Latest democratic news
Here are some of the latest Democratic news stories:
2024 Presidential Election
- Joe Biden has announced that he will seek re-election in 2024, despite some speculation that he might not run again. (Source: CNN)
- Several Democratic presidential hopefuls have already announced their candidacies, including Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Kamala Harris. (Source: The Hill)
- A new poll shows that Biden leads the Democratic field, with 53% support among Democratic voters. (Source: NBC News)
Congressional Elections
- The Democratic Party is expected to gain seats in the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterm elections, according to a new forecast from the Cook Political Report. (Source: The Hill)
- Several Democratic incumbents are facing tough re-election battles, including Reps. Abigail Spanberger (VA) and Elaine Luria (VA). (Source: Roll Call)
- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has launched a new initiative to support Democratic candidates in competitive districts. (Source: Politico)
Policy and Legislation
- The House of Representatives has passed a bill to expand access to affordable healthcare, including a public option and lower prescription drug prices. (Source: The Hill)
- The Senate has passed a bill to address the opioid epidemic, including increased funding for treatment and prevention programs. (Source: CNN)
- The Democratic-led House has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, but it is unlikely to pass the Republican-led Senate. (Source: NPR)
Party Politics
- The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has announced a new set of rules for the 2024 presidential primary, including a more proportional allocation of delegates. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Democratic Party is facing internal divisions over issues such as impeachment, healthcare, and economic policy. (Source: The Washington Post)
- The Democratic Party has launched a new initiative to increase diversity and inclusion within the party, including a new diversity and inclusion commission. (Source: Politico)
Other News
- The Democratic Party has raised a record amount of money in the first quarter of 2022, with over $100 million raised. (Source: The Hill)
- The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has announced a new partnership with the NAACP to increase voter turnout among African Americans. (Source: CNN)
- The Democratic Party has launched a new initiative to support Democratic candidates in local elections, including mayoral and city council races. (Source: Roll Call)