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United Against Higher Spending, Centrist Democrats Don’t Agree On What To Cut Or Keep
By: Deirdre Walsh | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill have set the end of October as the time frame to nail down an agreement on a scaled-back version of President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda. After initially setting the price tag at $3.5 trillion over 10 years to enact sweeping health care, climate, education and… Read More
7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Democratic National Convention
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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Former first lady Michelle Obama stole the show as Democrats tried out a glossy, highly produced, made-for-TV special to replace the energy of a live crowd at a convention.
Bernie Sanders Endorses Joe Biden For President
By: Benjamin Swasey | NPR
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Sanders suspended his own campaign last week after determining his path to victory was “virtually impossible.”
Everything You Need To Know About The New Hampshire Primary
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is the favorite, as progressives seem to be coalescing around him and moderates are split among several candidates.
4 Presidential Candidates to Headline Ohio Democrats’ Dinner
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The national Democratic chairman and four of the party’s 2020 presidential contenders are scheduled to headline the Ohio Democratic Party’s biggest annual fundraiser. The party announced the line-up for its State Dinner Monday. Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez will be joined by White House candidates Julián Castro, Amy Klobuchar, Tim… Read More
The DNC Is About To Cut The 2020 Field In Half, And Spark Plenty Of Controversy
By: Jessica Taylor | NPR
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The shrinking field will please some who worry about Democrats’ chances of defeating President Trump. But some candidates are already complaining party leaders are trying to manipulate the process.
Threats To U.S. Elections Aren’t Going Away. What Have The 2020 Democrats Proposed?
By: Elena Moore | NPR
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FBI Director Christopher Wray and former special counsel Robert Mueller both warned this week about the perils to the 2020 presidential race. What would the candidates do about it?
Poll: Americans Not Sold On Trump — Or Democrats
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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President Trump has his highest approval rating yet, even though his reelection prospects continue to be lackluster. But voters aren’t yet buying what Democrats are selling.
Democrats Question Time Spent On Abortion Bills Instead Of Budget
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio is operating on a budget extension since lawmakers failed to pass a new two-year state budget by the constitutionally mandated June 30th deadline. Some Democrats are whether time that was spent on a controversial abortion law recently put on hold by a federal court could have been used better hammering out details of the state budget…. Read More
More Democrats Call For Impeachment Proceedings Against President Trump
By: Giles Snyder | Brian Naylor | NPR
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A number of the 2020 Democratic candidates, like their colleagues in Congress, are debating how to hold President Trump accountable for his actions following the release of the Mueller report.
Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan Joins 2020 Race With A Populist Pitch To Blue Collar Voters
By: Jessica Taylor | NPR
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The Democrat announced his decision on ABC’s The View, saying he’s running to be a champion for manufacturing in a country that’s been fractured by trade and outsourcing.
House Dems Push Their Priorities As Budget Talks Begin
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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As the Ohio House prepares to hold hearings on Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed operating budget, Democratic members want to make sure their priorities are considered. Issues including a higher minimum wage, paid family leave, and health care security are all part of what the Dems call the “Ohio Promise” plan. Democrats say Ohio has the promise of rewarding hard… Read More
US Senate Rivals Strickland, Sittenfeld Note Differences
By: Associated Press
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Two Democrats seeking Ohio’s U.S. Senate seat in 2016 didn’t mention each other by name, but they did point out their differences at party’s annual legacy dinner in Columbus. Former Ohio governor Ted Strickland and 30-year-old Cincinnati councilman P.G. Sittenfeld were among the featured speakers at the sold-out event Friday night. The winner of next… Read More