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Tag Archives: Partybuilding

Democrats in Washington lost ground with Latino voters despite 2022 wins, data shows

Excerpt: Democ­rats in Washington declared the 2022 cycle a resounding vic­to­ry, but a 17% decline in sup­port with­in the state's fastest-grow­ing minor­i­ty group spells trou­ble for the party's future.
Published at:9:30 AM on Friday, March 17th, 2023
Written by:Andrew Hong
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NPI at Netroots Nation 2022: Talking smart campaign strategies with Stephanie Taylor

Excerpt: In this third installment of NPI@NN, NPI's Caya Berndt spoke with Stephanie Taylor, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, about smart strategies for Democratic campaigns in the 2022 midterms and beyond.
Published at:8:22 PM on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022
Written by:Caya Berndt
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Democrats’ legislative wins won’t resonate unless they get better at framing, storytelling

Excerpt: Will the Democrats who advocated for Amtrak (only a handful of House Republicans voted “yea” on infrastructure) find a way to “sell” to the public what will be substantial improvements in public services?
Published at:9:30 AM on Saturday, February 12th, 2022
Written by:Joel Connelly
Categories:Party Politics, Policy Topics, Public Planning
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Harnessing the power of the Native vote: how Indigenous leaders are preparing for 2022

Excerpt: Read NPI's recap of a Netroots Nation panel that explored what is being done and can be done to recruit Native Americans to run for office and turn out to vote in the 2022 midterms.
Published at:10:22 PM on Thursday, October 7th, 2021
Written by:Caya Berndt
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Netroots Nation panel looks at building long-term relationships beyond the campaign trail

Excerpt: Strategist Joe Sudbay, Representative Ricky Hurtado of North Carolina, Representative Anna Eskimani of Florida, and J.D. Scholten of Iowa discussed investing in progressive infrastructure over the long-term to secure repeat victories.
Published at:12:00 PM on Thursday, October 7th, 2021
Written by:Caya Berndt
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Tom Campion is a donor with a cause who once hosted President Obama at his home. This week, he got to introduce Joe Biden.

Excerpt: On Monday, the Democratic Party hosted an electronic fundraiser. Zumiez CEO Tom Campion, who has helped the party raise money for years, and whose philanthropy has helped defend the Arctic Refuge against drilling, had the honor of introducing President Joe Biden.
Published at:9:11 PM on Thursday, August 5th, 2021
Written by:Joel Connelly
Categories:Elections, Our Environment, Party Politics, Policy Topics
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Incoming Biden-Harris team signals it will avoid repeating many of Obama’s missteps

Excerpt: At this incredibly fraught and perilous moment in American history, we don't just need steady, compassionate governance -- we need savvy, capable leadership with a respect and appreciation for history and a willingness to learn from it.
Published at:9:00 PM on Monday, January 18th, 2021
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Economic Security, Legislative Advocacy, Open Government, Policy Topics, Public Service
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What’s next for the Republicans following Donald Trump and Mike Pence’s defeat?

Excerpt: A new administration will soon be taking office. How will Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' victory alter the trajectory of the Republican Party?
Published at:12:19 PM on Monday, November 9th, 2020
Written by:Ruairi Vaughan
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Netroots Nation brings back Elizabeth Warren and Pramila Jayapal for 2020 Friday keynote

Excerpt: Joining Warren and Jayapal were Representatives Deb Haaland, Katie Porter, and Barbara Lee, who are all deeply committed to progressive change in America.
Published at:9:45 PM on Friday, August 14th, 2020
Written by:David A Johnson
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Netroots Nation featured panel discusses the Biden-Harris strategy for progressive victory

Excerpt: Staffers from Joe Biden's presidential campaign laid out the case for why progressive organizations and activists should invest in building a relationship with the 2020 Democratic ticket.
Published at:2:00 PM on Friday, August 14th, 2020
Written by:Ruairi Vaughan
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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.
Published at:5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 26th, 2020
Written by:Rich Erwin
Categories:Elections, Legislative Advocacy, Party Politics
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Something wicked this way comes: Meet the terrible trio the right wing is bringing to town

Excerpt: Scott Walker. Laura Ingraham. Jeanine Pirro. These are the people who will headline a series of upcoming "Annual Dinners" for Republicans and right wing groups in Washington State.
Published at:9:56 PM on Thursday, September 12th, 2019
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Washington State Republicans elect Caleb Heimlich as successor to Susan Hutchison

Excerpt: At a meeting in Moses Lake, the Washington State Republican Party's Central Committee tapped Executive Director Caleb Heimlich to take over from Susan Hutchison as its next Chair, the WSRP announced in a tweet earlier today.
Published at:8:34 PM on Saturday, January 20th, 2018
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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One-on-one with Tom Perez: DNC Chair talks to NPI about rebuilding the Democratic Party

Excerpt: Read a transcript of our May 2017 interview with the new Chair of the Democratic Party, who previously served as President Obama's Secretary of Labor.
Published at:2:54 PM on Saturday, May 20th, 2017
Written by:Kaylinne Shaffer
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