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Poll: Americans Are Skeptical About Democratic Socialism

But their definitions of the term vary widely

(Newser) - Democratic socialism may be gaining ground inside the Democratic Party, but the broader electorate isn't sold. A new Washington Post -Ipsos poll finds 55% of Americans say they would not consider voting for a democratic socialist for president; 39% say they might. Even among independents, a majority of 54%...

Progressives Aren't Happy About 2028 Voting Calendar

They say DNC's decision to put South Carolina first could crush Sanders-style candidacies

(Newser) - Democrats just set the opening scene for 2028—and the party's left flank is not applauding. A key Democratic National Committee rules panel voted Friday to make South Carolina the first presidential primary state, sidelining Nevada and igniting fears among progressives that the move is designed to blunt another...

Scarborough: Democrats Embracing 'Loony' Positions

Morning Joe host suggests party is being overtaken by 'extreme' ideas on left flank

(Newser) - Joe Scarborough has managed to find some common ground with a man he frequently criticizes, President Trump. On Monday's Morning Joe, Scarborough made the case that Democrats were embracing "extreme" positions on their left flank, reports Mediaite . The reference is to the success of social democrats in Democratic...

AOC's First Endorsement for Contested Senate Run Bucks Chuck

Ocasio-Cortez gives thumbs-up to Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed instead of Schumer pick

(Newser) - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is jumping into one of 2026's biggest Senate fights, throwing her weight behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic primary and putting herself at odds with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. In her first endorsement in a contested Senate race this cycle, Ocasio-Cortez argued that El-Sayed—not...

AOC's National Schedule Fuels 2028 Speculation

Progressive congressman keeps building her profile with rallies, endorsements, and key meetings

(Newser) - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez continues to shrug off questions about a potential 2028 run for president, but her calendar suggests she's thinking far beyond her New York district. Axios reports that the congresswoman has quietly embarked on what looks a lot like a national tour, with high-profile visits this month alone...

Ocasio-Cortez Now Opposes All US Military Aid to Israel

Break with party leaders follows pressure from Democratic Socialists of America

(Newser) - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just drew a new line on Israel: no more US weapons money, including for the Iron Dome. The New York Democrat said Wednesday she will oppose all US military assistance to Israel, arguing the country "is well able to fund the Iron Dome system" itself and...

Primary Poll Shows Newsom Has Twice the Support of Harris

Buttigieg and Ocasio-Cortez trail both among California Democrats

(Newser) - Gavin Newsom isn't just edging out Kamala Harris in California—he's doubling her support in a new 2028 primary poll. A UC Berkeley-Politico survey of likely Democratic voters in their home state puts the governor at 28%, with Harris at 14%. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former Transportation Secretary...

GOP Congressman's Muslim Remarks Spur Calls to Resign

Democrats want repercussions after Florida Rep. Randy Fine's comments about Muslims, dogs

(Newser) - A freshman Republican congressman is under fire after suggesting on X that, "If Mainstream Muslims make us choose between keeping our dogs and them going home, the choice is easy." The comment from Rep. Randy Fine of Florida—posted Sunday in response to a pro-Palestinian activist's snarky...

Mamdani: I'll Employ Government to Help New Yorkers

New mayor pledges housing, transit, and child care changes

(Newser) - Saying that "Today begins a new era," Mayor Zohran Mamdani assured New Yorkers on Thursday that he will use the power of government to serve all of them, regardless of their political views. "I promise you this," Mamdani said after taking the oath in a public...

Worried Lawmakers Postpone Public Events

After Charlie Kirk shooting, lawmakers 'are scared to death,' says one

(Newser) - "People are scared to death in this building." That's what one lawmaker, Rep. Jared Moskowitz, is saying after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event on a Utah college campus Wednesday. The Democrat had already stopped holding outdoor events and upped his security earlier this...

AOC Video Marked as Fake Fools Chris Cuomo

He demanded to know why Democrat was addressing Sweeney jeans controversy

(Newser) - NewsNation anchor Chris Cuomo apparently needs some tips on how to spot a deepfake video. He was mocked Wednesday after he shared an obviously fake AI-generated video that depicted Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaking in Congress about the Sydney Sweeney jeans ad controversy , reports the Guardian . Clues that it was...

Pope Leo Is Winning the Newsmakers Popularity Contest

Pontiff tops Gallup list of prominent US, world figures, with 57% favorable approval rating

(Newser) - Sorry, Volodymyr—Pope Leo XIV is a bit more popular than you. Gallup has a new survey out listing the favorability ratings for more than a dozen prominent US and world luminaries, and the new pontiff comes in at No. 1, with a 57% favorable rating (11% unfavorable, 31% no...

Clinton Endorses Andrew Cuomo
Clinton Endorses
Andrew Cuomo
Jun 22, 2025 1:15 PM CDT

Clinton Endorses Andrew Cuomo

Former president steps into New York's mayoral race two days before primary

(Newser) - Two days before New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, Bill Clinton has made a rare intervention in municipal politics on behalf of Andrew Cuomo . The former president taped a robocall aimed at increasing turnout among older voters, the New York Times reports. The endorsement of Cuomo, who was...

AOC Turns Down New Party Role, Makes 'Seniority' Dig

Congresswoman won't be vying for Dem leadership spot on House Oversight Committee

(Newser) - New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has career options , but one thing she won't be doing is vying for the top Democratic spot on the House Oversight Committee. "It's actually clear to me that the underlying dynamics in the Caucus have not shifted with respect to seniority as...

A Surprise Nonpolitician Is Polling in 2028 Race
A Surprise
Nonpolitician
Is Polling in
2028 Race
in case you missed it
Apr 19, 2025 7:40 AM CDT

A Surprise Nonpolitician Is Polling in 2028 Race

Jon Stewart is at 3% with potential Dems, while Cory Booker sees big leap into 2nd place with 11%

(Newser) - For those counting along at home, there are three years, six months, and 20-odd days until the 2028 election, so we might as well spend the entirety of that time waist-deep in presidential polling, right? A new poll by Echelon Insights takes a look at support for potential Democratic candidates...

Flush With Cash, AOC Ignites 2028 Chatter
Nate Silver: AOC Is Most
Likely Dem Pick for 2028
the rundown
Apr 17, 2025 11:44 AM CDT

Nate Silver: AOC Is Most Likely Dem Pick for 2028

NY congresswoman is flush with cash and looking like a presidential contender

(Newser) - Having improved her fundraising game, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is setting her sights high—presidential high, according to some onlookers.
  • Taking a look at the New York Democrat's Q1 fundraising total —$9.6 million from 266,000 individual donors—former CNN correspondent Chris Cillizza sees "a presidential candidate"
...

Ocasio-Cortez Raises $9.6M in Record Quarter

Tour with Bernie Sanders, support for challenging Schumer could play into bonanza

(Newser) - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's barnstorming with Sen. Bernie Sanders apparently has paid fundraising dividends. In a Federal Elections Commission filing Tuesday, the congresswoman reported collecting $9.6 million in the first three months of the year, more than twice her previous top quarter, per Politico . The two Democrats have been...

Pelosi to Schumer: 'Don't Give Away Anything for Nothing'

House Democrat comes out with direct rebuke over vote on spending bill

(Newser) - The hits from his own party just keep coming for Chuck Schumer, with the latest shot across the bow over his support of the Republicans' spending plan coming from longtime ally Nancy Pelosi, in what Politico terms as "Schumer bashing has gone mainstream." The former House Speaker minced...

Schumer Facing Youth Revolt Within His Party

Some are encouraging AOC, a critic of his shutdown decision, to run for his Senate seat

(Newser) - As the Senate prepares for a series of votes on Friday that are expected to keep the government from shutting down at midnight, anger is brewing within the Democratic ranks. It stems from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision to support a GOP-written bill, with the top Democrat arguing...

AOC Claims a Big First on Bluesky
AOC Claims a
Big First on Bluesky
Dec 3, 2024 7:19 AM CST

AOC Claims a Big First on Bluesky

Democrat Ocasio-Cortez is first individual to gather 1M followers on the social media platform

(Newser) - As Bluesky continues to lure followers from X, one name in particular has notched a big milestone on the social media platform. Bluesky tells the Hill that Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the first person to rack up a million followers on her account there, not counting the Bluesky account...

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