Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, who faced what they saw as an awful choice: shut the government down or consent to a Republican funding bill that allows President Donald Trump to continue slashing the federal government.
Democratic anger over 'Schumer surrender' shows party's deep divisions on how to take on Trump
The Senate minority leader finds himself sharply at odds with many members of his caucus, fellow Democrats in the House and liberal activists.
‘Wake up Democrats!’: Frustration boils over with party’s response to Trump
Alex Jimenez of Winter Park, a 65-year-old corporate vice president, might look the part of a moderate suburban Democrat open to a bipartisan message in the Trump era. But Jimenez is in no such mood.
Democratic Response to Trump Shows a Party Divided on How to Resist Him
Party leaders opted for a soberly delivered, centrist counter to the president’s speech, but the dominant image of Democratic pushback was a liberal congressman waving his cane in protest.
Behind the Senate Spending Bill Vote: A Deeply Divided Democratic Party
The Senate advanced the Republican-led spending bill, despite strong opposition among Democrats. WSJ’s Natalie Andrews explains what this bill means for both parties. Photo: Daniel Torok/Zuma Press; W
House Democratic leader Jeffries pushes back on divisions with Senate Democrats
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tussled with reporters Friday, pushing back against the notion that the Democratic ...
Tim Walz takes blame for ‘mess’ the Democratic Party is in after election loss to Trump
The 60-year-old Minnesota governor claimed America “wouldn’t be in this mess” if he and former Vice President Kamala Harris ...
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Former Clinton pollster admits he’s clinging to party membership as far left drifts from core values
Former Clinton pollster Doug Schoen said on Fox News Thursday that he’s clinging to his party membership as the far-left drifts from its core values. Members of […] ...
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The Democratic Party of Va. will pick a new leader this month. Here are the candidates’ platforms.
DPVA chair hopefuls have a few weeks to convince their colleagues they’re right for the job in this intra-party contest.