Tag: Democratic Party

Dems wonder if ‘identity politics’ did them in

Al Weaver · November 22, 2016 3:57 am

"The regressive agenda we can expect from President Trump and congressional Republicans means that our party cannot afford to fall short of reclaiming our majority in 2018," said Rep. Tim Ryan. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg)

Pelosi challenger wants to shake up DCCC

Nicole Duran · November 22, 2016 12:40 am

Hill staffers preferred Tim Ryan over Nancy Pelosi for minority leader, according to a report. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Beltway Confidential

Republicans better hope Nancy Pelosi defeats Tim Ryan

Philip Wegmann · November 21, 2016 8:34 pm

On Tuesday morning attorney general-designate Jeff Sessions will become the first Trump nominee to undergo a Senate confirmation hearing. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

Poor Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III

Daniel Allott · November 21, 2016 6:09 pm

Sanders: Democrats need to move away from ‘identity politics’

Al Weaver · November 21, 2016 4:48 pm

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, is a rumored contender to become U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, as she is herself a veteran.

Trump meets with Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard

Sarah Bedford · November 21, 2016 4:27 pm

President Obama didn't pin the blame of Democratic losses on Hillary Clinton, and instead blamed the party's messaging. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama blames messaging, bad luck, ‘our system’

Pete Kasperowicz · November 21, 2016 2:11 pm

"I'm endorsing Bernie because he is talking about the issues that are important to American families," saidÂ Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Ellison says he’s ready to increase voter turnout as next DNC leader

Kyle Feldscher · November 21, 2016 2:09 pm

Washington Secrets

More rudeness: Biden bumper sticker ‘I DIDN’T VOTE FOR TRUMP’

Paul Bedard · November 20, 2016 5:33 pm

"When we don't talk about economics, we lose elections," Ryan said. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Pelosi challenger: Dems ‘got off message’ in election

Gabby Morrongiello · November 20, 2016 3:10 pm

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the outcome of the U.S. presidential election will not impact Chicago's commitment as a sanctuary city for immigrants. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)

No sanctuary for Dems’ immigration lawlessness

Washington Examiner · November 20, 2016 5:03 am

Former chairman of the national Democratic Party Howard Dean's 50-state campaign was focused on getting connected with the macro problem. The Election Day losses evaporated everything that Dean had put in place for the comeback midterms of 2006. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

The Democrats’ macro problem

Salena Zito · November 20, 2016 5:02 am