Ro Khanna Wants to Take On JD Vance
Ro Khanna, who represents Silicon Valley, sees the vice president — a likely heir to President Trump’s political movement — as a unique threat to the constitutional order.
Primaries and Caucuses
Can Zohran Mamdani, a Socialist and TikTok Savant, Become NYC Mayor?
The progressive state assemblyman from Queens is building a new coalition of voters for his mayoral campaign, which has focused on the city’s lack of affordability.
Walz, Newsom and Buttigieg Are Among Democrats Stirring 2028 Presidential Chatter
Tim Walz was in Iowa. JB Pritzker’s heading to New Hampshire. Pete Buttigieg is keeping his options open. It’s far too early to run for president, but some Democrats seem to be exploring the idea.
The Death of Competition in American Elections
A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.
Barbara Lee, a Progressive Pillar of the House, Is Running for Oakland Mayor
The Bay Area politician, known for her antiwar position and breaking barriers in Congress, just left the House after more than two decades.