Speaker Nancy Pelosi is voicing optimism about Democrats’ chances heading into the 2020 elections, predicting Tuesday that the party will keep the House.
Democrats articles on Democracy Chronicles
Basically the Democrats are the leftist and centrist party. Notably, the Democrats are the oldest political party still in existence in the United States and probably the oldest political party in the world. Also see our articles on Republicans, Independent Politicians and our Third Party Central section.
The 13 Republicans needed to pass gun-control legislation
It will take 13 Senate Republican votes to pass a Trump-endorsed gun-control bill assuming the entire 47-member caucus of Democrats & Independents backs it.
Shape of the Democratic presidential field stays same after third debate
Article highlights five takeaways from the third democratic debate, arguing the debate changed nothing in the of shape of the Democratic presidential field.
Trump court pick sparks frustration for refusing to answer questions
Steven Menashi, nominee for influential 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, sparked frustration from lawmakers in both parties for refusing to answer questions.
First African-American Commissioner for the FEC?
If selected and effectively confirmed, Shana Broussard would be the first African American to serve on the six-member US Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Democratic Primaries: Seven Questions for the Presidential Hopefuls
The Democratic primary debates are set to have presidential hopefuls pitching their vision to American voters. Here are seven questions they should answer.
Republicans begin complying with NC redistricting order
The House and Senate redistricting committees met to figure how they would enact new boundaries for the 2020 election by a court-mandated Sept. 18 deadline.
Republican pulls off critical win in North Carolina
Republican Dan Bishop edged out Democrat Dan McCready in the special election on Tuesday to represent North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District.
Standoff in Congress may prolong Federal Election Commission’s Paralysis and delay its oversight
Federal Election Commission’s paralysis on key campaign finance issues could be extended as Congress leaders skirmish over how to appoint new commissioners.
Why Countering Violent Extremism Programs Are Bad Policy
Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Program predictive risk indicators have been discredited by scholars, notably on account of their selective character.