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Democrats in 'painful' waiting game in party's post-debate reckoning
Democrats are bracing for a painful waiting game these next few weeks as the party continues to reconcile with its future after Joe Biden's devastating debate last week.
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July 3, 2024 at 1:59 AM
Democrats pressure Biden to answer questions after he falters in 1st debate
President Joe Biden has yet to officially address the flurry of disquiet within the Democratic Party regarding his viability and strength as the party's candidate.
July 3, 2024 at 1:59 AM
July 2, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Democrats voice growing concern about Biden's campaign in wake of the debate
As some Democrats call on Biden to drop out of the race, the President will sit down for his first post-debate interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos on Friday in Wisconsin.
July 2, 2024 at 11:44 PM
July 2, 2024 at 6:59 PM
How could Democrats replace President Joe Biden as the party's nominee?
Unless President Joe Biden removes himself from the 2024 presidential race, it's essentially impossible for any other candidate to earn the Democratic nomination.
July 2, 2024 at 6:59 PM
July 2, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Biden team tries to smooth concerns after shaky debate performance
Sources tell ABC News President Joe Biden’s family is actively encouraging him to stay in the race.
July 2, 2024 at 5:15 PM
July 2, 2024 at 2:02 PM
More Democrats question Biden’s chances
Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear are both expressing their concerns after Biden’s performance at last week’s presidential debate. ABC News’ Em Nguyen reports.
July 2, 2024 at 2:02 PM
June 30, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Democrats concerned following Biden’s shaky debate performance
ABC News’ Jon Karl reports on calls from the Democratic party to replace President Joe Biden on the ticket as his campaign works on damage control following his shaky debate performance.
June 30, 2024 at 3:02 PM
June 28, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Next steps for Democrats after Thursday night’s presidential debate
Some Democrats are calling for a new candidate after President Joe Biden’s performance during the first debate between himself and former President Donald Trump.
June 28, 2024 at 10:39 PM
June 28, 2024 at 9:17 PM
At the Capitol, Democrats’ anguish over Biden's debate performance on full display
House Democrats spent their Friday morning huddling on the floor in hushed, anguished conversations about President Joe Biden's debate performance.
June 28, 2024 at 9:17 PM
June 28, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Do debates still matter? Impact wanes amid polarization, viral competition: Experts
What used to be an important ritual in the presidential election cycle has lost some of its power, according to experts, as many voters have already made their decision.
June 28, 2024 at 6:39 PM
June 28, 2024 at 1:19 AM
5 things to watch for in the 1st 2024 general election debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in-person Thursday for the first of two presidential debates this year.
June 28, 2024 at 1:19 AM
June 27, 2024 at 9:30 PM
How much is Jamaal Bowman's loss a warning for progressives?
Progressives undeniably suffered their most significant defeat of the 2024 election cycle Tuesday when Rep. Jamaal Bowman, N.Y., lost his district's Democratic primary.
June 27, 2024 at 9:30 PM
June 26, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Rep. Jamaal Bowman defeated in NY congressional primary
ABC News contributing political correspondent Rachael Bade breaks down Rep. Jamaal Bowman's loss in New York's District 16 Democratic primary to Westchester County Executive George Latimer.
June 26, 2024 at 7:46 PM
June 26, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Biden-Trump is the rematch many voters don't want. Could the debate change minds?
When former President Trump and President Biden debate later this week, they will be looking to appeal to voters – but many said are not looking forward to the rematch.
June 26, 2024 at 9:21 AM
June 25, 2024 at 12:21 PM
NY primary race between Jamaal Bowman, George Latimer marks schism in Dem Party
Ad spending in the race has, as of Monday, clocked in at an eye-popping $23 million total, according to filings compiled by OpenSecrets.
June 25, 2024 at 12:21 PM
June 18, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Democrats expected to drive ban on bump stocks after Supreme Court ruling
ABC News' Jay O'Brien discusses the latest push to ban the devices.
June 18, 2024 at 5:31 PM
June 10, 2024 at 8:06 PM
John Fetterman set for return to Senate following treatment for depression
John Fetterman is expected to return to the Senate the week of April 17, more than a month after checking into an inpatient facility with depression
June 10, 2024 at 8:06 PM
1 month ago
Democratic women are overperforming in 2024 primaries; Republicans lag behind
The share of women running and winning in the 2024 primaries is lower than in 2022. Democrats are keeping pace with prior years, but the GOP is off to a slow start.
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Democratic lawmakers upset over House invite to Israel’s Prime Minister
Four Congressional leaders invited Netanyahu to speak before a joint session. No official date has been set.
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Democrats risk boxing themselves in on filibuster in 2024: Sources
Democratic Senate candidates are rallying against the filibuster, but Republicans could very easily win the Senate majority next year.
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Sen. Laphonza Butler on being the only Black woman in Senate
Sen. Laphonza Butler talks about being the only Black woman in the Senate, the current state of democracy and why she chose not to run in this upcoming election.
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Praise, but some trepidation, among Democrats after Biden's border actions
President Joe Biden's executive action restricting asylum claims at the southern border drew a range of reactions on Tuesday.
1 month ago
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, has announced she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
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Ohio state House passes Biden ballot fix bill despite DNC remedy
Ohio's state House passed two bills on Thursday -- one of which ensures President Joe Biden appears on the state's general election ballot in November.
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Congressional Democrats slam oil executives over gas prices
The lawmakers blasted the oil industry and advocated for clean energy alternatives.
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Senate Democrats are polling well. That could help Biden.
Senate Democrats are polling better than President Joe Biden. What does that mean for 2024?
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Biden slams video on Trump site citing 'Unified Reich,' Republicans dodge commenting
President Biden criticized Trump for his since-deleted social media post referencing a "Unified Reich" if reelected,
1 month ago
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Sen. Schumer tells Democrats he'll reintroduce bipartisan border bill
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will bring the bipartisan border deal that was negotiated early this year back up on the floor this week for a standalone vote.
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2 months ago
Democrats look to band together after Maryland's bruising Senate primary
Angela Alsobrooks, county executive of Prince George’s County in Maryland, won Tuesday night of the state’s Democratic Senate primary, beating U.S. Rep. David Trone.
2 months ago
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Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty in federal court to bribery and extortion
Sen. Bob Menendez, his wife and two business associates appeared Wednesday in Manhattan federal court to be arraigned on bribery and extortion charges.
2 months ago
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What are the odds Democrats will win the popular vote?
The 538 crew plays a game of “Buy, Sell, Hold” and puts their wisdom to the test.
2 months ago
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Democrats work to avoid protests at Chicago convention, with parallels to 1968
Protests at 1968's historic Democratic National Convention led to the arrest of hundreds of protesters. Could Democrats see the same at their 2024 convention?
2 months ago
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House Democratic leaders announce they would save Johnson in ouster threat
House Democratic leadership announced that if a motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson is brought to the House floor for a vote, they would vote to table the effort.
2 months ago
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Democratic divisions over Israel aren't guaranteed to sink The Squad
Will Democrats' divisions on Israel boost The Squad's primary challengers?
2 months ago
3 months ago
Will Biden be on Ohio ballot? Election official still concerned about deadline issue
Ohio's secretary of state sent a letter on Monday signaling they can't accept a proposed workaround to certifying Biden on the state's November general election
3 months ago
3 months ago
Democratic primary voters cast ballots to send a message to President Biden
ABC News’ Deputy Political Director Averi Harper and ABC News’ White House correspondent MaryAlice Parks has a closer look at the top political headlines this week.
3 months ago
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House Democrats introduce bill to rename Miami federal prison after Trump
A group of House Democrats are proposing a bill to rename a federal prison in Miami after former President Donald Trump.
3 months ago
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With razor-thin GOP margin, could House control flip to Democrats?
With a razor-thin GOP majority in the House and a move to potentially oust the speaker, could the power in the House flip before the election?
3 months ago
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Could Democrats win back control of the House before November?
Republicans have maintained control of the House by only a handful of seats since the start of the 118th Congress.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Biden faces next protest over Israel-Hamas war with Wisconsin 'uninstructed' campaign
Listen to Wisconsin and other groups are urging voters to pick "uninstructed" over Biden in Wisconsin's Democratic primary on Tuesday
3 months ago
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Could Larry Hogan turn a blue Senate seat red in Maryland?
Is Larry Hogan popular enough to flip a Senate seat in solidly blue Maryland for the GOP?
3 months ago
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Alabama Democrat Marilyn Lands focusing on abortion access, IVF in special election
Alabama Democrat Marilyn Lands is campaigning on IVF and abortion rights in a race against Teddy Powell for the House in Alabama District 10.
3 months ago
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New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy suspends Senate campaign against Andy Kim
New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy is ending her Senate campaign, cutting short what was shaping up to be a protracted Democratic primary against Rep. Andy Kim
3 months ago
3 months ago
Haley backer Mark Cuban attends Biden fundraiser amid push to peel off GOP votes
Biden's appearance with Cuban is part of the president's larger effort to court donors and supporters of Nikki Haley following her exit from the race.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Nearly half of Haley voters in Ohio say they'd back Biden: Exit polls
Among voters supporting Nikki Haley in preliminary exit poll results, nearly half say they’d back Joe Biden in November.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Democrats call Lev Parnas as witness in impeachment probe
The House Oversight and Judiciary committees are holding an impeachment hearing on Capitol Hill amid growing scrutiny of the Republican probe of President Joe Biden and his family.
3 months ago
4 months ago
Biden and Trump become 2024's presumptive nominees as rematch kicks off
The news follows ABC News projecting that Biden and Trump will win the Georgia primaries, based on an analysis of the vote.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Biden projected to clinch 2024 Democratic nomination
Biden and Trump are projected to win their respective primaries in Georgia. ABC News projects Biden has reached the 1,968 delegates needed to become the Democratic candidate.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Progressives launch 'Reject AIPAC' effort as Democratic divides over Israel deepen
The "Reject AIPAC" bloc, which includes Justice Democrats and others, plans to organize a campaign to support Democrats like Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman
4 months ago
4 months ago
'Uncommitted' Biden protest votes winning some delegates as he dominates primary
Biden is winning the Democratic primary overall but the "uncommitted" option to protest his stance on Israel is winning delegates in Michigan, Minnesota and Hawaii
4 months ago