| Excerpt: | A new administration will soon be taking office. How will Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' victory alter the trajectory of the Republican Party? |
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| Published at: | 12:19 PM on Monday, November 9th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Categories: | Party Politics |
| Tags: | Partybuilding |
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Category Archives: Party Politics
Scramble for the Senate: Who will replace Kamala Harris if the Democratic ticket wins?
| Excerpt: | If Joe Biden wins in November, Kamala Harris will have to leave her seat in the U.S. Senate. Who might replace her? |
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| Published at: | 5:00 PM on Friday, October 2nd, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Public Service |
| Tags: | Scramble for the Senate |
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Scandals and ethics violations abound as the 2020 Republican National Convention begins
| Excerpt: | It should really be called the Trump National Convention, because that's what it is: a carnival in allegiance to a man who represents the worst of humanity. |
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| Published at: | 10:00 PM on Monday, August 24th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Joel Connelly |
| Other Categories: | Elections, Events |
| Tags: | Republican National Convention, US-Pres |
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Joe Biden dwells among us: He’s not just from the people or for the people, but of the people
| Excerpt: | America’s past leaders have told us that they are from the people and for the people. 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden added a dimension in his Thursday night acceptance speech. Biden is *of* the people. |
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| Published at: | 10:00 PM on Thursday, August 20th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Joel Connelly |
| Other Categories: | Elections, Events |
| Tags: | Democratic National Convention, US-Pres |
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Netroots Nation 2020 opens with “biggest, baddest, blackest panel of the summer”
| Excerpt: | Speakers included Representative Joe Neguse of Colorado, Maurice Mitchell of the Working Families Party, likely future U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman, and Stacey Abrams. |
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| Published at: | 4:30 PM on Thursday, August 13th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Core Encyclopedia Topics, Elections, Events, Open Government |
| Tags: | Accountable Leaders, Fair Elections, Netroots Nation, Voter Turnout |
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris make their first appearance together as running mates
| Excerpt: | The two appeared together at a live-streamed event where their speeches highlighted their respect for one another and the necessity of taking down Trump. |
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| Published at: | 9:43 AM on Thursday, August 13th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | US-Pres, Vice Presidential Selection Announcement |
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Crowded field vies to succeed Representative Denny Heck in Washington’s 10th District
| Excerpt: | Marilyn Strickland, Beth Doglio, Kristine Reeves, Phil Gardner, and Joshua Collins are among the candidates hoping to take Heck's place in Congress. |
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| Published at: | 8:21 PM on Monday, August 3rd, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | WA-10 |
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Scramble for the Senate: Democrats delight in forcing Republicans to play defense in Kansas
| Excerpt: | Kansas is a right wing stronghold, but a divisive Republican U.S. Senate primary is giving Democrats cause for hope. |
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| Published at: | 5:00 PM on Friday, July 31st, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | Fair Elections, KS-Sen, Voter Turnout |
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Scramble for the Senate: Can Democrats win in North Carolina with Cal Cunningham?
| Excerpt: | Republican Senator Thom Tillis faces a tough challenge from Democrat Cal Cunningham in the Tar Heel State this year that could be decisive. |
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| Published at: | 5:00 PM on Friday, June 19th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | Scramble for the Senate |
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For the first time ever, the Washington State Democratic Party held its convention virtually
| Excerpt: | Democrats from across Washington met virtually for the first cyber convention in the history of the state party. Here's what went down. |
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| Published at: | 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 14th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | Washington State Democratic Convention |
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What’s happening at the online-only 2020 Washington State Democratic Convention?
| Excerpt: | Follow along with us as the Washington State Democratic Party holds its biennial convention, which is happening exclusively in a virtual venue for the first time ever. |
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| Published at: | 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 13th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | Washington State Democratic Convention |
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Scramble for the Senate: Can Democrats show Colorado’s Cory Gardner the door?
| Excerpt: | If Joe Biden wants his policy agenda to be enacted, the Democrats have to win the Senate. Can they flip Cory Gardner's seat in Colorado? |
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| Published at: | 5:00 PM on Friday, May 29th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | CO-Sen, Scramble for the Senate |
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Let’s think + act beyond presidential politics to build a progressive agenda for America
| Excerpt: | In this thoughtful longread, MLK County Democratic Chair Shasti Conrad outlines a path forward for progressive activists and movement leaders following the suspension of the Sanders and Warren campaigns. |
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| Published at: | 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Shasti Conrad |
| Other Categories: | Elections, Legislative Advocacy |
| Tags: | Partybuilding, US-Pres |
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President-elect Joe Biden appoints Ron Klain as his incoming White House Chief of Staff