Younger Democratic Candidates Bring New Energy, but Also New Risks
A youth movement in Iowa is aiming to appeal to voters who have abandoned Democrats in the Trump era. There are pitfalls for people who grew up sharing everything online.
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Why Buttigieg, Walz, Beshear and Other Democrats Are Already Teasing 2028 Bids
Voters could be forgiven for thinking so. The party’s up-and-comers, heavy on tough talk and light on new ideas, are being remarkably open about wanting to run despite how early it is.
Biden’s Interview With Hur Confirms What Many Suspected
The former president’s halting responses to questions by a special counsel show him exactly as a majority of Americans believed him to be — and as Democrats repeatedly insisted he was not.
Arizona Democrats Brace for a Bumpy Campaign as Governor Faces Re-election Fight
The party is worried about the re-election chances of Gov. Katie Hobbs of Arizona, a state that flipped to President Trump last year. The state party is in turmoil, too.
A Bearded Pete Buttigieg Drops Into Iowa for a Pitch to Veterans
With Democrats sizing up their 2028 plans, Pete Buttigieg spoke at a town hall in Cedar Rapids and criticized the Trump administration: “The American people bow to no king.”
New Biden Book Points to His Decline and Democrats’ Cowardice: 6 Takeaways
The book, “Original Sin,” describes how Mr. Biden’s aides quashed concerns about his age. But the anonymous accounts show that many Democrats are still afraid to discuss the issue publicly.
Nate Holden, L.A. Democrat With a Cameo in 2024 Presidential Race, Dies at 95
An outspoken politician, he served four terms on the City Council and one in the California State Senate. And yes, that was him in the helicopter with Donald Trump.
Millions Would Lose Health Coverage Under G.O.P. Bill. But Not as Many as Democrats Say.
A widely circulated talking point about Medicaid cuts inflates the legislation’s effects by about five million people.
D.N.C. Takes Step to Void Election of David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta as Vice Chairs
David Hogg has faced sharp criticism for his plan to fund challenges to incumbent Democrats, but the D.N.C. vote on Monday began with an earlier complaint about the procedures used in an internal party election.
Walz to Speak at 2 Democratic Events, as Jockeying for 2028 Begins
Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, the Democrats’ vice-presidential nominee last year, will attend state party conventions in South Carolina and California on May 31.