The 2024 presidential election was close. Donald Trump won with 49. 8% of the popular vote and 312 electoral votes. This was not a huge win. It was the fourth-narrowest margin in the popular vote and the seventh-narrowest in the Electoral College since World War II. Yet, many people act like it was a big win. Trump and his team say it was a historic landslide. They ...
Big-city mayors, mostly Democrats, are at the frontline of crime issues. They know how to talk about crime and win elections. This is a skill national Democrats need to learn. National Democrats often struggle with crime. They focus on facts and data. But voters care more about how they feel. Mayors understand this. They know that even if crime rates are down, peopl...
In the heart of South Carolina, a Democrat is making waves with a fresh strategy to win over voters. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is on a mission to show how his party can regain trust and support, especially in areas that typically lean Republican. He's been sharing his success story, proving that Democrats can win in red states. In 2019, he narrowly beat a Republ...
California is considering a bold move to redraw its political maps. This comes after Texas Republicans announced plans to adjust their own districts. The idea is to balance the political playing field. But there are big questions about whether this is a good idea. Governor Gavin Newsom is leading this charge. He thinks Democrats should fight fire with fire. Newsom b...
June is shaping up to be a crucial month for politics. Three major races are heating up, and each has its own unique twists and turns. Let`s dive in. First up, New Jersey. The Garden State is set to pick its gubernatorial candidates on June 10. The Republican side seems pretty clear. Jack Ciattarelli is the front-runner, especially after President Trump gave him a t...
In a recent election, Wisconsin saw a big win for Democrats in a judicial race. This race was no ordinary contest. It broke records with nearly 70 million dollars spent on ads. This massive spending shows how high the stakes were. The race was also a big deal because it was seen as a vote on Elon Musk, who played a significant role, and President Trump's agenda. The...
Democrats are gearing up for President Trump's big speech to Congress, and they're not all on the same page about how to handle it. Some are planning to counter his message with their own, while others are skipping the event altogether. The speech is a big deal because it's Trump's chance to lay out his plans for his second term. Democrats are worried about how his p...
With Donald Trump set to become president again, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups are considering new ideas to address immigration. Some want to reduce overall immigration numbers while creating better legal paths for immigrants based on the economy's needs and humanitarian relief. Representative Veronica Escobar from Texas teamed up with a Republican colle...
A new poll from Reuters/Ipsos shows that barely half of Americans have a positive opinion of President-elect Trump. Only 41% of those surveyed saw Trump favorably, while 55% had an unfavorable view. This comes as Trump prepares to start his second term next month, after defeating Vice President Harris in the 2024 election. The election results have left Democrats re...
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown has some clear ideas about why he believes his party is struggling to connect with working-class voters. In a recent interview, Brown highlighted two main factors: the influence of Donald Trump and harsh attacks from the Republican Party. He also criticized his own party for not dealing effectively with issues like increasing consumer cost...