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Top stories - NBC News
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.18 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
In the critical suburbs of Philly, Democratic volunteers seek winnable Republicans
A massive door-knocking operation driven by dedicated volunteers is how Harris officials hope to rival Trump's "lean" efforts in the rural parts of Pennsylvania.16 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats lean into abortion with closing pitch to voters
Democrats are stepping up their warnings over abortion and reproductive rights in the home stretch of the election, hoping that an issue that has been a galvanizing one for the party can pull them ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris's struggles with young men raise alarms for Democrats
Vice President Harris’s polling with young men is raising alarm bells for Democrats as the campaign works to keep cracks from forming in the party’s coalition less than two weeks out from Election ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Democrats anxious as Trump gains ground in tight race
North America editor Sarah Smith found warning signs for Harris when speaking to voters on her own tour of battleground states.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Democrats bet on abortion rights to fire up voters
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump takes a slim lead on the economy, according to our latest poll3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why are the Democrats losing? Hubris.
Both parties are living in their own ideological media bubbles. But it’s worse for the Democrats.3 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Democratic populists are key to congressional control and their party's future
Democrats have struggled with working-class, populist voters, but this year, a slate of congressional races could help reverse the tide -- or intensify it.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats warn of threat to democracy in closing pitch to voters
Democrats are zeroing in on the future of democracy and former President Trump’s response to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as part of their closing pitch to voters two weeks out from Election ...4 days ago -
Health - The New York Times
When Democrats and Republicans Marry, Debates Ensue
For some politically opposed couples, the election can’t end soon enough.4 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Philly's Black motorcycle clubs hit the streets to encourage Black men to vote
A group of 100 Black men on motorcycles rode through Philadelphia as part of a multi-pronged effort to encourage Black men to register to vote and head to the polls.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Senate battle goes from bad to worse for Democrats
Senate Democrats are facing an increasingly tough road to keeping their majority in the upper chamber as races in crucial swing states tighten with just two weeks until Election Day. The path to 51 ...5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats knock McDonald’s over price increases
A group of Democratic senators knocked McDonald’s over its price increases and its “dominant market position” as the largest fast-food chain across the country. In a letter sent to McDonald’s ...5 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The House Race Where Democrats Desperately Want the ‘Democrat’ to Lose
A write-in campaign appears to be Democrats’ only hope in a Georgia congressional district after a lawyer with extreme right-wing views won the party’s primary.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Shapiro on Democrats' chances: 'We've got a better candidate'
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said in an interview that aired Sunday that Democrats have “a better candidate” when it comes to the presidential race. “I think both candidates believe that ...October 20 -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats fight for Tester in Montana as Sheehy pulls away
Democrats are refusing to give up on Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-Mont.) reelection bid even as his chances appear bleak with just more than two weeks until Election Day. To GOP senators and operatives, ...October 20 -
Politics - NBC News
Latino support for Democrats appears to be shrinking in Texas
Democrats have counted on the Latino vote for years, but their support appears to be slipping. NBC News polling shows a growing number of working class Latino voters in Texas are casting their ...October 18 -
Top stories - NBC News
Democrats are nervous — and Harris may be OK with that
Democrats are notoriously quick to worry and slow to appease.October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Are Black voters abandoning the Democratic party? | Steve Phillips
Polls that show Kamala Harris losing Black support have Democrats in a panic. The reality is more complicated. Are Black voters gravitating towards Donald Trump in meaningful numbers? Recent polls ...October 17 -
Top stories - ABC News
Democrats' joint fundraising outpaces Republicans'
Vice President Harris and the Democrats have dwarfed former President Trump and the Republicans in joint fundraising in the last three months, filings show.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Liz Cheney jumps into House races — for Democrats
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is taking her anti-Trump crusade to the congressional battlefield, endorsing Democrats in a pair of contested House races in a sign that she sees the lower chamber ...October 16 -
Sports - ABC News
Phillies enter the offseason confident that bulk of roster is good enough to win the World Series
The Philadelphia Phillies’ season of World Series championship expectations ended with a thud against the New York Mets in the NL Division SeriesOctober 15 -
Politics - The Hill
House Democrats call on companies to retain DEI program
Forty-nine House Democrats signed an open letter to Fortune 1,000 chief executives asking them to affirm their commitment to their workplace equality initiatives, amid heightened backlash and legal ...October 15 -
Sports - ABC News
Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after three straight trips to playoffs
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season after he led the team to three straight trips to the playoffsOctober 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Phillies extend manager Rob Thomson, retain full coaching staff despite NLDS exit vs. Mets
Phillies manager Rob Thomson's contract has been extended through the 2026 seasonOctober 15 -
Sports - ESPN
Phillies extend manager Thomson through 2026
Rob Thomson, who guided the Phillies to a 95-67 record and their first NL East title since 2011, had his contract extended through the 2026 season.October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 MLB Gold Glove finalists: Yankees' Juan Soto, Phillies' Bryce Harper among 60 nominees
The winners will be announced on Sunday, Nov. 3October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats slam GOP for 'attempts to disenfranchise' military voters
Democrats this week slammed Republicans for attempting to obstruct voting for military servicemembers after some GOP lawmakers filed lawsuits targeting overseas voters. Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.), an ...October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Democrats in Congress seek to prevent another Jan. 6 riot
Democrats on a low-profile House committee have been meeting and designing a plan against any attempt to interfere with the Electoral College certification on Jan. 6, 2025.October 15 -
Sports - ESPN
A roster revamp and Kawhi-esque rest: How Philly plans to get Embiid to the Finals
After their offseason high-wire act, the 76ers' focus shifts to integrating new stars -- and keeping their MVP healthy.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Senate majority at risk of falling out of reach for Democrats
Former President Trump's strength in the upper Midwest is putting Senate Democrats on defense, giving the GOP hopes it can not only win the Senate majority but grow it beyond a seat or two. ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
How Democrats are making health care more affordable
As physicians, we are witnessing firsthand how growing health care costs affect average Americans.October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
U.S. to Send Troops to Israel, and a Splintering Democratic Coalition
Plus, SpaceX makes a tricky “catch.”October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Harris Fights to Restore a Splintering Democratic Coalition
Defections from Black and Latino voters are making Kamala Harris more dependent on white, suburban voters — and complicating her path to victory.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Democratic voter registration raises red flags for Harris
Democrats’ voter registration advantage has dropped in three key battleground states — Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Nevada — raising a red flag for Vice President Harris as experts cite a lack ...October 13