Texas Democrats roll out plan to win state House in November

Texas Democrats are unveiling a new strategy in the hope of taking control of the state House this November for the first time in nearly two decades.  The Texas Democratic Party and Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee on Monday released a list of 22 state House seats they will target in November, with the ultimate goal of winning …

Bloomberg lands Utah's lone Democratic rep as sixth congressional endorsement

Democratic presidential hopeful Mike Bloomberg on Friday scored his sixth congressional endorsement, this one from Rep. Ben McAdams, Utah’s only Democratic member of Congress. It is the latest win for the former New York City mayor’s surging campaign. “He’s our best shot to restore fiscal responsibility in Washington and to address critical issues like access to …

Iowa Democrats hold scores of in-state, out-of-state satellite caucuses

The Iowa Democratic Party conducted scores of satellite caucuses within and outside of the state for the first time Monday, allowing voters as far away as Europe to participate in a caucus that has been marred by inconsistencies resulting in a severe delay to results. Iowa Democrats set up 87 satellite caucuses, including 60 for …

Paul Krugman: 'Bloomberg is not evil, but he shouldn't be in this race'

New York Times columnist Paul Krugman told Democracy Now on Monday that he doesn’t believe billionaire businessmen Michael BloombergMichael BloombergEngel scrambles to fend off primary challenge from left It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process Liberals embrace super PACs they once shunned MORE and Tom SteyerTom SteyerBloomberg wages war on COVID-19, …

Semifinals set at 50th Midlands Championships

EVANSTON, Ill. — The semifinal matches are set at the 50th Midlands Championships. Illinois leads the team race after the quarterfinal matches. InterMat is providing a live blog throughout the Midlands. Sunday’s action gets underway at 12 p.m. CT with semifinals, consolation matches, and seventh-place matches. The finals will be broadcast live on the Big …

Sanders: I wish other Republicans shared Romney's 'sense of decency'

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) praised Republican Sen. Mitt RomneyWillard (Mitt) Mitt RomneyMilley discussed resigning from post after Trump photo-op: …

Klobuchar tops 2020 Democrats in first three NH villages to cast ballots

Sen. Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-Minn.) led …

Klobuchar says English should not be US national language, reversing from prior vote

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk …

Poll: Trump edges out all top 2020 Democratic candidates except Sanders

Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) is the only Democratic presidential contender to beat President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats …