Category: Democratic Party

A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

The New York Times – On the Runway:
State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, defeated a moderate who dramatically out-raised her with grass-roots enthusiasm. Can it carry her to victory in November?
Democratic Socialists Look for Upsets in Hostile Territory: Florida

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Three primaries for the House and the Senate on Tuesday pose a fresh test for the left, this time in a conservative-leaning state where socialism is often seen as a dirty word.
The Democrats Aren’t in Tea Party Territory — Yet

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Democrats aren’t shifting left as much as you may think.
Republicans Are Trying to Hide These Health Care Cuts

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Republicans are taking deliberate steps to make health care less affordable.
How Are the Democrats’ Midterm Dreams Shaping Up?

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Democratic divisions, polling misses and Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing: the week in politics.
Can Senator Ed Markey’s Progressive Politics Help Him Overcome the Age Issue?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Ed Markey is hoping that his progressive politics will save him in Massachusetts.
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Pushes Back Against Endorsement From Kamala Harris

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The campaign of Mary Peltola said it was focused on issues important to Alaska and did not approve a message of support from Ms. Harris.
The 5 Congress Members Whose Families Trade the Most Stocks

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Some lawmakers and their families have traded millions of dollars worth of stocks since the start of this term.
How Thanksgiving Became Political: Francesca Hong’s Tweets Explained

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Ahead of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, a past tweet by the assemblywoman that called for the holiday to be canceled was resurfaced.
Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Shows the Limits of the Progressive Movement

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Francesca Hong’s defeat in the Democratic primary for governor defied expectations and may have shown the democratic socialist wave cannot reach beyond urban centers.
Takeaways From the Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina Primaries

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A moderate won the closely fought Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, the latest contest between the party’s progressive and moderate wings.
Can Nebraska’s Definitely-Not-a-Democrat Candidate Crack the G.O.P. Hold on Red America?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Democratic brand is just too toxic in large swaths of the country.