Ruby Cramer
Unions Are Trying To Fix The #MeToo Problem On Political Campaigns
Unionized campaigns are establishing a detailed process for reporting sexual harassment with timelines and neutral third-party review.
Ruby Cramer
Hillary Clinton Will Headline A Major DNC Fundraiser
The 2016 nominee — whose political role in the party has been questioned by some Democrats this year — will speak alongside a set of likely presidential candidates next month.
Ruby Cramer
Bernie Sanders’ Revolution Needs Black Voters To Win. But Can He Talk To Them?
On Wednesday at an MLK event, Sanders said that Barack Obama's charisma obscured Democratic failures over the last decade — a critique that ignited a sharp rebuke from black Democrats who say he hasn't learned the lessons of 2016. There's a lot more to the story from the last three years.
Ruby Cramer
Democrats Know Hackers Will Be Back In 2018. The Problem? Forcing Campaigns To Care.
"The threat is there — and ignoring it isn’t going to make it go away."
Ruby Cramer
Staffers At A Top, Bernie-Backed Progressive Firm Have Unionized
Staffers on at least nine campaigns have unionized this year, pushing for better wages, hours, and policies for reporting misconduct. Revolution Messaging, a firm that recently made headlines over its handling of a harassment complaint, is one of the first consulting firms to see its staffers unionize.
Ruby Cramer
A #MeToo Fight Has Erupted Between Two Democrats
When can #MeToo be invoked, by whom, against whom? California gubernatorial candidate Amanda Renteria says the Democratic frontrunner, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, should resign because of past relationships with women. No prominent Democrats offered their support for the push. And Newsom allies are accusing Renteria of exploiting and cheapening the movement.
Ruby Cramer
Democrats Are Considering Dropping Superdelegates Altogether
The measure would go a step beyond the Clinton-Sanders Unity Commission proposals to change the superdelegate system. An “absurd and undemocratic idea,” one DNC member said in a memo to party leaders.
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
