Tag: Democratic Party

Sen. Brian Schatz: ‘I’m not sick of winning’ after Dems win close elections

Diana Stancy Correll · November 8, 2017 1:48 am

"Our base turnout is strong. This will be a great night. Thanks to the field team and volunteers who knocked 1.3 million doors last 4 days," Mook said. (AP)

Robby Mook: ‘Big defeat for Trump agenda and tactics’ in Virginia with Ralph Northam win

Daniel Chaitin · November 8, 2017 1:43 am

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez said Tuesday that he hasn't heard a single question from his corner about former interim DNC head Donna Brazile or her new tell-all book. Voters, he said, are more interested in unity and moving forward. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

DNC Chairman Tom Perez says voters are ready to ‘move forward’ amid Donna Brazile accusations

Diana Stancy Correll · November 8, 2017 1:18 am

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam eked out a critical win for Democrats. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Ralph Northam wins Virginia governor’s race, giving boost to Democrats against Trump

Laura Barrón-López · November 8, 2017 1:14 am

Political consultant Roger Stone, a former Trump campaign adviser, has said he is raising money for his legal defense, as federal inquiries continue to look into his involvement in Russian interference in the 2016 election. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)

Roger Stone fundraising $500,000 to ‘clear’ his name amid Russia probes

Naomi Lim · November 8, 2017 12:40 am

Railroading progressives with populist appeal to elevate cookie-cutter liberals won't be a smart strategy, but neither will sprinting further Left and alienating centrist voters. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Beltway Confidential

As they fight internal divisions, Democrats may also be fighting an enthusiasm gap in 2018

Emily Jashinsky · November 7, 2017 9:07 pm

The poll from CNN/SSRS claims only 37 percent of Americans favor the Democratic Party, compared to the 44 percent who held that opinion back in March of this year. (Christian Gooden/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)

Democratic favorability reaches lowest mark in years: Poll

Joe Nuziale · November 7, 2017 8:20 pm

This July 26, 2016 file photo shows former head of the Democratic National Committee Donna Brazile speaking during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)

Beltway Confidential

Donna Brazile’s book accidentally reveals what the Democratic Party really thinks about women

Charlotte Hays · November 7, 2017 7:42 pm

In many districts across the country targeted by the Democrats, that will include advertising highly critical of President Trump, tying Republicans to his provocative rhetoric and in some instances, controversial agenda. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Fearful of alienating Trump voters, Democrats shift attacks to Paul Ryan in targeted districts

David M. Drucker · November 7, 2017 5:46 pm

Former head of the DNC Donna Brazile justifying her reasons for spilling the beans on the Hillary Clinton campaign said, "I report to the voters and what I wanted the voters to understand and the people that support the Democratic Party is that our party was under attack." (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)

Donna Brazile: ‘I don’t report to the Democratic establishment’

Anna Giaritelli · November 7, 2017 1:54 pm

Virginia Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam speaks to volunteers ready to canvas neighborhoods the day before elections. With little mention of the economy or the GOP tax overhaul, Democrats focused on the man in the White House and the racially charged issues raised by Republican Ed Gillespie. (Erica Yoon/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Democrats focus on Trump and racially divisive campaign rhetoric on eve of Virginia governor’s election

Laura Barrón-López · November 7, 2017 11:31 am

It will be even more so if the Republican wins. (AP)

The Virginia governor’s election is just like the 1988 presidential race

Noemie Emery · November 7, 2017 5:01 am