Democratic former congressman Mondaire Jones has shared his enthusiasm about Vice President Kamala Harris possibly replacing President Joe Biden in the 2024 Presidential Election. Endorsing Harris after President Biden officially announced that he would be ending his reelection campaign, Jones said “People here are enthusiastic about a new generation of leadership embodied by Vice President […]
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3 Possible Replacements for the Democratic Nominee
Last Sunday it was made public that President Joe Biden would be dropping out of the 2024 Presidential election. President Biden penned a letter making this announcement. In a subsequent statement he endorsed current Vice President Kamala Harris as the next Democratic nominee for president. Even with that, the Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison […]
Democrats introduce bill to ban foreign payments to U.S. officials after Trump probe
Democrats introduced new legislation on Tuesday that would make it illegal for U.S. officials to accept gifts, bribes, or payments from foreign countries unless it is approved by Congress beforehand. The long-running probe into the foreign financial affairs of former president Donald Trump has prompted this action. Representative Jamie Raskin and Senator Richard Blumenthal have […]
Movement to put abortion on 2024 ballots gaining steam
Since the successful abortion vote in Ohio, Democrats have taken a major initiative to get abortion on 2024 ballots as a way to mobilize voters in key battleground areas. Already, abortion advocates in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, and South Dakota are pushing for various abortion-related amendments on the […]
After expulsion and reinstatement, Tennessee Rep. Pearson and Jones advance past Democratic primaries
Tennessee rep. JustinPearson and JustinJones have advanced past an election hurdle after the Black lawmakers were expelled for protesting gun control. Local officials later reinstated the pair after receiving public backlash. Pearson and Jones are set to participate in the August general election.
Who is running for president in 2024?
Here are the candidates for the upcoming 2024 presidential election, including their background and some of their campaign positions.
Biden meet with Congress to discuss debt ceiling
President Joe Biden will meet with congressional leaders to reach an agreement on how to address the looming debt ceiling crisis. Republicans want to raise the limit on the country’s borrowing authority in exchange for spending cuts, while Democrats, including Biden, want to increase the debt limit without any conditions attached.
How Minnesota is Becoming a Laboratory in Pushing Progressive Policy
When Minnesota Democrats won back the majority in the state Senate last fall, they achieved the dream: a trifecta of control across the Legislature and the governor’s office.
Chicago Will Host 2024 Democratic Convention
President Biden and his party have selected Chicago to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Illinois Democratic officials have been pushing for Chicago to be selected, saying that the city is a liberal place that embraces abortion rights, LGBTQ rights, and labor and civil rights.
Tennessee’s Political Division Deepen
Tennessee state lawmakers Justin Jones of Nashville and Justin Pearson of Memphis are the latest in a longstanding power struggle between Republicans who control the state’s politics and Democrats in charge of its fast-growing cities.
President Biden’s Remark on the Expulsion of Tennessee Lawmakers
President Joe Biden spoke out on Thursday about the actions of the Tennessee House of Representatives for expelling two Democratic representatives. The House voted to expel Rep. Justin Jones and Rep. Justin Pearson. A week after, they protested for gun control measures.
Tennessee GOP vote to remove 3 Dem Reps, settle for 2
Tennessee GOP lawmakers voted on Thursday to remove 3 democrats from the #House, for their participation in the #gun control protests, at the #capitol, last week. The GOP supermajority were able to oust 2 democrat reps, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson; with a third, Gloria Johnson, remaining a member of the house, as the necessary two-thirds majority requirement could not be met to remove her.
