Democrats Michigan Turning

Mideast conflict has some Democrats in Michigan turning away from Harris

The Israel-Hamas war is a major vulnerability for Vice President Kamala Harris, with some uncommitted Democratic voters considering leaving the presidential box on their ballots blank.

In Michigan, Democratic enthusiasm competes with disaffection

As she faces dissent from parts of the traditional Democratic base, Kamala Harris is counting on expanded support from suburban voters and former Republicans.

Democrats maintain control of Kildee's Michigan House seat

Michigan state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet will win the race for the open seat representing the state’s 8th Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projects. McDonald Rivet defeated Republican ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Michigan Democrats defend state Supreme Court majority

Democrats have expanded their majority on the Michigan Supreme Court after winning a pair of races on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. Justice Kyra Harris Bolden, a former appointee ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan Senate race

Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D) is projected to win the hotly contested Senate race in Michigan, according to Decision Desk HQ, keeping a key swing-state seat in the Democratic column. Slotkin, a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Democrats' bet on a generation of liberal voters has backfired badly

Latino, black and younger voters once helped Obama win power - Trump made gains with all three groups this election. Why?

‘They blew it’: Democrats lost 22,000 votes in Michigan’s heavily Arab American cities

Trump’s courting of Arab American voters and the Biden-Harris Gaza policy turned votes away from the Democrat. Kamala Harris received at least 22,000 fewer votes than Joe Biden did four years ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

How a Democrat Turned Back the Trump Tide on Long Island

Laura Gillen was elected to Congress in Nassau County, where Democrats are grappling with a new political reality.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Joe Biden turns 82 as Democrats begin search for younger party leaders

Party calls for generational shift and looks to younger governors after Harris’s defeat in presidential election. Joe Biden marked his 82nd birthday on Wednesday as Democrats began searching for ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Here in Michigan, we know the Democrats have failed on Gaza – and they’ll pay dearly for it | Mona Mawari

My community is a hub of Arab and Muslim America. Kamala Harris’s stance on the Middle East has left us hurt and angry. We speak to voters in the states that will decide the US election about the ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Democrats in Michigan ‘freaked out’ by Trump – and trying to win swing state on a knife-edge

As Trump ratchets up the fear and spews his threats, Democrats are battling to ensure people turn out to vote. Pat Parker has campaigned for Democratic presidential candidates in the battleground ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan Senate seat over Republican Mike Rogers

Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin defeated GOP former Rep. Mike Rogers in the race for Michigan’s open Senate seat, NBC News projects.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Harris turns to the Democratic Party's biggest stars to make her closing argument to voters

After having spent the last month trying to persuade undecided voters to support her, Kamala Harris will now pivot to the closing argument phase of her campaign.

Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live

White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Punches thrown as Michigan beats Michigan St.

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland and Michigan State defensive end Anthony Jones pushed, shoved and butted helmets, triggering a skirmish in the final seconds of the Wolverines win.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Trump stumps in Michigan, Pennsylvania

A day after he recorded a nearly three-hour podcast with Joe Rogan, former President Donald Trump made back-to-back "Blue Wall" visits, campaigning in Michigan and Pennsylvania on Saturday. Nikole ...

Harris huddles with Michigan workers

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Ve Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Harris courts workers in Michigan ahead of election Vice President Harris made ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Harris campaigns across Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris made multiple campaign stops in Michigan on Sunday. The Harris campaign also touted its ground game, with volunteers knocking on millions of doors across the ...

Union votes could be key in Michigan

In Michigan, union votes could prove to be crucial to the winning candidate. Jericka Duncan has more.

Is this economy turning against cities?

The economic effects of the pandemic on the urban real estate market are well known: spiking rents and mortgage rates, a large dip in sales, and an overall mismatch between housing supply and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

The Conservatives’ deepening turn to the right

Kemi Badenoch’s task is to restore the party’s appeal to Britain at large

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Why are the Democrats losing? Hubris.

Both parties are living in their own ideological media bubbles. But it’s worse for the Democrats.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

My Manifesto for Despairing Democrats

Here’s how to be a watchdog, not a lap dog, for the next four tumultuous years, while holding on to your sanity.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Where Does This Leave Democrats?

The coalition the Democratic Party built in the Obama years has crumbled. But Democrats can choose how to respond.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Democrats Play the Blame Game

Also, another interest rate cut. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Democrats Who Won

We’re covering this year’s successful Democratic campaigns.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

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 - 6 days ago

When Will Democrats Learn to Say No?

Why supermajority thinking is urgently needed on the left.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Michigan lands top international recruit Goodman

Top international basketball prospect Oscar Goodman has committed to the Michigan Wolverines, he told ESPN on Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Donald Trump campaigns in battleground Michigan and Pennsylvania on Saturday

Donald Trump campaigned in two key battleground states today after a three hour interview Friday with the nation's most popular podcaster. NBC News' Dasha Burns reports.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Harris calls attention to abortion rights in Michigan, Texas

One day after holding a rally with Beyoncé in Houston, Texas, focused on reproductive rights, Vice President Kamala Harris was in Michigan Saturday again campaigning on access to abortion, where ...

Michelle Obama urges support for Harris in Michigan rally

The rally in Kalamazoo was Michelle Obama's first appearance on the campaign trail since she spoke at the Democratic National Convention

Harris to make final push for battleground Michigan

In the final sprint to Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to barnstorm battleground Michigan as part of her final push across swing states. It comes after a weekend rally in ...

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Harris campaigning in Michigan on Monday; Trump travels to Georgia

Vice President Harris is campaigning in Michigan on Monday while former President Trump heads to Georgia, as the two presidential nominees kick off their final full week before voters head to the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Norah O'Donnell unpacks interview with Harris in Michigan

In a new interview, Vice President Kamala Harris told "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell that a second Trump term could be perilous for the country's national security. ...

Harris struggles to keep the faith of Arab-Americans in Michigan

Israel’s war in Gaza has cost the support of important constituency in battleground state

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Harris campaigns in crucial Michigan, focusing on the economy

Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Michigan, focusing on the economy, with many voters saying they think they'll do better economically under a second Trump presidency. Harris will deliver ...

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Harris tops Trump by 5 points in Michigan: Poll

Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump in battleground Michigan by 5 points, a new survey found. The poll from Susquehanna University Polling and Research shows Harris garnering ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

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