New Democratic Group Says Answer to the Party’s Woes Lies With the States

The founders of the initiative, the States Forum, say they hope to extend successful Democratic policies across states and even to the national level.

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Five Big Midterm Questions That Could Shape Democrats’ 2028 Field

Before they can run in 2028, numerous top Democrats will first face re-election in 2026. And for everyone, the midterms will serve as a new political proving ground.

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1 Killed and at Least 7 Are Injured in Tornado in Kentucky, Officials Say

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said there was severe damage from the early morning storm. A preliminary estimate put the winds at 86 to 110 miles per hour.

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Democrats Who Championed Biden’s Re-election Bid Now Seek Atonement

With their party facing record low approval ratings, many top Democrats are trying to reposition themselves from Biden boosters to truth-tellers of what really happened in 2024.

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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.

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Andy Beshear Slams Gavin Newsom for Having Steve Bannon on Podcast

“I don’t think we should give him oxygen on any platform — ever, anywhere,” the Democratic governor of Kentucky said of President Trump’s former chief strategist.

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Who Will Run for Mitch McConnell’s Senate Seat in Kentucky?

Shortly after Senator Mitch McConnell said he would not run for an eighth term, Daniel Cameron, a former Kentucky attorney general, said he would run for the seat in 2026. Two lawmakers and a businessman also hinted at running.

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These Spiritual Democrats Urge Their Party to Take a Leap of Faith

In a party that has grown less religious, some prominent Democrats say discussing their deepest beliefs can be a way to connect — when it’s authentic.

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For Rising Democrats, the Quiet Race to Lead the Party Began Months Ago

As Kamala Harris dominated attention on the 2024 trail, ambitious Democrats were also blanketing the country, building relationships that could pay dividends in the fight for the party’s future.

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