Democrats
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Joe Biden's legacy: economically strong, politically disastrous
In Depth The President boosted industry and employment, but 'Bidenomics' proved ineffective to winning the elections
By The Week UK Published
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Where did Democratic voters go?
Voter turnout dropped sharply for Democrats in 2024
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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A brief history of third parties in the US
In Depth Though none of America's third parties have won a presidential election, they have nonetheless had a large impact on the country's politics
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Last updated
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Donald Trump and the fascism debate
Talking Points Democrats sound the alarm, but Republicans say 'it's always the F-word'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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The life and times of Kamala Harris
The Explainer The vice-president is narrowly leading the race to become the next US president. How did she get to where she is now?
By The Week UK Published
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What do the Republicans stand for?
In Depth America is effectively a two-party system. Here's a look at the Party of Lincoln ... and Trump
By Peter Weber, The Week US Last updated
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What do the Democrats stand for?
In Depth America is effectively a 2-party system. Here's a look at the older party.
By Peter Weber, The Week US Last updated
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Trump flustered by the Harris surge
Talking Point The selection of Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate has shaken up the presidential race
By The Week UK Published
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What does Tim Walz bring to the Kamala Harris campaign?
Today's Big Question Running mate has 'energised' the party and 'balanced' the ticket – but will it be enough?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why are Democrats suddenly calling the opposition 'weird'?
In The Spotlight Juvenile? Overdue? There's a new line of attack on the 2024 campaign trail
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How Biden's enablers may have delayed his bowing out
Talking Points Joe Biden's inner circle faces calls for a reckoning for allegedly shielding the president — and the public — from questions of aging and electoral viability
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The Democrats 'resigned to a second Trump presidency'
Talking Points Did the assassination attempt end Biden's election chances?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What happens if Joe Biden steps down?
Today's Big Question If the president decides not to run against Donald Trump, here's what Democrats have to do next
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Showdown in New York: the most expensive primary in history
Talking Point Pro-Israel lobby poured funding into campaign against Jamaal Bowman, but don't count out his own contribution to his defeat
By The Week UK Published
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