6 rock star Democrats who could be New Jersey’s next governor
It’s a powerhouse forged of Democratic contenders for New Jersey governor. The mayors of New Jersey’s two largest cities. Two influential members of Congress. The previous president of the state Senate. And a former suburban mayor with an enormous union-backed marketing campaign conflict chest. Six Democrats — starting from tax-cutting centrists to minimal wage-raising progressives — are vying in a free-for-all June major contest, with present Gov. Phil Murphy term-limited…
Democratic governors (and 2028 hopefuls) gather to chart path under a Trump administration
BEVERLY HILLS, California — Nonetheless reeling from the get together’s electoral losses final month, the nation’s Democratic governors descended on an opulent Beverly Hills resort on Friday and Saturday for a collection of closed-door conferences with donors, curiosity teams and advocacy organizations. Formally, the occasion was a time to chart a path ahead below a Trump administration. Unofficially, it additionally served as a preview of the following Democratic main. “You…
Ken Martin, in DNC bid, calls for ‘massive narrative and branding project’ for Democrats
Ken Martin, a candidate for the Democratic Nationwide Committee chair, is asking for a “huge narrative and branding venture” to enhance the celebration’s tarnished model. Martin, the pinnacle of Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Get together, launched a 10-point memo on Tuesday, laying out his pitch to DNC members for what he desires to vary on the celebration’s nationwide headquarters. The main points of the memo have been shared first with POLITICO. Martin…
Blue state bastions deliver Democrats a consolation prize in the House
LOS ANGELES — Go away it to the Golden State to offer a uncommon ray of sunshine for nationwide Democrats this election cycle. Practically a month after Election Day, Democrats clinched their last Home win of the cycle this week, a capstone to successful 4 of the six best California congressional races. Their sturdy exhibiting, regardless of a statewide rightward shift that echoed nationwide tendencies, led to the social gathering…
Bad blood: All the times Trump and DeSantis clashed
A 12 months in the past, it appeared not possible that Donald Trump would take into account tapping Ron DeSantis for a job in a possible second administration. For the reason that Florida governor challenged Trump for the White Home, the 2 Republicans have publicly fought over insurance policies, traded private insults and undermined each other. However they might need to name an extended truce if Trump nominates his former…
Some Democrats decry party’s unwillingness to break with Biden
Some Democrats are castigating their occasion for its unwillingness to totally break with President Joe Biden after he pardoned his son, the newest intraparty battle after Democrats misplaced the 2024 presidential race. Within the wake of Biden's pardon, Democrats total had no unified message: Home Democratic chief Hakeem Jeffries did not criticize Biden however referred to as for extra pardons for "unjustly aggressive prosecutions for nonviolent offenses"; others accused Biden…
Former state lawmaker beats progressive rival in Sacramento mayor’s race
SACRAMENTO, California — Assemblymember Kevin McCarty will turn out to be the subsequent mayor of Sacramento after defeating newcomer Flojaune “Flo” Cofer in a fierce battle over homelessness and public security coverage. Cofer on Tuesday launched a press release conceding the race, saying she known as McCarty on Monday evening to "provide my congratulations" and that the 2 "had the primary of many very forthright conversations about the way forward…
Democratic party committee elevates Pennsylvania LG
Austin Davis of Pennsylvania will lead the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Affiliation — and has his sights set on clawing again floor for a celebration reeling from defeats in final month’s election. Davis is about to be elevated to be the celebration committee’s chair in a vote on Tuesday, he first informed POLITICO, a formality as a result of he's uncontested. The celebration committee is small in contrast with its congressional…
After two flops, pollsters think they finally figured out Trump
For pollsters hoping to precisely forecast an election with Donald Trump on the prime of the ticket, the third time might have been the appeal — nevertheless it was nonetheless considerably unsatisfactory. Opinion researchers swung and missed in 2016 and 2020, systematically underestimating Trump’s degree of help. However in 2024, the polls corrected — and each common vote and swing state outcomes landed throughout the margin of error for combination…
DNC announces candidate forums, sets chair election for Feb. 1
The Democratic Nationwide Committee introduced on Monday that it's going to maintain its chair’s election on Feb. 1, an early indicator of the occasion’s path following Kamala Harris’ stinging loss this month. The competition might be held on the committee’s winter assembly on the Nationwide Harbor in Maryland that begins on Jan. 30 and culminates with the election on Feb. 1. All through January, the DNC will host 4 candidate…
