DNC Vice Chair Resigns, Throws Support Behind Bernie Sanders

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Feb 29, 2016 U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii announced her decision Sunday morning on "Meet the Press." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sanders and His Supporters May Have to Overcome Democratic Party Superdelegates

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 11, 2016 Bernie Sanders won the popular vote in the New Hampshire primary by a large margin, but Hillary Clinton could take more of the state's delegates to the nominating convention. Not to fear, though—Sanders supporters can overcome this anti-democratic system. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Reich Is Petitioning the DNC for More Presidential Debates

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2016 The former Clinton labor secretary, “one of the most respected independent progressive figures within the Democratic orbit,” is circulating a petition calling for the Democratic National Committee, led by Debbie Wasserman Schultz (pictured), to schedule additional Democratic debates—and during times of the week when Americans are likely to watch. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Clinton Called for More Debates in 2008 — Now She’s Dodging Them

By Zaid Jilani, AlterNet Sep 2, 2015 One campaign that has refused to join the call for additional debates is Hillary Clinton's -- leading many to believe that the Democratic National Committee is effectively stacking the deck in her favor. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Martin O’Malley Accuses DNC of ‘Rigging’ 2016 Primaries for Hillary

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 29, 2015 The Democratic presidential candidate and former Maryland governor told his fellow Democrats at the party's annual summer meeting that their nomination process was “rigged” in favor of Hillary Clinton. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader vs. the FEC

By Thomas Hedges, Center for Study of Responsive Law Jan 19, 2013 Nader is suing the Federal Election Commission for not investigating the law firms that allegedly worked on behalf of the Democratic National Committee in a coordinated effort to obstruct his bid for the presidency in 2004. Nader is suing the Federal Election Commission for not investigating the law firms that allegedly worked on behalf of the DNC in a coordinated effort to obstruct his 2004 bid for the presidency. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Another Victory for Warren, a Hollywood Senate Run, and More

Staff / Truthdig Dec 5, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including President Obama's response to the GOP's latest "fiscal cliff" offer, Sarah Palin's apology on Fox News and a "Simpsons" character explains the fiscal cliff. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Ridiculous Obama Rumor, Romney’s Tax Increases, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 2, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including another GOP lawmaker goes birther and Jon Stewart mocks the Romney campaign's latest international gaffe. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Romney Tax Theories, Boehner Slams Bachmann, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 20, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a DNC apology to Ann Romney and a new political attack ad that focuses on a bar called The Horny Toad and a stripper. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

DNC Taps Wasserman Schultz as Chair

Staff / Truthdig Apr 6, 2011 The Democratic National Committee has picked Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz as its new chair -- a choice that Politico frames as one to rally the party base rather than court voters on the fence as the DNC gears up for campaign 2012. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama, Facing Old Messes, Tells GOP to ‘Grab a Mop’

Staff / Truthdig Oct 21, 2009 Certain members of the Republican Party need to stop knocking the current administration's attempts to clean up the messes caused by the previous one and "grab a mop," President Barack Obama said during a Democratic National Party fundraiser in New York on Tuesday night. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dean to Superdelegates: Decide Now

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2008 Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean is putting pressure on superdelegates to let their presidential preferences be known well before this summer's convention -- partly for logistical reasons, and also to let the healing begin. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )