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Democrats have a 'smug' problem

Large factions of the left condescendingly believe that dumb people are the reason Trump won in 2016, and won again in 2024.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Trump broke the Democrats’ thermostat

The American left was sent spinning in 2016 and is yet to recalibrate

Business - Financial Times - November 15

When Will Democrats Learn to Say No?

Why supermajority thinking is urgently needed on the left.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

Who will turn the Democrats around?

To regain their competitiveness, Democrats must reinvent themselves

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Carville: 'It was a troubling election for Democrats'

Veteran political strategist James Carville reflected on the 2024 election, calling it a “troubling election for Democrats.” “Fortunately, my most optimistic thing about the Democratic Party is ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Democratic strategist Joel Payne on the next steps for the Democratic Party after their loss

Following setbacks in the White House and Senate, Democrats are looking to assess what went wrong in the election. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about ...

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Is Faltering

The Liberal Democrats, long the guiding force for Japan, are in disarray just when their country needs them the most.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Democratic governors dress as Walz for Halloween

Democratic governors are dressing up as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for Halloween with just five days to go until Election Day. Govs. Wes Moore of Maryland, Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Maura ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Surprising No One, Democrats Ditch Tesla

It’s never a good sign when your customers are embarrassed to be associated with you.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Democrats call for investigation into grocery prices

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) are calling on administration officials to investigate Albertsons and other major grocery chains for “predatory practices” they say ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

North Carolina Breaks Democrats’ Hearts

After several furious months of action, Harris came up short, and Trump came out on top.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Will Democrats be able to claim the House majority?

With about 54 seats in the House yet to be called, Democrats are hopeful that they can claim the House majority by winning over swing districts in New York and California. In several battleground ...

The Democrats threw away a winnable election

Harris was the wrong candidate, and the consequences could be global

World - Financial Times - November 6

Democratic strategist on the party's economic message

A CBS News exit poll found that 45% of voters felt that their financial situation was worse than it was four years ago. Hyma Moore, the former director for the office of Democratic National ...

How Democrats Made It Easy for Trump

Why the 2024 election’s outcome was uniquely foreseeable.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Democrats and the Case of Mistaken Identity Politics

The post mortem is a wake for woke.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Lessons from Florida for the Democratic Party

Despite the left’s constant protestations that, as states and nations become more diverse, they inevitably become more blue, Florida is doing just the opposite.

Politics - The Hill - November 9

The Democratic Blind Spot That Wrecked 2024

Maybe it would have been better if the red wave had crashed ashore in 2022.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Attention Democrats: Don’t mourn, organize!

Although the presidential election is over, the fight must continue.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Who Are the Next Leaders of the Democratic Party?

Democrats will soon have a leadership vacuum, and there will be no shortage of highly ambitious governors, senators and transportation secretaries looking to fill it.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

How the Democrats can win in 2028

If the party changes, the US rightwing realignment won’t last

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Democratic Congressman on the party's messaging, focus

Democratic leaders are divided over what to blame for their 2024 election losses. Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the party's messaging and focus.

Psaki: Democrats are ‘in the wilderness’ with no ‘clear leader’

Former White House Communications Director and MSNBC host Jen Psaki said Democrats right now are “in the wilderness” with no clear leader to guide them after a brutal election loss. “Look, I think ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Is This the End of the White Working-Class Democrat?

Democrats hoped to lose by less in blue-collar areas that had drifted toward Donald Trump. In many places, they may have lost by more.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

Jon Stewart to Democrats: ‘Exploit the loopholes’

Late-night hosts urge Democrats to take a page from the GOP and discuss Trump’s controversial cabinet picks, from Matt Gaetz to RFK Jr. Late-night hosts talk Donald Trump ’s “White House Tinder” ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Will the Democrats finally start listening to the TERFs?

If Democrats are serious about winning back voters who didn’t turn out for Harris-Walz, they should listen to TERFs before the 2026 midterm elections.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

How Democrats Lost Their Base and Their Message

Donald Trump’s populist pitch bumped Democrats off their traditional place in American politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Democrats Rush to Regroup in the Southern Battlegrounds

With critical races in Georgia and North Carolina just two years away, the party is soul-searching on a time crunch.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Harris and the Democrats bet on abortion and lost

Kamala Harris' overemphasis on abortion as a political issue and her attempt to overextend it led to her campaign's failure, as exit polling showed a near-perfect split on the issue and Trump's ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

What’s a Democratic Billionaire to Do Now?

The party’s donor class is still wrestling with Donald Trump’s victory, worried about retribution and sluggish liberal energy. Some rich Democrats are even pondering leaving the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

Washington Democrat calls ballot box burning 'unpatriotic'

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) said Monday the burning of a ballot box in her district was "unpatriotic" and asked for law enforcement to monitor all drop boxes overnight until Election ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

What if Democrats Win the White House and Congress on Tuesday?

If Democrats win the White House and Congress, they might finally make lasting changes to voting rights and abortion access.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

House Democrat locked in tight race in Colorado

Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D-Colo.) is locked in a tight race with Republican Gabe Evans in a competitive Colorado House district, according to a new poll. An Emerson College Polling/KDVR/KWGN/The Hill ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Four open seats complicating Democrats' path to the majority

The Democratic effort to flip control of the House in next week’s elections has been complicated by key retirements that have expanded the battleground for Republicans in the final stretch of the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Republicans and Democrats watch each other's news

As the 2024 election approaches, CBS News asked Republicans and Democrats to watch each other's favorite news channels. The results reveal just how differently each side sees the nation's issues.

Kamala Harris and Democrats will pack the Supreme Court if they win

Kamala Harris has not dismissed the idea of Supreme Court reform, raising concerns that if Democrats win the Senate, they could pack the court with more justices, unless the filibuster remains intact.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Republicans subpoena Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue

Committee on House Administration Chair Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) on Wednesday issued a subpoena to ActBlue, a popular Democratic fundraising platform that has collected record donations for the Harris ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

At home with first-time Democrat voters in Philadelphia

What matters to them in the crucial state of Pennsylvania?

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