with a solution for those protected under the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which Democrats said needed to be addressed in any federal funding and budget negotiations. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Trump: Democrats ‘running for the hills’ instead of presenting DACA fix

Katelyn Caralle · March 6, 2018 2:42 pm

Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas, is seeking to unseat Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Beto O’Rourke: The Democrat launching a surprisingly strong challenge against Ted Cruz

Laura Barrón-López · March 6, 2018 1:00 pm

Something is happening to the dark blue Democratic tsunami that everyone saw coming, and it is happening just as the country heads toward Trump's first midterm election. (Illustration by Al Goodwyn for the Washington Examiner)

Republicans hope tax reform can withstand a midterm Democratic wave

David M. Drucker · March 6, 2018 5:01 am

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is currently in her full fifth term in the Senate. However, her positions on healthcare and national security were good enough to cost Feinstein, 84, the California Democratic Party's endorsement. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

9 primaries to watch in 2018

W. James Antle III · March 6, 2018 5:01 am

"It's March 5th and the Democrats are nowhere to be found on DACA. Gave them 6 months, they just donÃ¢â¬â¢t care. Where are they? We are ready to make a deal!" President Trump tweeted. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

On DACA deadline day, Trump blames Democrats for failure to legislate

Anna Giaritelli · March 5, 2018 8:54 pm

The differences between former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and evangelist Billy Graham, both Southern Baptist ministers, reflect the differences in society in the two men's times. (AP Images)

Billy Graham’s America — and Mike Huckabee’s

W. James Antle III · March 4, 2018 5:01 am

Conor Lamb (pictured right) stands with a veteran at a campaign event at the American Legion Post 902 in Houston, Pa. Lamb, a Marine veteran and assistant U.S. attorney, is running against against Republican Rick Saccone in the special election to replace former Rep. Tim Murphy, who resigned in disgrace over a sex scandal. (Justin Merriman / Washington Examiner)

Is Conor Lamb the new model Democrat? Or will progressives come for him next?

Salena Zito · March 4, 2018 5:01 am

In this photo from Friday, Colorado state Rep. Steve Lebsock listens during a debate about whether to expel the lawmaker over sexual misconduct allegations from his peers. Lebsock changed his party affiliation at the last minute from Democratic to Republican, meaning that his replacement will be a Republican as well. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Embattled Colorado state lawmaker flips to Republican Party right before expulsion vote

Daniel Chaitin · March 3, 2018 1:46 am