Tom Steyer On The Case To Impeach Trump: It's The Corruption, Stupid
The Democratic megadonor said that 30% of the 200,000 people polled by his group believe the president should be impeached for corruption.
Democrats Preview The 2020 Primary, And It's Intersectional, Antiestablishment, And Democratic Socialist–Friendly
At this year’s Netroots Nation, Democrats embrace the language of the new left.
Bernie Sanders Goes After The Cash Bail System
The United States, Sanders said, has a cash bail system that’s essentially “criminalizing poverty.”
Bernie Fans Say They’re Excited To See Him Campaign With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — Because She’s Proof Their Politics Are The Future
"I see her as the future — I’m hoping Bernie runs in 2020 — but I think she’s the future of the party."
The New Progressives Seek To Solve The Democratic Party’s Biggest Problem
"If we only talk about racial justice issues or if we only talk about economic issues we’re going to be leaving some people out."
A Young Progressive Woman Beat One Of The Most Powerful Democrats In Congress
In a shocking upset, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won over Joe Crowley, who was considered a likely successor to Nancy Pelosi.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Trying To Unseat “The King Of Queens” And Net The First Major Win For The Anti-Establishment Left
“I can’t tell you how many people in New York politics who I’ve met with that tell me, ‘if this wasn’t about me and not being afraid of power I would’ve endorsed you a long time ago.’”
Democrats Are Planning To Go Hard At Mark Sanford’s Old Seat
“This is the fastest blue-trending district in South Carolina and one of our best pick-up opportunities in the state and maybe in the South.”
National And State Democrats Won’t Support Archie Parnell In South Carolina
“What Archie Parnell did is inexcusable and deeply disturbing, and he should drop out of this race immediately.”
The Chair Of The DCCC Defended THOSE Emails
"There’s a lot of urgency with this election, as you can imagine, with everything that’s at stake," said Rep. Ben Ray Luján on BuzzFeed News' AM to DM.
Andrew Cuomo Wants You To Know: He’s A Progressive
“There’s a struggle between the left and center of the party happening all over and people want to see progressives embraced. And it’s reached New York.”
Cynthia Nixon Is Trying To Find A Bernie-Like Pitch That Can Win Black Voters
“You can’t just talk about economic justice without talking about racial justice — they’re not mutually exclusive.”
Richard Cordray Just Won Ohio’s Democratic Primary. His Party Thinks Trump Will Help Make Him Governor.
"People in Ohio know there's an opportunity here we have not had in a very long time."
A Lot Of Voters Are Still Undecided About The Kucinich Vs. Cordray Primary
"It’s possible that you could see an upset by Kucinich if progressives turn out in Cuyahoga County area.”
Ohio Democrats Are Worried That The Wrong Governor's Nominee Could Throw Away Their Shot At Turning Ohio Blue
Many state and national Democratic officials see Richard Cordray as the best bet to retake Ohio's governor's mansion. But Dennis Kucinich — the populist who ran for president on a Bernie-esque platform — may disrupt those plans.
The DNC Still Has A Long Way To Go On Hiring Minority-Owned Businesses
A BuzzFeed News analysis shows 17.6% of DNC contract spending went to minority-owned businesses — including just 6.4% to black-owned businesses and 4.3% to Latino-owned businesses. The DNC says it's been making changes over the past year, and, in its own analysis, contended that 29% of contract spending went to diverse businesses.
Progressives Are Trying To Train Candidates To Run On Economic Populism In Conservative Districts
PCCC thinks candidates can win in conservative districts with expansive economic populist policies, like the ones popularized by Bernie Sanders.
This Is B-A-D: Some Democrats Are Sick Of A DIRE Email Strategy
“They have this relentless fucking strategy that seems to overwhelm and deceive their supporters,” one former Democratic digital strategist told BuzzFeed News.
A Group Of Black Democrats Is Pushing For More Money And Support For Black Candidates
Over the last month, Collective PAC has sent letters to both the DCCC — asking why the congressional arm has not endorsed any black candidates in its target red-to-blue program — and most recently, the DNC and other national Democratic groups, asking the groups to commit to funding and supporting candidates of color.
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.