The New York Times 11:00 am on December 11, 2022
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Buttigieg, Pete (1982- ) ( 70 ), Carter, Jimmy ( 29 ), Clyburn, James E ( 35 ), Democratic National Committee ( 69 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Iowa ( 109 ), Midterm Elections (2022) ( 1,112 ), Obama, Barack ( 387 ), Primaries and Caucuses ( 573 ), Republican Party ( 3,424 ), Rural Areas ( 187 ), Sanders, Bernard, Trump, Donald J ( 7,380 )

Democrats to Iowa: Get Lost! (And They Wonder Why They Struggle in Rural America.)

Here’s one reason the Democratic Party struggles in rural America.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #buttigieg-pete-1982, #carter-jimmy, #clyburn-james-e, #democratic-national-committee, #democratic-party, #iowa, #midterm-elections-2022, #obama-barack, #primaries-and-caucuses, #republican-party, #rural-areas, #sanders-bernard, #trump-donald-j

The New York Times 4:20 pm on December 5, 2022
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Iowa ( 109 ), Primaries and Caucuses ( 573 ), Sanders, Bernard, South Carolina ( 108 )

Biden Is Putting South Carolina First. I Won’t Vote for That.

The Iowa caucuses had to go. The Democrats are this close to a truly great primary calendar, but the president has made one fatal mistake.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #democratic-party, #iowa, #primaries-and-caucuses, #sanders-bernard, #south-carolina

The New York Times 4:34 pm on December 2, 2022
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Buttigieg, Pete (1982- ) ( 70 ), Carter, Jimmy ( 29 ), Dean, Howard, Democratic National Committee ( 69 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Drake University ( 2 ), Gillibrand, Kirsten E ( 21 ), Iowa ( 109 ), McGovern, George S, Primaries and Caucuses ( 573 ), Sand, Rob (1982- ), Sanders, Bernard

Iowa Democrats Question Their Identity Without First-in-the-Nation Caucuses

President Biden’s push to start the Democratic presidential nominating process in South Carolina has inspired a rush of wistful memories and soul searching in the Hawkeye State.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #buttigieg-pete-1982, #carter-jimmy, #dean-howard, #democratic-national-committee, #democratic-party, #drake-university, #gillibrand-kirsten-e, #iowa, #mcgovern-george-s, #primaries-and-caucuses, #sand-rob-1982, #sanders-bernard

The New York Times 2:23 pm on November 19, 2022
Tags: Amazon.com Inc ( 532 ), Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues ( 299 ), Bankman-Fried, Sam ( 102 ), Bezos, Jeffrey P ( 126 ), CNN ( 143 ), Computers and the Internet ( 2,143 ), Electric and Hybrid Vehicles ( 328 ), High Net Worth Individuals ( 264 ), HK FTX Trading Ltd (Futures Exchange) ( 86 ), Labor and Jobs ( 1,894 ), Layoffs and Job Reductions ( 557 ), Mar-a-Lago (Palm Beach, Fla) ( 137 ), Midterm Elections (2022) ( 1,112 ), Musk Elon ( 389 ), Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria ( 116 ), Philanthropy ( 371 ), Politics and Government ( 5,296 ), Sanders, Bernard, Social Media ( 2,753 ), Trump, Donald J ( 7,380 ), Twitter ( 1,231 ), Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World (Book), Workplace Hazards and Violations ( 613 )

Musk, Bezos, Bankman-Fried, Trump: It Was a Bad Week for Billionaires

Musk, Bezos, Bankman-Fried, Trump: some of our most prominent billionaires laid waste to their carefully cultivated image as benevolent saviors.

#amazon-com-inc, #antitrust-laws-and-competition-issues, #bankman-fried-sam, #bezos-jeffrey-p, #cnn, #computers-and-the-internet, #electric-and-hybrid-vehicles, #high-net-worth-individuals, #hk-ftx-trading-ltd-futures-exchange, #labor-and-jobs, #layoffs-and-job-reductions, #mar-a-lago-palm-beach-fla, #midterm-elections-2022, #musk-elon, #ocasio-cortez-alexandria, #philanthropy, #politics-and-government, #sanders-bernard, #social-media, #trump-donald-j, #twitter, #winners-take-all-the-elite-charade-of-changing-the-world-book, #workplace-hazards-and-violations

The New York Times 10:00 am on November 10, 2022
Tags: arizona ( 390 ), Benenson, Joel ( 2 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Brown, Sherrod ( 23 ), Buttigieg, Pete (1982- ) ( 70 ), california ( 1,616 ), Colorado ( 210 ), Cooper, Roy A ( 30 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Elections ( 1,036 ), Governors (US) ( 161 ), Hemmer, Nicole ( 4 ), Illinois ( 115 ), Kelly, Mark E (1964- ) ( 27 ), Khanna, Ro ( 12 ), Klobuchar, Amy ( 65 ), Landrieu, Mitch ( 8 ), Michigan ( 332 ), Midterm Elections (2022) ( 1,112 ), Newsom, Gavin ( 197 ), North Carolina ( 202 ), Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria ( 116 ), Polis, Jared S (1975- ) ( 21 ), Presidential Election of 2024 ( 282 ), Presidents and Presidency (US) ( 234 ), Pritzker, J B ( 14 ), Rabin-Havt, Ari, Ryan, Timothy J (1973- ) ( 23 ), Sanders, Bernard, senate ( 1,484 ), United States ( 4,344 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 ), Warren, Elizabeth ( 113 ), Whitmer, Gretchen ( 91 )

Biden Is No Sure Thing for 2024. What About Buttigieg? Harris? Even Whitmer?

Many Democrats have craved the chance to pick somebody else to run for president in 2024. But which somebody?

#arizona, #benenson-joel, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #brown-sherrod, #buttigieg-pete-1982, #california, #colorado, #cooper-roy-a, #democratic-party, #elections, #governors-us, #hemmer-nicole, #illinois, #kelly-mark-e-1964, #khanna-ro, #klobuchar-amy, #landrieu-mitch, #michigan, #midterm-elections-2022, #newsom-gavin, #north-carolina, #ocasio-cortez-alexandria, #polis-jared-s-1975, #presidential-election-of-2024, #presidents-and-presidency-us, #pritzker-j-b, #rabin-havt-ari, #ryan-timothy-j-1973, #sanders-bernard, #senate, #united-states, #united-states-politics-and-government, #warren-elizabeth, #whitmer-gretchen

The New York Times 6:17 pm on October 24, 2022
Tags: American Prospect, The (Magazine), Axelrod, David ( 5 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Economic Conditions and Trends ( 968 ), Khanna, Ro ( 12 ), Malinowski, Tom ( 21 ), Midterm Elections (2022) ( 1,112 ), National Republican Congressional Committee ( 9 ), Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) ( 739 ), Republican Party ( 3,424 ), Sanders, Bernard, Shakir, Faiz (1980- ) ( 5 ), Trump, Donald J ( 7,380 ), United States Economy ( 2,434 )

Democrats Can’t Ignore the Economy. But Can They Survive It?

In the final stretch before the 2022 midterm elections, some Democrats are pushing for a new message that acknowledges the pain of rising prices.

#american-prospect-the-magazine, #axelrod-david, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #democratic-party, #economic-conditions-and-trends, #khanna-ro, #malinowski-tom, #midterm-elections-2022, #national-republican-congressional-committee, #prices-fares-fees-and-rates, #republican-party, #sanders-bernard, #shakir-faiz-1980, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-economy

The New York Times 7:18 pm on October 23, 2022
Tags: Cuellar, Henry ( 16 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Hobbs, Kathleen M ( 18 ), Lake, Kari A ( 53 ), Lee, Michael S (1971- ) ( 18 ), Mace, Nancy ( 13 ), Midterm Elections (2022) ( 1,112 ), Pelosi, Nancy ( 316 ), Republican Party ( 3,424 ), Sanders, Bernard, United States Economy ( 2,434 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 )

Pelosi and Sanders Press Democrats’ Case, and More News From the Sunday Talk Shows

Democratic Party leaders turned toward inflation and the economy after a summer focus on abortion. Representative Nancy Mace, a Republican, said the G.O.P. would seek spending cuts.

#cuellar-henry, #democratic-party, #hobbs-kathleen-m, #lake-kari-a, #lee-michael-s-1971, #mace-nancy, #midterm-elections-2022, #pelosi-nancy, #republican-party, #sanders-bernard, #united-states-economy, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 9:00 am on September 22, 2022
Tags: Elections, Governors ( 373 ), Gingrich, Newt ( 21 ), Primaries and Caucuses ( 573 ), Republican Party ( 3,424 ), Sanders, Bernard, Smith, Margaret Chase ( 2 ), Snowe, Olympia J, Sununu, Christopher T (1974- ) ( 17 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 ), Vermont ( 46 )

No Party for Old Moderates

A former congressman on their decline and how it’s hurting the party.

#elections-governors, #gingrich-newt, #primaries-and-caucuses, #republican-party, #sanders-bernard, #smith-margaret-chase, #snowe-olympia-j, #sununu-christopher-t-1974, #united-states-politics-and-government, #vermont

The New York Times 5:40 pm on September 7, 2022
Tags: Arms Trade ( 88 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Civilian Casualties ( 327 ), Defense and Military Forces ( 1,524 ), Defense Department ( 508 ), Drones (Pilotless Planes) ( 142 ), Foreign Aid ( 117 ), International Relations ( 873 ), Lee, Michael S (1971- ) ( 18 ), Sanders, Bernard, Saudi Arabia ( 251 ), United Arab Emirates ( 117 ), United States Defense and Military Forces ( 1,187 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 ), War and Armed Conflicts ( 1,096 ), Warren, Elizabeth ( 113 ), Yemen ( 59 )

Lawmakers Press Biden to Track U.S. Aid Tied to Civilian Harm in Yemen

Democrats and Republicans want the administration to do more to ensure that American military aid to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates does not contribute to civilian casualties.

#arms-trade, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #civilian-casualties, #defense-and-military-forces, #defense-department, #drones-pilotless-planes, #foreign-aid, #international-relations, #lee-michael-s-1971, #sanders-bernard, #saudi-arabia, #united-arab-emirates, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces, #united-states-politics-and-government, #war-and-armed-conflicts, #warren-elizabeth, #yemen

The New York Times 12:20 am on August 6, 2022
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Global Warming ( 1,880 ), Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ( 98 ), Law and Legislation ( 1,805 ), Manchin, Joe III ( 285 ), Sanders, Bernard, Sinema, Kyrsten ( 114 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 )

Progressives Embrace Climate and Tax Deal, Despite Disappointments

Liberal Democrats who once demanded a far more ambitious plan appear ready to support a climate, health and tax package that could be their party’s last chance to enact some of its agenda.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #democratic-party, #global-warming, #inflation-reduction-act-of-2022, #law-and-legislation, #manchin-joe-iii, #sanders-bernard, #sinema-kyrsten, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 9:00 am on July 27, 2022
Tags: Age, Chronological ( 173 ), audio-neutral-informative ( 588 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Brooks, David ( 6 ), Cottle, Michelle ( 4 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Feinstein, Dianne ( 21 ), Gerontocracy, Pelosi, Nancy ( 316 ), Sanders, Bernard, Trump, Donald J ( 7,380 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 ), Warren, Elizabeth ( 113 )

What We Actually Mean When We Talk About Biden’s Age

Michelle Cottle and David Brooks on gerontocracy and generational power in American politics.

#age-chronological, #audio-neutral-informative, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #brooks-david, #cottle-michelle, #democratic-party, #feinstein-dianne, #gerontocracy, #pelosi-nancy, #sanders-bernard, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-politics-and-government, #warren-elizabeth

The New York Times 9:00 am on June 15, 2022
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Budgets and Budgeting ( 260 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Inflation (Economics) ( 855 ), Republican Party ( 3,424 ), Sanders, Bernard, Taxation ( 238 ), Trump, Donald J ( 7,380 ), United States Economy ( 2,434 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 )

Trump and Sanders Opened Doors. Inflation Is Closing Them.

What a climate of fiscal constraint means for the populist and the socialist left.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #budgets-and-budgeting, #democratic-party, #inflation-economics, #republican-party, #sanders-bernard, #taxation, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-economy, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 9:00 am on June 10, 2022
Tags: audio-neutral-informative ( 588 ), Bhaskar Sunkara, Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Liberalism (US Politics) ( 154 ), Nation, The (Magazine) ( 3 ), Politics and Government ( 5,296 ), Sanders, Bernard, Socialism (Theory and Philosophy) ( 25 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 )

Why One of America’s Leading Socialists Is Worried About His Movement

Bhaskar Sunkara explains the reasons for the progressive left’s setbacks in winning power — and elections — in America.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on May 18, 2022
Tags: Barnette, Kathy (1971- ) ( 14 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Black People ( 3,054 ), Braddock (Pa) ( 4 ), Casey, Robert P Jr ( 8 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Elections, Senate ( 670 ), Fetterman, John (1969- ) ( 67 ), Lamb, Conor J (1984- ) ( 12 ), Oz, Mehmet C ( 83 ), Pennsylvania ( 355 ), Philadelphia (Pa) ( 167 ), Politics and Government ( 5,296 ), Primaries and Caucuses ( 573 ), Republican Party ( 3,424 ), Sanders, Bernard, Toomey, Patrick J ( 22 ), Trump, Donald J ( 7,380 )

Is John Fetterman the Future of the Democratic Party?

His quirky personal and political appeal is different from that of a typical Pennsylvania Democrat.

#barnette-kathy-1971, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #black-people, #braddock-pa, #casey-robert-p-jr, #democratic-party, #elections-senate, #fetterman-john-1969, #lamb-conor-j-1984, #oz-mehmet-c, #pennsylvania, #philadelphia-pa, #politics-and-government, #primaries-and-caucuses, #republican-party, #sanders-bernard, #toomey-patrick-j, #trump-donald-j

The New York Times 11:50 pm on May 2, 2022
Tags: Amazon Labor Union ( 14 ), Amazon.com Inc ( 532 ), Labor and Jobs ( 1,894 ), National Labor Relations Board ( 60 ), Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria ( 116 ), Organized Labor ( 420 ), Palmer, Derrick ( 4 ), Sanders, Bernard, Smalls, Christian ( 11 ), Staten Island (NYC) ( 72 ), warehouses ( 33 )

Amazon Union Loses Vote at Second Staten Island Warehouse

The results were a setback for the upstart Amazon Labor Union, which won a landmark victory last month at a larger Amazon warehouse nearby.

#amazon-labor-union, #amazon-com-inc, #labor-and-jobs, #national-labor-relations-board, #ocasio-cortez-alexandria, #organized-labor, #palmer-derrick, #sanders-bernard, #smalls-christian, #staten-island-nyc, #warehouses

The New York Times 4:15 pm on April 18, 2022
Tags: Black People ( 3,054 ), Colleges and Universities ( 1,101 ), Facebook Inc ( 710 ), Freedom of the Press ( 226 ), Musk Elon ( 389 ), National Organization for Women ( 7 ), Putin, Vladimir V ( 1,497 ), Russia ( 2,412 ), Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) ( 2,274 ), Sanders, Bernard, Social Media ( 2,753 ), Twitter ( 1,231 ), ukraine ( 1,787 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 ), Walden University ( 2 )

Elon Musk’s Bid to Take Over Twitter

Readers discuss the free speech and media ownership issues raised by the offer. Also: Strategy in Ukraine; Bernie Sanders; preying on people of color.

#black-people, #colleges-and-universities, #facebook-inc, #freedom-of-the-press, #musk-elon, #national-organization-for-women, #putin-vladimir-v, #russia, #russian-invasion-of-ukraine-2022, #sanders-bernard, #social-media, #twitter, #ukraine, #united-states-politics-and-government, #walden-university

The New York Times 1:33 pm on April 16, 2022
Tags: Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Presidential Election of 2020 ( 4,283 ), Sanders, Bernard

Still Feeling the Bern

Bernie Sanders lost the Democratic nomination, but won the soul of the party.

#democratic-party, #presidential-election-of-2020, #sanders-bernard

The New York Times 4:00 pm on March 12, 2022
Tags: Boudin, Chesa ( 25 ), Breed, London ( 23 ), california ( 1,616 ), Caruso, Rick J ( 11 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Elections, Attorneys General ( 27 ), Elections, District Attorneys ( 49 ), Elections, Mayors ( 348 ), Los Angeles (Calif) ( 483 ), Midterm Elections (2022) ( 1,112 ), Newsom, Gavin ( 197 ), Primaries and Caucuses ( 573 ), San Francisco (Calif) ( 209 ), Sanders, Bernard, State Legislatures ( 537 ), Working Families Party ( 23 )

Just How Liberal Is California? The Answer Matters to Democrats Everywhere.

If progressives can’t win here, it will not bode well for their national efforts.

#boudin-chesa, #breed-london, #california, #caruso-rick-j, #democratic-party, #elections-attorneys-general, #elections-district-attorneys, #elections-mayors, #los-angeles-calif, #midterm-elections-2022, #newsom-gavin, #primaries-and-caucuses, #san-francisco-calif, #sanders-bernard, #state-legislatures, #working-families-party

The New York Times 8:00 am on January 14, 2022
Tags: Coffeehouses ( 23 ), Labor and Jobs ( 1,894 ), National Labor Relations Board ( 60 ), Organized Labor ( 420 ), Sanders, Bernard, Starbucks Corporation ( 39 ), United States Economy ( 2,434 ), Workers United ( 7 )

Unionizing Starbucks, Inspired by Bernie Sanders

The liberal workers the company has long attracted are expanding a union campaign to other cities after a landmark victory in Buffalo.

#coffeehouses, #labor-and-jobs, #national-labor-relations-board, #organized-labor, #sanders-bernard, #starbucks-corporation, #united-states-economy, #workers-united

The New York Times 8:00 pm on December 11, 2021
Tags: Conservatism (US Politics) ( 570 ), National Conservatism Conference, Politics and Government ( 5,296 ), Reagan, Ronald Wilson ( 96 ), Sanders, Bernard, Trump, Donald J ( 7,380 )

What the New Right Sees

Why an alienated movement sees American life more clearly than its rivals.

#conservatism-us-politics, #national-conservatism-conference, #politics-and-government, #reagan-ronald-wilson, #sanders-bernard, #trump-donald-j

The New York Times 10:00 am on November 16, 2021
Tags: Brown, Byron W ( 10 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Elections, Mayors ( 348 ), Presidential Election of 2016 ( 301 ), Presidential Election of 2020 ( 4,283 ), Sanders, Bernard, United States ( 4,344 ), Walton, India B ( 10 )

Democratic Socialists Have a Long Road to Electoral Victory

Our beliefs just might not be as popular as we like to think they are.

#brown-byron-w, #democratic-party, #elections-mayors, #presidential-election-of-2016, #presidential-election-of-2020, #sanders-bernard, #united-states, #walton-india-b

The New York Times 12:36 am on October 28, 2021
Tags: American Families Plan (2021) ( 115 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Infrastructure (Public Works) ( 452 ), Jayapal, Pramila ( 30 ), Law and Legislation ( 1,805 ), Manchin, Joe III ( 285 ), Murray, Patty ( 12 ), Neal, Richard E ( 21 ), Paid Time Off ( 92 ), Pelosi, Nancy ( 316 ), Sanders, Bernard, Sinema, Kyrsten ( 114 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 )

Racing the Clock, Democrats Grasp for a Deal on Biden’s Agenda

Democrats struggled to bridge crucial differences over what to include in and how to pay for their social policy and climate plan.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on October 8, 2021
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots ( 1,857 ), Immigration and Emigration ( 1,117 ), Law and Legislation ( 1,805 ), Sanders, Bernard, senate ( 1,484 ), Sinema, Kyrsten ( 114 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 )

With Biden Agenda at Stake, Activists Target Sinema, Dividing Democrats

Progressive activists have adopted more aggressive tactics against Senator Kyrsten Sinema and other centrist holdouts as she declined to answer questions and the stakes for President Biden’s agenda have risen.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #democratic-party, #demonstrations-protests-and-riots, #immigration-and-emigration, #law-and-legislation, #sanders-bernard, #senate, #sinema-kyrsten, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 9:00 am on October 8, 2021
Tags: American Families Plan (2021) ( 115 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Bryan, William Jennings ( 5 ), Capitalism (Theory and Philosophy) ( 43 ), Community Colleges ( 33 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Manchin, Joe III ( 285 ), New Deal (1930's) ( 24 ), Reagan, Ronald Wilson ( 96 ), Sanders, Bernard, Trump, Donald J ( 7,380 ), United States Economy ( 2,434 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 )

Joe Manchin Should Stop Talking About ‘Entitlement’

And the left should start.

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The New York Times 4:54 pm on October 2, 2021
Tags: American Families Plan (2021) ( 115 ), American Jobs Plan (2021) ( 201 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Cleaver, Emanuel II ( 4 ), Congressional Progressive Caucus ( 19 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Gottheimer, Joshua S (1975- ) ( 13 ), Infrastructure (Public Works) ( 452 ), Omar, Ilhan ( 21 ), Phillips, Dean B ( 4 ), Sanders, Bernard, United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 )

Biden’s Agenda in Doubt as He Aids Progressives in Fight With Moderates

Progressives flexed, but remain empty-handed. Moderates feel betrayed. The outcome of their battle could determine Democrats’ fate in the midterms and the success of the Biden presidency.

#american-families-plan-2021, #american-jobs-plan-2021, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #cleaver-emanuel-ii, #congressional-progressive-caucus, #democratic-party, #gottheimer-joshua-s-1975, #infrastructure-public-works, #omar-ilhan, #phillips-dean-b, #sanders-bernard, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 9:00 am on September 21, 2021
Tags: American Jobs Plan (2021) ( 201 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) ( 692 ), Federal Budget (US) ( 347 ), Infrastructure (Public Works) ( 452 ), Law and Legislation ( 1,805 ), Manchin, Joe III ( 285 ), Presidential Election of 2020 ( 4,283 ), Sanders, Bernard, Sinema, Kyrsten ( 114 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 )

Biden’s Problems Are Not Coming From His Left

The moderates’ immodest demands threaten the president’s agenda.

#american-jobs-plan-2021, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #drugs-pharmaceuticals, #federal-budget-us, #infrastructure-public-works, #law-and-legislation, #manchin-joe-iii, #presidential-election-of-2020, #sanders-bernard, #sinema-kyrsten, #united-states-politics-and-government

It’s Not the Left That’s Causing Biden Problems

The moderates’ immodest demands threaten the president’s agenda.

The New York Times 11:23 pm on September 14, 2021
Tags: Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) ( 692 ), Federal Budget (US) ( 347 ), Federal Taxes (US) ( 329 ), House Committee on Energy and Commerce ( 13 ), House Committee on Ways and Means ( 35 ), house of representatives ( 1,373 ), Rice, Kathleen ( 2 ), Sanders, Bernard, Schumer, Charles E ( 215 ), senate ( 1,484 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 ), Warren, Elizabeth ( 113 )

Democratic Divisions Flare Over Tax Increases and Drug Pricing

In both the House and the Senate, Democrats are working to resolve their internal differences on a huge social policy measure that will require near-total unity to pass.

#democratic-party, #drugs-pharmaceuticals, #federal-budget-us, #federal-taxes-us, #house-committee-on-energy-and-commerce, #house-committee-on-ways-and-means, #house-of-representatives, #rice-kathleen, #sanders-bernard, #schumer-charles-e, #senate, #united-states-politics-and-government, #warren-elizabeth

The New York Times 9:36 pm on September 5, 2021
Tags: Cedar Rapids (Iowa) ( 4 ), Federal Budget (US) ( 347 ), Indiana ( 73 ), Iowa ( 109 ), Law and Legislation ( 1,805 ), Manchin, Joe III ( 285 ), Pelosi, Nancy ( 316 ), Sanders, Bernard, Schumer, Charles E ( 215 ), Senate Committee on the Budget ( 3 ), Sinema, Kyrsten ( 114 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 )

Back on the Trail, Bernie Sanders Campaigns for the $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan

Senator Bernie Sanders is barnstorming the country again, but not for the presidency. Instead, he’s making the case for a $3.5 trillion bill that would be a once-in-a-generation achievement.

#cedar-rapids-iowa, #federal-budget-us, #indiana, #iowa, #law-and-legislation, #manchin-joe-iii, #pelosi-nancy, #sanders-bernard, #schumer-charles-e, #senate-committee-on-the-budget, #sinema-kyrsten, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 9:00 am on September 4, 2021
Tags: American Rescue Plan (2021) ( 304 ), Bennet, Michael Farrand ( 10 ), Colorado ( 210 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Federal Budget (US) ( 347 ), Harrison, Jamie (Theater Director) ( 2 ), house of representatives ( 1,373 ), Republican Party ( 3,424 ), Sanders, Bernard, senate ( 1,484 ), United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 )

Democrats Hit the Road to Sell Big Spending Bills as Republicans Attack

Lawmakers seek to win the backing of voters by emphasizing the tangible benefits of sweeping legislation that Congress will consider in the coming weeks.

#american-rescue-plan-2021, #bennet-michael-farrand, #colorado, #democratic-party, #federal-budget-us, #harrison-jamie-theater-director, #house-of-representatives, #republican-party, #sanders-bernard, #senate, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 2:01 pm on July 10, 2021
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,867 ), Democratic Party ( 2,988 ), Infrastructure (Public Works) ( 452 ), Sanders, Bernard, United States Politics and Government ( 10,807 )

The Ascension of Bernie Sanders

The senator is willing to break a few eggs, over easy, to get Democrats back on track to their working-class roots.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #democratic-party, #infrastructure-public-works, #sanders-bernard, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 7:05 pm on June 20, 2021
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Infrastructure Bill Talks Collide With Democrats’ Goal to Tax the Rich

Many Democrats see the push for an infrastructure package as an opportunity to raise taxes on rich individuals and corporations. But resistance is coming from multiple directions.

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The New York Times 11:46 pm on June 18, 2021
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Eyeing One Big Economic Bill, Democrats Face Myriad Challenges

With bipartisan infrastructure talks coalescing around a plan that omits many of their top priorities, Democrats are vowing to push through their own package. It won’t be easy.

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The New York Times 11:55 pm on June 17, 2021
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Democrats Float $6 Trillion Plan Amid Talks on Narrower Infrastructure Deal

Democrats are considering moving unilaterally on a sweeping economic package even as bipartisan talks continue on a smaller infrastructure bill.

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The New York Times 9:02 pm on May 27, 2021
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Republicans Present $928 Billion Counteroffer to Biden on Infrastructure

The plan’s total price tag came close to what the president has said he would consider, but it included only a fraction of the new spending he has requested. A compromise faces long odds.

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The New York Times 7:00 pm on May 13, 2021
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To Fix College Affordability, Biden Should Embrace the Sanders-Jayapal Plan

Reviving higher education in America requires a holistic solution that ends student debt and restores dignity to educators.

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The New York Times 8:18 pm on May 1, 2021
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Elizabeth Warren Grapples With Presidential Loss in New Book

In “Persist,” the Massachusetts senator delves into gender issues and her own shortcomings after her failed bid for the Democratic nomination.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on April 29, 2021
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At 100 Days, Biden Is Transforming What It Means to Be a Democrat

A lifelong centrist, President Biden has moved leftward with his party, and early in his tenure is driving the biggest expansion of American government in decades.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on April 19, 2021
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Progressive Lawmakers to Unveil Legislation on Energy and Public Housing

The proposal, billed as the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act, offers a clear policy marker for liberals as Democrats seek to influence President Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.

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The New York Times 12:25 am on April 7, 2021
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How a Senate Ruling Could Help Push Biden’s Agenda Through Congress

Democrats now appear to have more chances to maneuver bills past Republicans, but it remains unclear how and when they might use them, and for what.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on March 23, 2021
Tags: American Rescue Plan (2021) ( 304 ), Republican Party ( 3,424 ), Sanders, Bernard, United States Economy ( 2,434 )

An Unusually Optimistic Conversation With Bernie Sanders

The Vermont senator discusses the Rescue Act, cancel culture, the filibuster and more.

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The New York Times 5:28 pm on March 18, 2021
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Liberals Grow Impatient With Biden’s Foreign Policy Decisions

A recent endorsement of his Iran policy from Jared Kushner inflamed frustrations among Democratic allies calling for bolder action abroad.

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Liberals Grow Impatient With President Biden’s Foreign Policy Decisions

A recent endorsement of his Iran policy from Jared Kushner inflamed frustrations among Democratic allies calling for bolder action abroad.

The New York Times 6:43 pm on February 22, 2021
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Tanden’s Confirmation on Shaky Ground as More Senators Voice Opposition

Two Republican senators said they would not vote to confirm President Biden’s nominee to head the budget office, further dimming her chances to secure enough support in an evenly divided chamber.

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The New York Times 10:00 am on February 9, 2021
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How Biden United a Fractious Democratic Party Under One Tent

President Biden and progressive Democrats are united by a moment of national crisis and the lingering influence of his predecessor. But the moment of harmony may be fragile.

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How Biden United a Fractious Party Under One Tent

President Biden and progressive Democrats are united by a moment of national crisis and the lingering influence of his predecessor. But the moment of harmony may be fragile.

The New York Times 12:43 am on February 9, 2021
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Minimum Wage Hike Would Help Poverty but Cost Jobs, Budget Office Says

The Congressional Budget Office said raising the federal minimum wage to $15 would also increase the deficit, potentially helping the proposal’s prospects of being included in relief legislation.

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The New York Times 1:00 am on February 1, 2021
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Effort to Include $15 Minimum Wage in Relief Bill Poses Test for Democrats

The measure will test their willingness and ability to use procedural maneuvers to shepherd big policy goals past entrenched Republican opposition in an evenly divided Senate.

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The New York Times 1:50 am on January 29, 2021
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The First Post-Reagan Presidency

So far, Joe Biden has been surprisingly progressive.

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