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PoliticsLindy Li claims secret polls showed Harris last in 2024 race
Lindy Li, a former Democrat fundraiser, claims secret internal polling showed Kamala Harris performed poorly in potential 2024 presidential election matchups. She states the party bypassed these findings due to fear of backlash.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats plan volunteer effort to guard polls amid election interference fears
Democratic state parties are launching the "New Battlefield Project" to recruit 10,000 volunteers for the midterm elections. The effort is intended to guard polling places against potential federal officer presence and to counter perceived interference from the Trump administration.
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Politics · United StatesNewsom says Democratic Party aligned with socialists
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that the Democratic Party is "pretty aligned" with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), particularly on issues like universal healthcare and climate change. He described these ideas as "mainstream" within the broader Democratic platform.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats reduce climate change focus in midterm messaging
Democratic candidates are increasingly downplaying climate change in their midterm campaign messages. This shift follows years of aggressive environmental policy under the Biden administration and comes as voters express greater concern over affordability and the cost of living.
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Politics · United StatesHouse Republicans prepare subpoenas over noncitizen voter registration
House Republicans are preparing for hearings and possible subpoenas after New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's response to a congressional inquiry about noncitizen voter registration was deemed insufficient. The inquiry stems from an error that placed thousands of noncitizens on voter rolls.
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Politics · United StatesMichigan AG Dana Nessel skips party convention citing safety fears
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will not attend her party's nominating convention, stating she does not feel safe due to fears of harassment and being booed. She cited past incidents and a complaint about a party member calling her and a congresswoman 'neo-Nazis'. The Michigan Democratic Party affirmed its commitment to safety and rejection of antisemitism.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats favored to win US House majority with midterms approaching
With fewer than 70 days until the U.S. midterm elections, Democrats are positioned to regain control of the House of Representatives. Republicans are contending with several challenges that are narrowing their path to retaining their majority.
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Politics · IsraelHasan Piker comments spark condemnation from Democrats
Influencer Hasan Piker's comments suggesting American Jews could face action for their support of Israel have drawn condemnation from several Democratic lawmakers. Some politicians are calling for stronger disavowals from those who have previously associated with Piker.
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Politics · United StatesAngie Nixon and Florida Democratic Chair Nikki Fried in Heated Call
Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon and state party chair Nikki Fried engaged in a heated phone call. The discussion focused on Nixon's ties to the Democratic Socialists of America and the implications for her campaign in a Republican-leaning state.
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Buttigieg courts Black voters in South Carolina amid potential 2028 run
Pete Buttigieg returned to South Carolina to engage with Black voters, a demographic he struggled to connect with during his 2020 presidential campaign. His visit included stops at a Black church and a historically Black university, sparking discussion about a potential 2028 presidential bid.
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Hakeem Jeffries rejects DSA agenda and Medicare for All in NBC interview
Hakeem Jeffries told NBC’s Meet the Press he does not support the Democratic Socialists of America agenda or Medicare for All legislation, though he said DSA members could join the Democratic caucus. The remarks drew criticism from progressives and were reported across the political spectrum, with outlets differing on what he left unsaid.
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Politics · United StatesRashida Tlaib campaigns in Florida against two Jewish House Democrats
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is campaigning in Fort Lauderdale for three progressive candidates, including two socialists running to unseat Jewish House Democrats Jared Moskowitz and Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Republican Rep. Randy Fine called the targeting of Jewish Democrats 'no coincidence'. No left-rated outlet covered the story.
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Politics · United StatesLetters to the editor on 13 August 2026 criticise Democrats, Trudeau and wealth inequality
On 13 August 2026, letters to the editor in right-rated outlets focused on criticism of Democratic Party policies, figures like Abdul El-Sayed, and COVID-19 leadership. A centre-rated digest referenced a letter mentioning Mark Carney and Donald Trump. No left-rated outlet covered the letters.
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Connecticut Democrats choose between John Larson and younger challengers in primary
Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District primary pits 14-term incumbent John Larson against former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, who argues for generational change. Larson’s office says he is fit to serve after a 2025 seizure, but the race reflects broader Democratic debates over leadership age.
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Politics · United StatesJoe Scarborough criticises Democrats over Hasan Piker ties on Morning Joe
Joe Scarborough devoted a 30-minute segment of Morning Joe to attacking Democrats for campaigning with Hasan Piker, who has faced criticism for comments about 9/11 and October 7. Right-rated outlets led on Scarborough’s language, while the centre-rated digest focused on the electoral warning.
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Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed pledges Senate subpoenas to investigate Trump administration
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, told CNN he would use subpoena power to investigate the Trump administration if Democrats win a Senate majority in 2026. Right-rated outlets carried the remarks; no left- or centre-rated outlet reported them.
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Politics · United StatesDNC 2024 autopsy missing chapter criticises Democratic consultants as out of touch
The New York Times published a chapter omitted from the Democratic National Committee's 2024 election autopsy, which accuses Democratic consultants of being 'self-enriching' and disconnected from ordinary voters. DNC Chair Ken Martin denied receiving the chapter, while strategist Paul Rivera claimed he delivered it in a binder.
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Politics · United StatesMichigan Senate Primary Pits El-Sayed Against Stevens in Democratic Test
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens has become a high-stakes battle over the party’s future, with El-Sayed backed by progressives and Stevens by the establishment. The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in November.
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