Jun 27 Watch 2:56 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's primary win shakes up Democratic expectations By Lisa Desjardins In Tuesday's New York primary, a 28-year-old Democratic Socialist defeated a 10-term incumbent who was considering a run for speaker of the House. Now Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could become the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. Lisa Desjardins reports that it… Continue watching
Mar 10 Democrats pledge to limit superdelegates, but don't say how By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Democrats don't know yet how to settle an issue that bedeviled the bitter nomination fight between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in 2016. Continue reading
Feb 01 How income inequality can make or break presidential elections By James K. Galbraith The relationship between political sentiment and measured economic inequalities is so important to understand, even though at first glance it's counter-intuitive. Continue reading
Dec 08 Democrats consider plan to limit superdelegates ahead of 2020 election By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The new proposal would dent the ability of heavy favorites like Clinton to stockpile early endorsements and claim a wide delegate lead before voters actually cast ballots. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 6:06 Rep. Gallego: Democrats are going to protect U.S. -- and your paycheck By PBS News Hour What’s the positive message that Democrats can deliver to voters? Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., sat down with Judy Woodruff to discuss the future of the Democratic Party, what’s at stake in the fight over health care and solutions for undocumented… Continue watching
Aug 08 A new low: Texas Democrats don't have candidate for governor By Will Weissert, Associated Press After high-profile candidates lost decisively in the last two elections, the Texas Democratic Party now finds itself in unprecedented territory for the 2018 ballot: with no major candidate to run. Continue reading
Aug 05 Idea of Democrats funding anti-abortion candidates draws ire By Bill Barrow and David Crary, Associated Press The head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee suggested his group might help fund candidates who didn't support abortion rights. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 7:30 Americans want to hear Democrats talk about values, not divisions, says Rep. Bustos By PBS News Hour In the first of a series of conversations centered on the future of the Democratic party, Judy Woodruff speaks with Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., about what Democrats need to be doing and saying to rebuild. Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 6:56 The challenge for Democrats in search of a unified message By PBS News Hour Out of power in the House, Senate and White House, what can the Democrats do to gain seats in 2018 and 2020? Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss the… Continue watching
Jun 18 Biden: Democrats need better outreach to frightened voters By Terry Spencer, Associated Press Biden told about 1,300 party supporters that Democrats must help Americans see that the future is bright and overcome their fears. Continue reading