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Kentucky's Andy Beshear takes aim at Vance as new rivalry intensifies

Democrats vying for their party’s presidential nomination in 2028 have focused on President Trump and his policies, almost treating the incumbent as...

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Influencers are pushing out media for aspiring Democratic politicians

Voters used to say they wanted a president they could have a beer with. Now, would-be presidential candidates are chasing that authenticity in a...

20.03.2026 10

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Gavin Newsom wins Trump’s insults – and his attention

President Trump has begun to define Gavin Newsom — signaling that the California governor has moved into a small circle of Democrats he and his...

17.03.2026 1

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Vance, Rubio jammed into high-stakes horse race for Trump’s favor

When President Trump gave his first press conference since the start of the Iran war, he brushed past Vice President Vance, instead lavishing praise...

12.03.2026 10

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Democrats seek to impose political pain of Iran war on Trump

Democrats are pouncing on a spike in gas prices and expected soaring airline fares, blaming President Trump’s handling of the war in Iran for...

09.03.2026 3

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Buttigieg leans on combat experience to criticize Trump’s ‘war of choice’ in Iran

The Iran war has given former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg an opening to lean hard on his military background, blasting President Trump's...

09.03.2026 10

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Talarico’s victory sends message about style, not ideology

Texas state Rep. James Talarico's win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic primary was hailed Wednesday by some as a victory for...

05.03.2026 10

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Democratic White House hopefuls blast Trump on Iran — while making slightly different points

Democrats eyeing a White House bid in 2028 have unanimously opposed President Trump's strikes on Iran but have split on their rationale, highlighting...

03.03.2026 5

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Why the Mamdani-Trump ‘bromance’ makes sense right now

NEW YORK — When he was campaigning to be mayor of the nation’s largest city, Zohran Mamdani liked to say he was President Trump’s “worst...

28.02.2026 10

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Newsom comes under attack from GOP, LGBTQ group on different issues

Republicans are pounding on California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential contender, after he told an audience in Atlanta that he was...

25.02.2026 10

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Seven moments that stand out from Gavin Newsom’s new memoir

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new book Young Man in a Hurry is out on Tuesday. In the memoir -- one of the most anticipated in the political cycle -- Newsom,...

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Kamala Harris may yet be the Democratic nominee in 2028

Kamala Harris is topping some new polls of Democratic White House contenders, a sign the former vice president and 2024 presidential nominee has...

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Democratic candidates rush to define themselves ahead of primary season

The 2028 Democratic primary may be a year off, but many of the would-be candidates have already begun a soft launch with voters. Potential candidates...

17.02.2026 10

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Ro Khanna’s role in Epstein files may be catnip for Democratic voters

When Rep. Ro Khanna took to the House floor this week to read aloud the names of six “wealthy, powerful men” whose identities were originally...

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Democrats grapple with choice of progressive vs. centrist

Democrats are grappling with an existential question as the 2028 Democratic primary comes into view: Is a centrist or progressive candidate best...

11.02.2026 9

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More than 50 advocacy groups call for Noem's impeachment

Voto Latino and more than 50 other organizations are demanding the "immediate impeachment" of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem,...

10.02.2026 30

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Josh Shapiro’s rise is complicated by Democratic feelings about Israel

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is seen as a rising star in his party, and many of his admirers think he could be a strong presidential candidate, pointing to...

08.02.2026 40

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Why the Clintons reluctantly reversed course on contempt strategy

When Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed Monday to testify in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein,...

04.02.2026 5

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Democrats say they are seeing signs of a fundraising boost amid outrage over ICE

Democratic donors say that the fatal shootings by federal agents in Minnesota this month have not only generated outrage in key fundraising circles...

30.01.2026 5

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Democrats try to find their footing on immigration as Trump trips over ICE

Democrats are grappling with how to handle the complex political issue of immigration reform and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the...

28.01.2026 3

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Newsom faces challenge in winning over progressive Democrats

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is widely seen as the front-runner for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. But he faces one big question...

25.01.2026 6

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Ruben Gallego, a bright spot in a bad year for Democrats, hears White House calls

The 2024 election was a dark chapter for Democrats nearly across the board, as they lost not only the presidential race but also both the House and...

23.01.2026 10

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Ocasio-Cortez ramps up fight with Vance amid 2028 speculation

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is increasingly taking aim at Vice President Vance, her possible opponent in a 2028 presidential matchup,...

17.01.2026 10

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Mark Kelly’s battle with Pete Hegseth prompts presidential talk

At least one person in Sen. Mark Kelly’s (D-Ariz.) orbit recently joked that his office should send the Trump administration a gift basket when...

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Minnesota finds itself in an unwelcome, divisive political spotlight

Minnesota has found itself at the epicenter of the political world, reeling from tensions sparked by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

11.01.2026 10

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Democrats think Venezuela will be a disaster for Trump

Democrats say President Trump’s decision to order strikes on Venezuela and capture the now-former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife...

08.01.2026 10

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Democrats advised not to center midterm campaigns on attacking Trump

Political strategists say Democrats running in competitive races in this year’s midterm elections for the House and Senate should steer clear of...

07.01.2026 10

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Newsom has strong year in California, but is he peaking too soon?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom moved himself into front-runner status for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, emerging from a pack of...

27.12.2025 10

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Dems acknowledge Clinton's ties to Epstein aren't 'a good look'

Democrats largely acknowledge that former President Clinton's association with Jeffrey Epstein isn’t the best of circumstances — particularly for...

23.12.2025 30

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Democrats second-guess DNC decision to end autopsy of losses to Trump, GOP

Democrats say they've finally found their footing. And the Democratic National Committee (DNC) says it agrees. Democrats are winning again.  So why...

21.12.2025 50

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Andy Beshear builds buzz among Democrats for possible White House run

While California Gov. Gavin Newsom has stolen much of the attention in Democratic conversations about the next presidential race, another governor is...

20.12.2025 9

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Poll finds third-party interest rising among both Republicans, Democrats

Public interest in a third party is rising for both Republicans and Democrats as well as those who didn't vote during last year's presidential...

13.12.2025 10

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California heavyweights Newsom, Harris face collision course over White House

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris have always had a complex relationship, described by some in their home state as...

12.12.2025 10

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Gavin Newsom gains 100,000 new contributors amid battles with Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for months has fielded a steady stream of texts and calls from the donor class in his state. “They keep...

10.12.2025 10

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Walz faces political jeopardy over Minnesota fraud controversy

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is facing a challenging political future as he finds himself at the epicenter of a growing fraud scandal in his home...

07.12.2025 30

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Democrats ramp up super PAC scrutiny as part of 2024 postmortem

Democrats performing postmortems on the 2024 presidential race have taken a closer look at how to best utilize super PACs to boost their future...

03.12.2025 10

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Trump, at a low point, fires back at the press

President Trump in recent days has lashed out at a familiar foe during a low point in his presidency: the press. Trump has escalated his swipes at...

23.11.2025 6

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Democrats zero in on affordable housing as potential winning issue

When Democrats have gone back to examine Zohran Mamdani's winning campaign for mayor of New York City, they've homed in on one issue that he...

20.11.2025 10

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Democrats predict Epstein controversy will hit Trump supporters hard

Democrats say the Jeffrey Epstein files are capturing the President Trump they have tried to portray for years, predicting the controversy will paint...

18.11.2025 20

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Ocasio-Cortez hears growing calls for her to challenge Schumer in New York

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) was already seen as a strong contender to challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for his Senate seat before the...

14.11.2025 10

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Mamdani win escalates already combative relationship with Trump

NEW YORK — President Trump's dislike for Zohran Mamdani is so strong, he genuinely wanted Andrew Cuomo to win New York City's mayoral race, going as...

06.11.2025 10

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Mamdani defeats Cuomo: Here are 5 reasons why

NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani defied the odds, defeating former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday night and becoming mayor in an election that saw...

05.11.2025 30

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Obama looks to dial up Dem enthusiasm ahead of Tuesday's elections

Former President Obama is hitting the campaign trail this weekend to try to boost his party in off-year elections. Getting Obama, the party’s...

01.11.2025 10

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Meet the strategy firm behind Zohran Mamdani’s blistering New York campaign

There's a motto that the partners at Fight Agency, the strategy firm that represents New York City mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani, take...

31.10.2025 20

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Ocasio-Cortez faces critical moment with Zohran Mamdani

Few politicians have more on the line outside the actual candidates than Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) in next week’s New York City mayoral...

29.10.2025 20

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Lost Democrats find identity crisis in left vs center

Democrats are lost and are the first to acknowledge they’re having an identity crisis. Do they lean to the left like Zohran Mamdani, the New York...

23.10.2025 20

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Trump’s attacks on 'No Kings' underscore his second term’s unofficial mottoes

President Trump and the White House are ratcheting up the rhetoric in attacking Democrats, leaning into mockery and incendiary language to demean...

21.10.2025 10

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Hispanic support is dropping from Trump. Will Democrats take advantage?

As Democrats look ahead to the midterms and the presidential election of 2028, one key data point has stood out about the last White House race: the...

16.10.2025 9

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Fetterman irritate Democrats, attracts GOP supporters

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was seen by some Democrats at the start of 2025 as a possible contender for the 2028 presidential primary. But lately...

10.10.2025 10

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Democratic operatives urge party not to retreat on shutdown

Democratic operatives are urging their leaders in Washington not to back down on a government shutdown some fear could backfire politically for their...

02.10.2025 10

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