Democrats
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The latest poll for Biden sparks uncertainty among Democrats
Talking Point The poll shows the president trailing Donald Trump in five key swing states
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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George Santos lives to legislate another day
Talking Point The embattled New York Republican may have survived an emotional expulsion vote in the House, but that doesn't mean he's in the clear
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The big winner of the GOP speaker mess might be Hakeem Jeffries
Talking Point While Republicans scramble to get their House in order, the New York Democrat has emerged as a counterbalance to conservative chaos
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How Kevin McCarthy 'dug his own grave' in his failed bid to remain House speaker
The Explainer McCarthy's speakership did not have to collapse in such a dramatic fashion
By Peter Weber Published
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Why is the government on the brink of a shutdown?
Today's Big Question GOP infighting is bringing the country to a standstill, but even Republicans aren't entirely sure why
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Will Democrats save Kevin McCarthy's speakership?
Today's Big Question On the eve of a likely government shutdown, the speaker is left with no good choices
By Joel Mathis Published
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Is Sen. Bob Menendez's refusal to resign intransigence or smart politics?
Today's Big Question The indicted New Jersey Democrat is standing firm amidst calls to step down
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Sen. Bob Menendez charged with federal corruption, bribery
The longtime New Jersey Democrat finds himself in another round of legal peril
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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The Senate's nixed dress code isn't short of mixed reactions
In the Spotlight Conservatives are taking issue with the axing of a longstanding Senate tradition
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Would a Biden impeachment help the Democrats?
Critics say the impeachment inquiry against the US president is 'so thin you can see right through it'
By Arion McNicoll Published
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RFK Jr.'s latest conspiracy theory has Washington backing away
Talking Point Democrats are publically distancing themselves after he claimed Covid-19 was engineered to be "ethnically targetted"
By Theara Coleman Published
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr: conspiracy theorist and Democrat challenger
In the Spotlight The political scion and vaccine sceptic is taking on Joe Biden in battle to be the party’s 2024 nominee for president
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What makes a non-starter candidate run for office?
Under the Radar They have almost no path to victory, so why are so many darker-than-dark-horse candidates jumping into the 2024 presidential race?
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Is Minnesota a progressive 'laboratory' or an exceptional exception?
Today's Big Question Can Minnesota Democrats' progressive policy wins be replicated elsewhere?
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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