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Chicago Democrats pitching 2024 convention present picture of unity to national party despite tension over leadership battle

CHICAGO — Illinois’ top Democrats gathered on a Fulton Market venue stage Tuesday in an attempt to present a unified front to national party officials reviewing Chicago’s 2024 presidential convention bid, masking an intensifying battle over control of the state Democratic Party.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois Democrats display united front — at least on hopes Chicago will host 2024 convention

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison’s visit to Chicago comes as U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly faces opposition as chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois, with advisers to Gov. J.B Pritzker and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch recruiting state Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez, D-Cicero, to replace her.

Chicago Sun-Times

Italian government collapse: the political chess moves behind Mario Draghi's resignation

Political instability in Italy is nothing new – the country has had 67 governments in less than 75 years. Its politicians are often shortsighted, moved by special interests and career concerns, rather than by the common good. This is what’s behind the collapse of the most recent government – the…

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Russia poses threat to Italian election, says centre-left chief

Moscow could try to skew the forthcoming Italian national election by spreading fake news on social media to favour pro-Russian parties, the head of Italy's centre-left Democratic Party (PD) said on Monday.

Reuters

Outgoing President fulfilled BJP’s agenda: Ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti

Former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday accused the outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind of ‘fulfilling BJP’s political agenda‘.

The Hindu

Patriotism can’t be imposed: Mehbooba Mufti on Tiranga campaign

BJP and the district administration are undertaking several initiatives to encourage locals to unfurl the Tricolour on the occasion of 75th Independence Day

The Hindu

Lawmakers press Commerce secretary over Big Tech ties

WASHINGTON — Two influential progressive lawmakers are raising concerns about what they say is excessive corporate influence at the Commerce Department, escalating a clash between the left wing of the Democratic Party and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

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How the states went nuts — what's next?

Political scientist Jacob Grumbach on his new book and how U.S. states became "Laboratories Against Democracy"

Salon

Spotlight shines on politicians with ties to Unification Church Ties between Unification Church, politicians in the spotlight

The fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has brought to light relationships between the religious group widely known as the Unification Church and politicians in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the opposition camp.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Sean Maloney and Alessandra Biaggi running in New York’s 17th Congressional District Democratic primary

Sean Maloney and Alessandra Biaggi are running in the Democratic Party primary for New York’s 17th Congressional District on Aug. 23, 2022. Mondaire Jones (D) has represented the 17th Congressional District since 2021 but is running in New York’s 10th Congressional District this election cycle.

Ballotpedia

Democratic Party of Illinois chair Kelly faces rival recruited by Pritzker team, state House speaker

State. Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez, D-Cicero, told the Sun-Times Friday she is seeking to oust U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., as the chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times

Abe faction settles on temporary leaders, but future remains murky

The Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction, which had been led by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, decided on an interim leadership structure at its general meeting on Thursday. It was the first meeting since Abe was fatally shot on July 8.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Who gains or loses, what's next in Italy crisis

Italian Premier Mario Draghi's decision to turn in his resignation after his “unity” coalition broke apart dramatically in Parliament was the latest step in a political crisis that could take months before a new government is solidly in place to lead the European Union's third-largest economy

The Independent UK

NY Democrats call for investigation of Rep. Lee Zeldin as part of Jan. 6 hearings

NEW YORK — The New York State Democratic Party is demanding the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection extend its probe to include GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin, who’s running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in this year’s gubernatorial race.

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The Independent UK

Democrats say they’re the most extreme Republicans to ever run for office. So, why are they helping them win?

Democrats are once again employing a controversial strategy to boost extremist Republican candidates in primary campaigns. Experts say they’re “playing with fire.”

The Guardian - US

Perhaps it’s time to kick Joe Manchin out of the Democratic party

At every opportunity, Manchin has sabotaged Democrats’ agenda. What’s going on here? It’s spelled m-o-n-e-y

The Guardian - US

Pro-Israel hardliners spend millions to transform Democratic primaries

Critics say Aipac and its allies are seeking to influence Democratic politics with money from Republican billionaires

Tribune News Service

3 takeaways from Texas Democratic Party convention as midterm elections approach

DALLAS — For more than two decades, Texas Democrats have been trying to wander out of the wilderness, and the upcoming midterm elections may be one of their toughest odysseys.

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Salon

Joe Walsh warns of major MAGA violence

Outspoken Trump critic Joe Walsh tells Salon why the Democratic Party is outmatched in the fight for democracy

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Will Bunch: How Americans angry over abortion rights, guns can turn rage into a mass movement

Betsy Clarke, a 68-year-old retired psychotherapist in Normandy Beach, New Jersey, is the classic profile of lifelong Democratic Party activist, who first marched for abortion rights some 40 years ago. More recently, she attended the massive Women's March after Donald Trump's inauguration, protested for gun control, donated to congressional candidates,…

Salon

Alan Dershowitz feels "canceled"

"I have essentially been excluded from the Democratic Party," Dershowitz says

The Guardian - US

The other Joe: how Manchin destroys Biden’s plans, angering Democrats

The centrist Democrat senator has repeatedly stood in the way of the president’s most ambitious legislative aspirations and derailed fragile negotiations

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa fends off two challengers, wins another term

Hinojosa, who became party chair in 2012, was among those who were the target of Democratic frustration over the party’s lack of gains in Texas in the 2020 election.

The Texas Tribune

At Texas Democratic Party convention, recognition of high stakes and a tough road ahead

Attendees in Dallas seemed energized by the state’s abortion ban, lax gun laws and power grid failures. But they also knew they face major headwinds.

The Times of India

Patna: Eerie silence prevails at Phulwarisharif after terror module busted

PATNA: An eerie silence prevailed in Nayatola and Gulistan localities of Phulwarisharif in the city on Friday as well following the arrest of three people owing allegiance to Popular Front of India (PFI) and Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) on Monday night. These localities house several residential and business…

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