New York City had a total upset. The Democratic mayoral candidate now for the party is a relatively young Zoran Mdani, 33 years old. Few had heard of him a year ago.His progressive policies powered him to take on Andrew Cuomo and win. A name that in New York and around the country is known far more than his. The message though was laser focused on kitchen table priorities, affordability, and the kind of progressive populism which Democrats have sometimes lost sight of.and it worked. We live in the most expe ...

Joining me now, we have Megan Hayes, former special assistant to President Biden and former director of message planning for the Biden administration. So, Democrats have high hopes for the midterm elections, especially with what they see as ammunition from this big policy bill. Senator Chuck Schumer are saying that it boosted Democrats chances of taking back the Senate.So, what is the message they need to focus on. And how should they go about countering Republican push back. I think they've been doing a re ...

We are talking to industry constantly to figure out how we can be helpful. Which of their products being proposed are in line with our national priorities. That is meeting a large unmet public health need.Domesticating manufacturing as a national security issue. Increasing the affordability of drugs, which is an access problem. This president does not like to see Americans getting ripped off.And we've been paying more for drugs than in many wealthy countries around the world. Can you do anything about that. ...

Welcome to the beat everyone. I am Ari Melbour and let me tell you right off the top we have a very special and newsworthy guest to begin the show tonight. House Democratic Minority Leader Hakee Jeff the most powerful Democrat in Washington is here. I will see you in a moment. I will tell folks that we are coming fresh off leader Jeff historic literally breaking historical records 8h hour 44 minute house floor speech. This is one way to understand if nothing else the sheer amount of time and stamina that wa ...

Democratic Party Strategy & Inclusivity - The Democratic Party aims to address the high cost of living, contrasting with perceived failures of the Trump administration [3][4] - The party emphasizes inclusivity, aiming to represent a broad spectrum of views from progressive to moderate within the Democratic caucus [8][9] - Increasing voter turnout, especially among demographics like the South Asian community and younger voters (under 39), is considered beneficial for the party [5] - The Democratic Party is portrayed as a "Big Tent" party, suggesting room for diverse ideologies and approaches [8][10] Political Landscape & Challenges - The rise of energetic, more liberal candidates, sometimes labeled "Democratic Socialists," presents potential tensions within the Democratic Party [6][7] - The Democratic Party acknowledges frustrations among everyday Americans struggling financially [12] - The party intends to directly address these frustrations by advocating for an America where everyone can afford a good life [13] External Factors & Competition - Elon Musk's potential involvement in third-party politics is acknowledged, but the Democratic Party expresses confidence in its ability to compete [11][13] - The Democratic Party highlights a recent victory in the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race, despite significant financial contributions (25 million USD) from external sources [14]

India’s supply of houses costing less than 5 million rupees ($58,553) fell to their lowest since 2018, a report found https://t.co/jMgeaW7uRc ...

In the days since it became clear that Zora Mamani would be the Democratic nominee for mayor in New York City, the response from Republicans has been about as unhinged as you might expect. Donald Trump is practically frothing at the mouth, threatening to arrest Mom Donnie, who of course has not broken any laws. There's talk on the right that they're going to like denaturalize him and deport him.At least one Republican congressman has called for the 33-year-old state assemblyman, a naturalized US citizen, to ...

Buying a home in America's largest metros would require more than 30% of the median income. https://t.co/x1gjjAvTAV ...

Zohran Mamdani has promised free buses as part of his ambitious campaign to make NYC more affordable. But that could come with transit trade-offs https://t.co/qqsgLfQNx9 ...

WELCOME TO THE BEAT. I'M ARI MELBER. JAMES CARVILLE IS HERE.WILL HE BE HOSTING THE SHOW THE WHOLE HOUR, CO-HOSTING. ONLY ONE WAY TO FIND OUT IS TO STAY WITH US. I'LL SEE YOU IN A SECOND, JAMES, WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS.WE ARE KEEPING AN EYE ON THE HOUSE WHERE THE BIG BILL IS HANGING IN THE BALANCE. HOUSE REPUBLICANS AT THIS MOMENT DO NOT HAVE THE VOTES TO GET THIS TRUMP BUDGET DEAL DONE. IT EXPLODES THE DEBT, IT CUTS HEALTHCARE.IT IS BY FAR THE MOST SIGNIFICANT THING IN THE TRUMP AGENDA THIS YEAR. IT G ...