Progressives face an existential crisis under Trump
Progressives in Washington are facing an unprecedented existential crisis as they prepare for the inauguration of the next Trump administration. Many Democrats are trying to blame themselves for November's defeat, and they are not only at odds with their own party, but they are trying to convince courageous Republicans to gain influence on their side. […]
Sen. Joe Manchin blames progressives for turning Democratic Party ‘toxic’
Sen. Joe Manchin (IW.V.) bid farewell to the Democratic Party as he prepares to leave office at the end of his term in Congress, calling his predecessor's party “toxic.” Manchin, a lifelong Democrat before registering as an independent earlier this year, slammed Democrats in an interview on CNN's “Inside Politics with Manu Raju” that aired […]
Deep state 2.0: How progressives plan to undermine Trump … again
In 2016, Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton, shocking the world. Conservatives rejoiced, believing we had taken back the reins of the country. But we missed the bigger battle. We failed to recognize the extent of the damage caused by eight years of Barack Obama's administration and decades of progressive entrenchment. Real wars are not won […]
Bernie Sanders joins list of progressives condemning violence while offering explanation for CEO shooting
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is the latest progressive to appear to justify the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after condemning his violent actions. On Sunday's “Meet the Press,” Sanders was asked about Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren's controversial comments about Thompson's death. “Violence never solves the problem. This man goes on trial for allegedly killing […]
AOC, other progressives condemn violence but suggest justification for killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Several prominent progressives stand by UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after he was shot and killed in New York City, saying violence is wrong but issuing statements about the crisis in the U.S. health care system. They condition what they say. Luigi Mangione was arrested Monday after a manhunt and charged with the murder of Thompson […]
Progressives align with DOGE on defense cuts: ‘Let's play ball’
Billionaire Elon Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is attracting attention from an unlikely corner of the political spectrum: the left. Progressives are unlikely to support much of what Musk and his partner, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, are aiming to do with DOGE, which is to cut about $2 trillion from the federal government, and […]
Massachusetts Progressives Call on Fellow Dem Rep. Seth Moulton to ‘Resign’ over Trans Sports Comments
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) has been accused of “betraying” his own party for speaking out against transgender male athletes in women's sports, and one Salem lawmaker has said the same. They are demanding the resignation of members of Congress. “Democrats spend too much time trying not to offend anyone, rather than being brutally honest about […]
Kamala Harris’ message to progressives by skipping Al Smith Dinner
On Thursday night, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will attend the annual Al Smith Dinner in New York City. His Democratic opponents won't do that. Vice President Kamala Harris announced last month that she was declining an invitation to the event, breaking with tradition. The event raises money for Catholic Charities and, in presidential election […]
America held hostage: Progressives fear losing control
In the United States, what ultimately stopped the growth of power was the realization that through elections, one side would eventually hand over what they had built to their political opponents. This seemed like a reasonable way to prevent tyrannical abuse. The problem is that America's founders did not foresee the emergence of a clear […]
Judge Jeanine: These progressives are dropping like flies
‘The Five’ co-hosts react to the political ramifications of Missouri Rep. Cori Bush’s defeat in the Democratic primary. source