Democratic Party

The article warns that the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are attempting to take over the Democratic Party, mirroring their own internal capture. A former DSA member and local leader describes the current DSA as illiberal, dogmatic, and hostile to traditional American political norms.

Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine U.S. Senate race amid sexual assault allegations he denies, forcing Democrats to seek a new nominee by July 27. The party is considering a nominating convention to choose a replacement, with multiple candidates already announcing bids for the Senate nomination.

Graham Platner submitted his withdrawal from Maine's U.S. Senate race, ending his campaign amid a sexual assault allegation he denies. Maine Democrats must now find a replacement candidate by July 27 to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race critical for Senate control.

Joy Behar criticized Kamala Harris as an unlikely 2028 presidential candidate on 'The View', advocating for straight White men instead. Co-hosts debated Democratic Party future, with Behar arguing identity politics and voter realism should guide candidate choices, while others emphasized charisma and diversity.

The Washington State Investment Board, which manages pension funds, should divest from fossil fuel holdings as per state Democratic Party guidance.

Sen. Bernie Sanders faces criticism for endorsing candidates with controversial pasts, including Graham Platner, Adam Hamawy, Melat Kiros, Randy Villegas, and Cori Bush. Democrats question his judgment in promoting untested candidates amid scandals involving allegations of rape, ties to a convicted terrorist, and involvement in child sex-abuse settlements.

The article discusses the competition among states to host the first Democratic primary and how this competition reflects broader debates about the future direction of the Democratic Party.

The Senate primary race between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan highlights the Democratic Party's growing ideological divide and contrasting campaign strategies.

Southern Black leaders express feelings of abandonment by the Democratic Party amid the Supreme Court's decision weakening the Voting Rights Act and Republican plans to redraw district lines. They highlight neglect from Democratic candidates, congressional leadership, and underfunding, while criticizing the party's failure to pass voting rights legislation.

Rahm Emanuel called for a new approach to U.S.-Israel ties, criticizing Netanyahu’s government and advocating for changes in military aid and renewed efforts toward Palestinian statehood. The comments come amid divided American public opinion and the Democratic Party on support for Israel.

Maine is a key state in the Democratic Party's plan to win back the U.S. Senate. The plan is in trouble as Democrats scramble to replace nominee Graham Platner, who is not going quietly.

Victor Marx won the Republican primary for Colorado governor, defeating state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer. Marx, a Marine Corps veteran, will face Democrat Phil Weiser in November. Colorado has not elected a Republican governor in over two decades, and Marx led the GOP field in fundraising with $2.8 million in contributions.

A survey found most Jewish Americans believe the Democratic and Republican parties and President Trump do not represent them well. The AP-NORC Center poll reported 15% of Jewish Americans feel the Democratic Party supports them extremely well, and 16% feel the same about the GOP.

An ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner, Emily Suttle-Braun, publicly supports women who accused him of misconduct, stating she believes the accusers. She criticizes political parties and progressive spaces for sexual misconduct issues and faults the handling of Platner's Senate campaign. Platner has denied the allegations.

A Virginia man is accused of planting pipe bombs near Democratic and Republican party headquarters before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. He faces a trial set for February 2027, with the judge rejecting his claim that President Trump's pardons apply to him, and could receive decades in prison if convicted.

Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, is running for governor in Wisconsin to test leftist voter support in a swing state. Her campaign faces Republican Tom Tiffany, who has Trump's endorsement, with the primary set for August 11.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals that 63% of Jewish adults in the U.S. view antisemitism as a serious problem, with few believing either political party supports Jewish people effectively. Many Jewish Americans, including self-identified Democrats, feel isolated due to criticism of Israel and antisemitism, with 41% saying the Democratic Party supports the Jewish community poorly.

A new AP-NORC poll finds that 63% of Jewish Americans view antisemitism as a serious problem, with most feeling unsupported by political leaders. Many Jewish adults, including diehard Democrats like Yahm Levin, report discomfort expressing their Jewish identity in leftist circles due to criticism of Israel.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals that 63% of Jewish Americans view antisemitism as a serious problem, with most feeling unsupported by political leaders. Only 15% believe the Democratic Party supports Jewish people well, while half of Jewish adults say Donald Trump and Republicans do not support them effectively.

A new AP-NORC poll finds that 63% of Jewish adults in the U.S. view antisemitism as a serious problem, with most feeling unsupported by political leaders. Only 15% believe the Democratic Party supports Jewish people well, while half say former President Donald Trump and Republicans do not support them effectively. Many Jewish Americans, including Democrats, report feeling isolated due to political divisions over Israel.

Graham Platner's exit from Maine's Senate race removes a perceived advantage for Sen. Susan Collins' reelection bid, as his personal controversies were expected to help offset challenges in a blue state. Collins' team now faces the prospect of a more conventional general election with a Democratic candidate having a 'cleaner record.'

Sen. John Fetterman criticized Graham Platner after the latter dropped out of the Maine U.S. Senate race following a rape allegation. Platner faced multiple scandals, including sexual misconduct and domestic abuse allegations, and denied the rape claim in an 11-minute video. Fetterman called Platner a 'dead man walking' and accused him of being a 'total piece of trash.'

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign following sexual assault allegations. He has denied all claims and announced his decision via a social media video.

Graham Platner plans to withdraw from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault claim, which has intensified divisions within the Democratic Party. He criticized Washington leaders for interfering in the candidate replacement process and denied the allegations as 'categorically false'.

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville criticized Democrats for failing to vet Graham Platner during his Senate campaign, as new sexual assault allegations emerge. Maine resident Jenny Racicot accused Platner of rape, while Platner has denied the claim. Carville previously defended Platner amid earlier controversies but now calls the lack of candidate vetting a failure of political norms.

Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Senate race following allegations of sexual assault and other controversies, complicating Democrats' efforts to unseat Republican incumbent Susan Collins. Platner's resignation leaves the party with a challenge to find a replacement candidate while retaining his grassroots support.

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, announced his withdrawal from the race following a sexual assault allegation. The incident has sparked internal party conflict and threatens Democrats' efforts to regain control of the Senate.

Graham Platner, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Maine, announced his withdrawal from the race following a sexual assault allegation. His exit could disrupt Democratic efforts to regain Senate control and highlights internal party divisions.

Rahm Emanuel is considering a 2028 presidential run as a Democrat but faces criticism for appealing to an antisemitic faction within his party. The article describes his strategy as 'beyond-despicable.'

Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger, a Rockland Democrat and former nurse, is being encouraged by embattled Senate nominee Graham Platner to consider replacing him if he withdraws from the race. Geiger has not been officially named as a replacement, and Platner has not formally dropped out. She stated she would not 'throw Graham under the bus' and described Platner as 'a man becoming a better man' despite allegations against him.

Republicans are optimistic about maintaining Senate control as Democrats struggle with internal issues in Maine. A sexual assault accusation against Democratic candidate Graham Platner has weakened his campaign, with potential replacements seen as less threatening to Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The National Republican Senatorial Committee suggests Democrats now lack a viable path to a Senate majority without Maine.

Republicans are gaining confidence in their Senate majority prospects due to Democratic infighting in Maine, where candidate Graham Platner faces a credible sexual assault allegation. The controversy has shifted Maine's Senate race from a Democratic advantage to a chaotic situation with no clear nominee, reducing Democrats' chances of flipping the seat.

Graham Platner's Senate campaign faces a sexual assault allegation, while Bernie Sanders' movement, using entryism to influence the Democratic Party, remains resilient. Establishment Democrats struggle to counter Sanders' grassroots energy and influence, despite Platner's issues.

Tad Devine, former chief strategist for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign, discusses in his book 'How the Democrats Screwed Bernie' how the Democratic establishment allegedly undermined Sanders during the 2016 primary. He argues that the party's actions contributed to Donald Trump's victory and calls for campaign finance reform to prevent similar outcomes.

Rahm Emanuel warned Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' due to its leadership's policies, urging a new path to peace and economic ties with Arab states. He criticized U.S. subsidies to Israel's defense and called for sanctions against Israelis involved in attacks on Palestinians, reflecting shifting Democratic Party support for Israel.

The article discusses the growing influence of former CIA officers in Democratic politics, highlighting Elissa Slotkin and Abigail Spanberger's political advancements and criticizing their actions, such as Spanberger vetoing Democratic legislative priorities. It argues that CIA operatives in elected office pose risks to democracy and human rights due to their training in deception.

A heated primary debate in Michigan highlighted tensions within the Democratic Party between moderate Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The candidates clashed over campaign funding, U.S. policy toward Israel, and transparency, with El-Sayed accusing Stevens of corporate influence and Stevens alleging GOP support for El-Sayed. The winner will face former Rep. Mike Rogers in a critical Senate race.

The Democratic party is facing internal conflict over the nomination of scandal-plagued Graham Platner. A Senate hopeful is attempting to select his own replacement amid the turmoil.

Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, faces a rape accusation from his ex-girlfriend Jenny Racicot, leading to calls from Democratic politicians for him to drop out of the race to avoid being on the general election ballot. Platner's campaign denies the allegations, claiming they are orchestrated by out-of-state operatives, but messages from 2023 support the claim. The accusation adds to a series of controversies surrounding his campaign, including a Nazi tattoo, sexting scandal, and Reddit posts criticizing sexual assault, Black people, and rural voters.

Far-left podcaster Cenk Uygur defended Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner after a rape allegation emerged, with Platner denying the claims and facing political backlash. Uygur accused media of targeting Platner due to his anti-Israel stance and opposition to corporate PACs.