INSANE: 6 | Vintage Vibes

The attacks on Graham Platner didn’t just fail – they may have backfired

Graham Platner’s primary victory in Maine says more about the unpopularity of the Democratic party elite than any race to date

The Guardian - US · Jun 13

Same-sex benefits 'still not granted'

The government should ensure same-sex couples receive equal access to welfare benefits, as some state enterprise employees remain unable to claim spousal healthcare rights despite the enactment of the marriage equality law, says the Democratic Party.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10

More fall House matchups set in California

For both parties, the bare-knuckle battle for control of the House winds through California.  Recent primaries in the Golden State provided an early look at how major themes shaping the midterm elections are playing out: ideological debates roiling the Democratic Party, a redrawn map that threw together two GOP incumbents…

Roll Call · Jun 10

Inside NYC’s overlooked primary

In Queens, Chuck Park’s campaign is betting that a robust ground game can overcome a well-funded incumbent

Salon · Jun 4

South Korea’s ruling party sweeps local elections but loses key mayoral contest

Outcome complicates president Lee Jae Myung’s bid to solidify political mandate

The Independent UK · Jun 4

‘Joe and I were devastated’: Jill Biden opens up on their ‘close friends’ saying ‘terrible things’ to force Joe Biden out of 2024 presidential race

“What’s the purpose of anger now?”

We Got This Covered · Jun 3

Democrats don’t get why they’ve lost most working class voters

Since 2016, when Donald Trump shattered the Democrats’ blue wall by winning working-class voters across the Midwest, a cottage industry has sprung up on the left dedicated to answering a single question: How can Democrats win back the working class?

The Conversation · Jun 2

Democrats are at a huge crossroads in California governor’s race

If Tom Steyer wins, that could send positive shock waves through the Democratic party

The Guardian - US · Jun 2

A plan to win back lost Democrat voters

Uncommitted Movement activist Abbas Alawieh is stepping from behind the scenes to run for state Senate in Michigan

Salon · Jun 2

Why Socialism Won't Deliver Government Efficiency

Plus: the Democratic Party's candidate problem, property tax breaks for seniors, and the UFC on the White House lawn

Reason · Jun 1