Tag: Democratic Party

Agreeing on a precise definition of "identity politics" will be helpful as a means of better explaining the problem. (Pixabay)

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Defining ‘identity politics’

Emily Jashinsky · February 16, 2018 3:36 pm

"A banquet for everyone up here. Crumbs for people down here. I'll repeat that," Nancy Pelosi said. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

‘I’ll repeat that’: Nancy Pelosi won’t back down from calling GOP tax cuts ‘crumbs’

Al Weaver · February 15, 2018 7:16 pm

Duckworth said voters in the Midwest can teach Democrats a lesson after three states — Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania — voted for President Trump. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Tammy Duckworth: Democrats ‘have to care about everyone’

Caitlin Yilek · February 14, 2018 1:37 pm

The Feb. 8-12 survey found 39 percent of registered voters would pick a Republican candidate compared with the 38 percent who said they would vote for a Democrat. (iStock photo)

Republicans retake the lead over Democrats in generic ballot: Poll

Anna Giaritelli · February 14, 2018 12:43 pm

Democrat Margaret Good (pictured right), who ran against Republican candidate James Buchanan, won in a Florida state House election by a 52-45 margin. The seat is the 36th flip since President Trump assumed office. (Screenshot via Margaret Good for State House website)

Democrats flip 36th state House seat since Trump’s inauguration in Florida special election

Diana Stancy Correll · February 14, 2018 1:37 am

According to Krystal Ball, her group's intent is to serve as a third party for candidates to help them create higher name-identification in their races and to connect them with potential donors. (Twitter)

Krystal Ball’s Democratic PAC gives less than 3 percent of money raised to candidates

Al Weaver · February 13, 2018 11:32 pm

Polling shows Trump's approval rating ticked up to 44 percent in the first week of February from 40 percent approval in November. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Democratic super PAC warns Trump’s approval is rising

Laura Barrón-López · February 13, 2018 7:27 pm

"If they refuse to take yes for an answer, then they have no one to blame but themselves," said Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Tom Cotton: ‘No question’ Democrats are to blame if DACA bill fails

Pete Kasperowicz · February 13, 2018 1:44 pm

Sen. Bill Cassidy said that groundswell could start as states begin to shoulder more of the financial burden of Obamacare's Medicaid expansion. (Zach Gibson/ Bloomberg)

Bill Cassidy says it’s unlikely Republicans will take another stab at Obamacare alone

Robert King · February 12, 2018 10:47 pm

"The budget is a statement of our values, but the president's brutal collection of broken promises and staggering cuts shows he does not value the future of seniors, children and working families," Nancy Pelosi said in a statement. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Nancy Pelosi: Trump budget would ‘compound the cruelty’ of GOP tax bill

Al Weaver · February 12, 2018 7:16 pm

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said the Trump proposal "falls short," of the Democratic plan to expand high-speed internet access and improve roads and bridges as well as modernize the electric grid "while creating millions of good-paying, middle-class jobs." (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Chuck Schumer: Infrastructure proposal would lead to ‘Trump tolls’

Susan Ferrechio · February 12, 2018 6:40 pm

"I did not want DACA in the budget," President Trump said Monday, referring to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that his administration plans to wind down early next month. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump calls on Democrats to negotiate DACA deal: ‘It’s really up to them’

Sarah Bedford · February 12, 2018 5:39 pm