The last time the Democratic Party had this kind of identity crisis, a man emerged who forced it to change, writes @niamalikah. That man was Jesse Jackson (via @opinion) https://t.co/Y0VJ2d1Vj9 ...

Today tributes are pouring in for one of the towering figure of the civil rights movement, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, the 84-year-old died this morning after a long illness, remembered for his transcendent rhetoric and gospel about seeking common ground. He first rose to prominence as a protege of Martin Luther King Jr. ., whose assassination he would also witness.Politics soon beckoned. He established the National Rainbow Coalition as a vehicle for a populist campaign, running for president twice, leading ...

DNC Chairman Ken Martin has reversed course on his pledge to publicly release a review of the Democratic Party’s 2024 election failures, arguing it would be a distraction https://t.co/ZsbNHJUkAp ...

From @WSJopinion: The Democratic Party is sitting placidly by as the progressives who lost them last year’s election mobilize to take over even more of the party. Bernie Sanders may never be president, but he’s a kingmaker, writes @KimStrassel.https://t.co/TuxDCv46wL ...

From @WSJopinion: The Democratic Party is sitting placidly by as the progressives who lost them last year’s election mobilize to take over even more of the party. Bernie Sanders may never be president, but he’s a kingmaker, writes @KimStrassel.https://t.co/BoUpiFsn5C ...

Look, I think and that actually is reminiscent because this feels like, you know, going into 2006, and I know for you it feels like when you your big your big night when you went >> Oh, no, but I get 2006 cuz I was on the ballot in 2006. >> Yes. >> And I ain't going to tell y'all what 2006 was like.It was like this. >> But but yeah, but you do get this feel and you do get something a feel that something's happening nationally. Look, when you look at all the special elections that we've had and you look at e ...

Joining us now, Jake Sherman, co-founder of Punch Bowl News and an MS Now political contributor. Mark McKinnon, former adviser to George W. Bush and John McCain and creator of the circus.Basil Michael is a Democratic strategist, former executive director of the New York State Democratic Party and an MS now political analyst. Sorry, Basil. Republicans have uh dubbed Afton Ben, who is that candidate.Uh the AOC of Tennessee and in fact AOC along with um former vice president Al Gore going to do a tea rally for ...

Rural White people aren't more conservative on abortion, LGBTQ rights or funding the police, TK tells @niamalikah. So what's driving their shift away from the Democratic Party? (via @opinion) https://t.co/eS3HGsydQc ...

Political Analysis - The Democratic Party's past success has led to complacency [1] - Learning from recent elections will better prepare the Democratic Party for future challenges [1]

Government Shutdown & Policy Stance - Senator Fetterman broke ranks with the Democratic Party to help end the government shutdown [1] - Senator Fetterman voted with Republicans over a dozen times during the shutdown [1] - Senator Fetterman opposes government shutdowns, viewing them as harmful to food security and air travel safety [4][5] - Senator Fetterman advocates for keeping the government open to ensure SNAP benefits and healthcare tax credits continue [10] Healthcare & Social Programs - Approximately 2 million Pennsylvanians rely on SNAP benefits [6][9] - Around 400,000 Pennsylvanians receive healthcare tax credits [6] - Democrats initially designed healthcare subsidies to expire at the end of the year [6][11] Political Alignment & Transparency - Senator Fetterman states he votes with the Democratic Party 906% of the time [17] - Senator Fetterman emphasizes the importance of a "big tent party" and allowing for disagreements within the Democratic Party [18] - Senator Fetterman supports releasing all Epstein-related emails [12][14] Personal Memoir & Mental Health - Senator Fetterman's memoir, "Unfettered," discusses his experiences with depression and suicidal thoughts [1][14][19] - The memoir aims to encourage those suffering from depression to "stay in the game" [14]