South Korea’s ruling party sweeps local elections but loses key mayoral contest Outcome complicates president Lee Jae Myung’s bid to solidify political mandate The Independent UK · Jun 4
‘Joe and I were devastated’: Jill Biden opens up on their ‘close friends’ saying ‘terrible things’ to force Joe Biden out of 2024 presidential race “What’s the purpose of anger now?” We Got This Covered · Jun 3
Democrats don’t get why they’ve lost most working class voters Since 2016, when Donald Trump shattered the Democrats’ blue wall by winning working-class voters across the Midwest, a cottage industry has sprung up on the left dedicated to answering a single question: How can Democrats win back the working class? The Conversation · Jun 2
Democrats are at a huge crossroads in California governor’s race If Tom Steyer wins, that could send positive shock waves through the Democratic party The Guardian - US · Jun 2
A plan to win back lost Democrat voters Uncommitted Movement activist Abbas Alawieh is stepping from behind the scenes to run for state Senate in Michigan Salon · Jun 2
Why Socialism Won't Deliver Government Efficiency Plus: the Democratic Party's candidate problem, property tax breaks for seniors, and the UFC on the White House lawn Reason · Jun 1
Maine Senate candidate had a tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol, but House Democrats are split on whether it should disqualify him Platner insists he never knew what it meant. We Got This Covered · May 29
Democrats official X account turns vulgar to bash Stephen Miller A photo of Talarico, the Democrats’ pick in a consequential U.S. Senate race in Texas, sparked the online spat The Independent UK · May 27
The Eternal Recurrence of Colin Allred The former Dallas congressman and (twice) Senate hopeful successfully completed his redux bid to come back to the U.S. House. Texas Observer · May 27
Is boring back? The California governor’s race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party A massive field, no clear frontrunners and one big scandal have turned the high-stakes battle into a head-scratcher The Guardian - US · May 23
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was appointed as director of national intelligence at the start of Trump's second term as US president. Euronews · May 22
Democrats Tried To Bury 2024 Election Autopsy Why is the party so dead set against learning from its own mistakes? Reason · May 22
What the DNC autopsy won't admit Focused on messaging and ad spend, the autopsy ignores Democrats' real problem: their platform Salon · May 22
How Kamala Harris sank: Democrats admit 2024 went horribly wrong but have no roadmap for 2028 TOI correspondent from Washington: After months of secrecy, recrimination, leaks, and intra-party paranoia, the Democratic Party on Thursday released its long-awaited autopsy of the disastrous 2024 presidential campaign that resulted in Kamala Harris losing the election to Donald Trump, turning the post mortem into another debacle. The Times of India · May 21
The Independent UK · May 21 Outrage after Democratic candidate calls for ‘American Zionists’ to be jailed in ICE detention center The Texas congressional contender was swiftly rebuked by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who branded the comments “absolutely disgusting”
Ballotpedia · May 20 Keisha Bottoms won the Democratic primary for governor in Georgia Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) defeated six other candidates to win the Democratic Party primary for governor on May 19, 2026, receiving 58% of the vote. Lance and three other candidates — Geoff Duncan, Jason Esteves, and Michael Thurmond — led in polling, fundraising, and media coverage ahead of the primary.
Latin Times · May 20 AOC, Jeffries and More Democrats Slam Texas Candidate for Antisemitic Comments: 'This is Absolutely Disgusting' "This vile language by her is disqualifying and has no place in American politics, and certainly not in the Democratic Party," said Jeffries and Rep. Suzan DelBene in a joint statement
The Economic Times · May 19 After Trump, who? Democrats enter an unusually open race for 2028 Democratic hopefuls are already positioning themselves for a 2028 presidential run, with governors, senators, and past candidates actively engaging in early-voting states. While no one has formally declared, the field is beginning to take shape, with potential contenders like Andy Beshear, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg making early moves.
The Guardian - US · May 19 Could a Pennsylvania primary decide the Democratic party’s new direction? Election in Allentown pits three establishment insiders against a firefighter with a populist message
The Independent UK · May 15 Democrats back Independents over own candidates in latest bid to beat Republicans ‘The Democratic Party’s brand is awful right now,’ said Dem strategist Josh Schwerin
Reason · May 13 John Fetterman: 'I'm a Very Pro-Capitalist Democrat' Sen. John Fetterman discusses the state of the Democratic Party, immigration, foreign policy, and the dangers of political extremism.
Reason · May 11 Elected Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht Switches from Democrat to Independent "It is my hope that Pennsylvanians, and Americans, of all viewpoints and backgrounds will oppose and resist the scourge of Jew-hatred before it undermines what our ancestors have built here."
Texas Observer · May 8 Jesse Jackson Comes to Town In honor of the late civil rights leader, the Observer resurfaces an encounter between the reverend and Molly Ivins.
The Independent UK · May 7 Democratic senators press US military on Israel's evacuation zones, warning of legal risks Twelve U.S. Democratic Senators have asked the U.S. Central Command about coordination with Israel on evacuation zones in Lebanon and Iran
We Got This Covered · May 7 ‘I want NO Republican Party!’: Hasan Piker slams Obama for wanting a strong Republican Party Obama just underlined why the Democrats are so ineffective.