Democratic Party Loyalty Has Always Been a Scam

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Jan 22, 2020 Hillary Clinton’s latest attacks on Bernie Sanders prove centrists are only interested in unity as long as they’re the ones in power. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Refuses to Bow to the DCCC

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Jan 13, 2020 Pledging to launch a PAC for left-wing insurgents, the New York congresswoman announces she'll be withholding funds to the party machine. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

15 House Democrats Who Can’t Be Primaried Soon Enough

Norman Solomon, Sam McCann, Pia Gallegos and Jeff Cohen Jun 25, 2019 With "blue dogs" like these, who needs Republicans? If we're to challenge corporate interests, we must hold our representatives to account. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Puts the DCCC on Notice

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Mar 31, 2019 Challenging a new mandate to prevent primary challenges, the freshman congresswoman urges voters to donate directly to candidates. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Fewer Than Half of House Democrats Have Signed On to Medicare-for-All

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Mar 7, 2019 A week after Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal introduced single-payer legislation, citing its broad popularity, the party remains divided. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Dems Propping Up Tea Party Candidates

Staff / Truthdig Oct 28, 2010 In campaigns around the country, Democratic candidates and committees are advertising on behalf of more extreme independent opponents in the hopes of dividing the Republican vote, Politico reports. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Wall Street Donors Withhold Money, Affection From Democrats

Staff / Truthdig Jul 7, 2010 Maybe the Democrats are doing something right after all. According to the number crunchers at The Washington Post, donations from the New York area to the party's congressional campaign committees are down 65 percent, with the drop largely attributed to Wall Street's dissatisfaction with financial reform. (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dems Tap Credit for Congressional Campaigns

Staff / Truthdig Oct 29, 2008 Not everyone is feeling the credit crunch: The DNC is borrowing $10 million to spend on Senate and House races. Encouraged by polls, the party wants to win as many seats as possible before the public stops hating on the GOP. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )