Ruby Cramer
Kirsten Gillibrand Pledges To Stop Accepting Donations From Corporate PACs
The New York senator — a national fundraising powerhouse — joins Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Maria Cantwell in pledging to reject corporate PAC money. [Update: Following Gillibrand's announcement, Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey the same pledge on Wednesday night.]
Ruby Cramer
Early Presidential Candidate John Delaney Is Already Running Two Ads In Iowa
Delaney, a former financial services executive, is spending $1 million in airtime on two ads in the early caucus state. His candidacy is among the earliest declared in history.
Ruby Cramer
Hillary Clinton Let Him Stay. Women Say His Harassment Continued.
A woman who worked on Hillary Clinton’s campaign complained about touching, inappropriate comments, and an untenable work environment created by her boss, a faith and values adviser. He was punished, but not fired, by Clinton. Six years later, he landed the top job at a pro-Clinton super PAC, where staffers say his behavior wasn’t any different.
Ruby Cramer
Cecile Richards Plans To Step Down As President Of Planned Parenthood, After More Than A Decade
Richards greatly expanded Planned Parenthood’s political prominence, as well as its organizing and fundraising capacities, during her time leading the organization.
Ruby Cramer
Clinton And Bernie Allies Are Still At Odds Over Caucus Vs. Primary Rules For 2020
Clinton allies are now circulating a petition opposing how the Unity Commission and its chair handled an amendment on caucus and primary rules — an issue that Democrats from both wings of the party (and, according to sources, Hillary Clinton herself) have been watching closely.
Ruby Cramer
A Major Democratic Donor Is Reconsidering Support For Senators Who Pushed For Al Franken’s Resignation
Susie Tompkins Buell has given millions to Democrats over the years — especially women politicians. But she is angered by how the push for Al Franken’s resignation was handled last month, calling it “unfair” and “cavalier.”
Ruby Cramer
All You Need To Know About This Weekend's Vote To Change The Democratic 2020 Primary Process
A year and a half ago, Sanders and Clinton forces formed a commission to make the Democratic primary more fair. This weekend, members of the commission voted on recommendations to reduce the number of superdelegates, change the caucus process, and set new rules at the DNC. But that doesn't mean the changes will be adopted.
Ruby Cramer
Terry McAuliffe's Dead-Serious Advice For Democrats: Have Some Fun!
Terry McAuliffe spent 35 years chasing checks from donors, raising millions for Democrats, amassing success and scandal, befriending the Clintons, and earning legendary political status as the high-energy, fun-loving fundraiser known as “the Macker.” Now he’s a governor with a serious record, in a state where Democrats just won big. So what’s changed about him? As it turns out, not much.
Ruby Cramer
Democrats Sweep Virginia Races, Including Contentious Governor’s Contest
The wins came after a week of infighting among Democrats and Trump repeatedly attempting to drum up support for the Republican gubernatorial candidate.
Katherine Miller
Two Aides With California Democratic Connections Leave Feinstein Challenger's Team
Kevin de León's campaign said the departures, including of one longtime aide, reflect the California political class not wanting his bid to succeed. “He’s been told to wait his turn. It’s part of that mentality of folks who like things the way they are," said a spokesperson.
Ruby Cramer
DNC Warns State Parties On Cybersecurity: Be Better
”Some state parties are pretty on top of it. On the other end of the scale — and I'm not gonna name names — there are definitely state parties that will get on the phone with me and I'll be like, 'Wait, what?’”
Ruby Cramer
Drama Unfolds Between Democrats Over Rumor About Ousting Three Black Women DNC Members
Rumors flew on Thursday in Las Vegas, where still divided progressive and establishment Democrats are meeting, over a list of proposed DNC at-large members. And on Saturday, Leah Daughtry addressed the rumor specifically.
Ruby Cramer
Hillary Clinton And The Obamas Respond To Harvey Weinstein Allegations. Clinton Says She'll Donate Funds To Charity.
The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee said she was "appalled" by the allegations, while Obama said he and his wife were "disgusted."
Ruby Cramer
New Group Promises Real Money For Local Candidates Who Commit To Sweeping National Progressive Goals
Economist Jeffrey Sachs, former New York state senator Daniel Squadron, and Adam Pritzker of the wealthy Pritzker family will fund candidates — currently all Democrats running for state office — who commit to a range of policy targets for 2030. They start in Virginia with 10 House of Delegates candidates.
Ruby Cramer
Many Democrats Are Now Donating Harvey Weinstein's Campaign Contributions To Charity
Weinstein — who was fired from The Weinstein Company on Sunday in the wake of multiple sexual harassment allegations — has been a prolific donor to Democratic candidates and causes. As many Democratic U.S. senators and two governors said they'd give contributions from Weinstein to charity, the Democratic National Committee said they would redirect $30,000 in his most recent donations to other political groups.
Adam B. Vary
Las Vegas Police Have Responded To Reports Of An Active Shooter On The Strip
Authorities advised people to avoid the area near Mandalay Bay late Sunday night.
Jim Dalrymple II
With Popular Single-Payer Plan, Bernie Sanders Enters New Territory: A Wealth Tax
As Democrats embrace Bernie Sanders and his Medicare-for-all proposal, he is also publicly detailing a tax policy that few American politicians have embraced before.
Ruby Cramer
The DNC Begins Cybersecurity Effort To Try To Make Sure 2016 Doesn’t Happen Again
Phishing drills, top Silicon Valley hires, constant cybersecurity education, emails in the cloud, Tom Perez on Signal, and end-to-end encryption apps like Wickr, which the rest of the Democratic party committees have already adopted. The DNC’s new CTO, now concluding an internal security review, wants a “culture change inside the building.”
Ruby Cramer
Hillary Clinton Will Raise Money For A Clinton Foundation Still In Transition
Last year, in advance of a potential Clinton presidency, the Clinton Foundation announced massive changes to its size and scope. In the aftermath of her loss, the foundation is still figuring out its direction and facing some tough realities — as Clinton returns to help raise money.
Ruby Cramer
Planned Parenthood Wants To Build Volunteer Armies Around 600 Clinics
After the election, a new “back to the basics” approach at Planned Parenthood made organizing a priority during the months-long health care debate. The next project: recruiting and training hundreds of volunteers spread out around the country.
Ruby Cramer
