House Democrats Commiserate after Harris Election Loss As the Blame Game Begins

After Harris’s Election Loss, Devastated Democrats Play the Blame Game

In interviews, lawmakers and strategists tried to explain Kamala Harris’s defeat, pointing to misinformation, the Gaza war, a toxic Democratic brand and the party’s approach to transgender issues.

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Democrats play blame game after devastating Harris loss

Democrats spent the immediate aftermath of election night on Wednesday looking for answers. In the early hours of what one called a “bloodbath,” they repeatedly questioned how President-elect ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Biden urges reconciliation as Democrats begin blame game

US president seeks to ‘bring down the temperature’ as fury builds in party over loss to Trump

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Democrats Begin the Blame Game, and What Happens to Trump’s Legal Woes

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Where do Democrats go after Kamala Harris' election loss to Trump

The Democratic Party is taking stock of what went wrong and how they can move forward after Kamala Harris' election loss to Donald Trump. Democratic strategist Hyma Moore joined CBS News to discuss ...

Democrats Play the Blame Game

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Watch live: Biden addresses nation after Democrats' election losses

President Biden, with just over 10 weeks left in office, will address the nation Thursday, following significant losses in the election for Democrats across the nation. His remarks from the White ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

'This is a realignment': Shattered Democrats grapple with Harris' loss

Democrats called for a party reckoning on Wednesday, as they attempted to pick up the pieces of their shattered organization a day after Kamala Harris’ loss.

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Sanders ignites Democratic battle over election loss

Democrats are pointing fingers and scrambling for answers over what went wrong with their message on the economy after a resounding loss by Vice President Harris to President-elect Trump that saw ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

White House: 'Global headwinds' partly to blame for election result

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Thursday argued Vice President Harris's election defeat was partly the result of "global headwinds" that have hampered incumbent leaders around the ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours 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 ...

Democratic voters wrestle with Harris' loss to Trump: What went wrong?

For many Democratic voters, Vice President Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump was disappointing but not surprising, they said in interviews, agreeing that their party hadn't done enough to talk ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Bernie Sanders blasts Democratic Party following Kamala Harris loss

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders issued a scathing statement on what he called the Democratic Party's "disastrous" campaign following Kamala Harris' loss.

Yellen was no Hamilton: Why one JPMorgan strategist blames Treasury chief for Harris loss

Janet Yellen had a low media profile heading into Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss.

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Election 2024 live updates: Trump flips battleground state of Arizona

Former President Trump has won the election in key swing states such as Georgia and Pennsylvania, and is projected to win the necessary 270 Electoral College votes, while Republicans have taken ...

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Kamala Harris campaign staff emotionally devastated after election loss, concession to Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign staff is coming to grips and trying to understand what went wrong in the wake of their loss to Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle reports ...

Harris gives Democrats a boost, but control of House up for grabs

Democrats have a fair shot at flipping control of the House — largely because of the boost provided by Vice President Harris at the top of the ticket — but the battle is a horse race that is too ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Democrats in tight House races ride Harris fundraising momentum to outpace GOP

Democratic candidates in the most competitive House races overwhelmingly outraised their Republican opponents between July and September, buoyed by a surge in enthusiasm when Vice President Harris ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

England captain George absolves Ford of blame after dramatic loss to All Blacks

Fly-half George Ford missed late penalty and drop goal ‘He hasn’t missed many so we certainly can’t blame him’ Jamie George admitted his side had failed to take a golden opportunity to beat the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

How Democrats can win control of the House even if Trump is elected president

Democrats could win control of the House in the 2024 elections even if Donald Trump wins the presidency, providing a curb on his legislative agenda.

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Kamala Harris makes last appeal to Pennsylvania voters as Election Day begins

With Election Day here, Vice President Kamala Harris made multiple stops to energize voters in a pivotal battleground state. Campaign communications director Michael Tyler joins "CBS Mornings ...

Watch Live: Harris gives concession speech after loss to Trump

Donald Trump has won a second term in the White House after surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed for victory, CBS News projected Wednesday morning.

For Many Voters, the Economy Feels Personal, and They Blame the Democrats

Years of inflation have left American consumers in a state of sticker shock, and ready to point fingers when dishing out blame.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Democrats think ground game can save Harris, beat Trump

Democrats say they have the secret sauce when it comes to defeating former President Trump: It all comes down to their ground game. During the final stretch of the campaign, their operation in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Latest from Harris campaign on 2024 election loss to president-elect Trump

Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discusses what to know about the latest from Kamala Harris' campaign after the vice president is projected to lose the presidential race to former ...

Democrats sweat Harris' polls, but strategists say election is 'jump ball': ANALYSIS

Operatives from each side see both paths to victory and potential pitfalls.

Where does the Democratic Party go after Trump elected again

Former President Donald Trump has been elected president again and Republicans are making big gains in Congress. Democratic strategist and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne has more on what ...

Democratic Voters Are Exhausted After This Election. What Happens Next?

Many who became activists during the first Trump administration are questioning if they can summon the strength to do it all over again.

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Harris voters mourn loss after sobering concession speech: ‘There’s nothing left’

Sorrow pervades Howard University campus as Democratic candidate encourages supporters to ‘keep fighting’. US election 2024 – live news updates Full story: Harris urges supporters to ‘never ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning

Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...

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Election Day officially begins as Harris, Trump tie in Dixville Notch midnight vote

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have tied in the Dixville Notch midnight vote kicking off the official start to 2024's Election Day.

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 ...

House Democrats Commiserate after Harris Election Loss As the Blame Game Begins

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