Democrats wrestle over role of transgender rights in election

Democrats are grappling with the role their party's widespread support for transgender rights played in their failure to win either the presidency or the chambers of Congress, with sharp opinions within the party reeling from defeat. are being exchanged. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), a five-term lawmaker who has previously voted for transgender rights along with […]

Beshear: Democrats need to focus on Americans' 'everyday worries'

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said he believes Democrats need to focus on Americans' “everyday anxieties” after their crushing loss in this month's election. “It's about a relentless focus on people's daily needs and daily lives.” beshear said Sunday on CBS's “Face the Nation.” Beshear, one of the few Democrats elected to statewide office in […]

Psaki: Democrats are ‘in the wilderness’ with no ‘clear leader’

Former White House communications director and MSNBC host Jen Psaki said that after a crushing election loss, Democrats are now “in the wilderness” with no clear leadership to guide them. “Look, I think the Democratic Party is in a wilderness. Like I said, the party doesn't have clear leadership,” Psaki said Sunday on NBC's “Meet […]

Republicans make inroads in New York, New Jersey, putting Democrats on defensive

The election saw Republicans advance into New York and New Jersey, raising hopes that the party could further erode Democratic control over states seen as deep blue bastions. In 2020, Vice President Harris won New Jersey and New York by much narrower margins than President Biden. Vice President Harris won New Jersey by 15 points […]

The brutal truth: Why women ditched Democrats for Trump

Americans are tired of being told that their intelligence is limited by their race or gender, especially women. Like other groups, women have long been taken for granted by the Democratic Party. As if pro-choice issues were enough to ensure blind loyalty to the rest of the party's platform. “The View”Co-host Sunny Hostin certainly thinks […]

Democrats ‘Surround Ourselves with People that Will Affirm What We Already Believe’

Sen.-elect Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) said Sunday on CNN's “State of the Union” that Democrats tend to “surround themselves with people who affirm what they already believe.” spoke. Host Jake Tapper said: As you know, Donald Trump didn't win the Latino vote, but he did better than any Republican presidential candidate in history. According to CNN […]

In the wake of Democrats’ gut-wrenching losses, progressive activists ask, ‘What now?’ 

In the aftermath of the presidential election, analysis began in earnest. These are difficult times for supporters of progressive causes. Whether you're feeling traumatized or full of energy, the inevitable question arises: “What's going on now?” Many smart and talented founders, some who had been in the industry for years and some bright, energetic up-and-comers, […]