Democrats

Barack Obama's Entrepreneurial Campaign Contradicts His Bureaucratic Policies

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - November 10, 2008

Democrats have been better at attracting entrepreneurial candidates. more >>

Barack Obama's 'Change': More of the Same Democratic Tax-and-Spend Ways

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - November 10, 2008

Don't buy the myth that Obama's a Democratic outsider. more >>

Democrats Savor Gains in Congress, but Bringing Change Won't be Easy

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - November 10, 2008

Leaders need to hold together a diverse party and forge a new relationship with President-elect Obama. more >>

Does Barack Obama Have a Mandate?

By Michael Barone - Opinion - November 10, 2008

A realignment election? Some ingredients are there but Obama will actually have to perform in office. more >>

A Lesson for the GOP: 'Conservative' Isn't Just 'Religious Right'

By Sam Dealey - Sam Dealey - November 7, 2008

Republicans need to appeal to the middle class on economic issues. more >>

Democrats Praise Barack Obama's Selection of Rahm Emanuel as Chief of Staff

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - November 7, 2008

Emanuel is praised for toughness but criticized by GOP as too partisan. more >>

Behind Obama’s Victory: A Major Swing by Latino Voters Back to the Democratic Fold

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - November 6, 2008

Two thirds of Hispanics cast a vote for Obama, reversing inroads made by Bush in 2004. more >>

Congressional Democrats Came Up Short

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - November 5, 2008

President-elect Obama owes the women of Congress. more >>

Is Debbie Wasserman Schultz the New 'Speaker In Waiting'?

By Nikki Schwab and Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 5, 2008

If Obama snares Rep. Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff, someone will move up in the House leadership. more >>

Barack Obama's Victory Was Not a Mandate for Liberalism

By Sam Dealey - Sam Dealey - November 5, 2008

Obama won running on moderate Republican policies, not as a wild-eyed liberal. more >>

Veteran Democrat Staves Off Tough Challenge for House Seat in Pennsylvania

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - November 4, 2008

Paul Kanjorski had a tough opponent in Lou Barletta. more >>

The Emerging Democratic Majority

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - November 4, 2008

In politics, demographics are destiny. more >>

Barack Obama Coattails?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 4, 2008

Do his voters stick around for down-ballot races? more >>

After Election Day, Barack Obama and the Democrats Will Have to Reach Out to Wal-Mart Voters in the Forgotten Middle Class

By Al From - Opinion - November 3, 2008

Wal-Mart voters tend to swing more than any other group. more >>

Study: Why the Investor Class Annoys Democrats

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - November 3, 2008

More evidence that investment portfolios tend to turn people into Republicans. more >>

Party Time for Obama and McCain Supporters

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - October 31, 2008

This election night Democrats are holding parties galore in Washington, D.C. more >>

Democrats and 401(k) Plans: Tax, Baby, Tax?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - October 31, 2008

More on the plan to tax retirement funds. more >>

Election Prediction: Democrats Won't Get a Filibuster-Proof Senate

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - October 30, 2008

It's possible they'll get to a filibuster-proof 60 but unlikely. more >>

Barack Obama and the Democrats' Plans for Nationalized Healthcare and Ending 401(k)'s Will Bring Back the GOP

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 30, 2008

Are Democrats really thinking of ditching 401(k)'s? Are they that dumb? Yes. more >>

Why Democrats Will Target the Investor Class in 2009

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - October 30, 2008

Expect them to push for a rollback in Americans involvement in the stock market. more >>

Disgusting Democratic Partisanship in Ohio

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - October 28, 2008

Some Democrats in Ohio are criticizing serving in the military. more >>

Guess What, the Democrats Don't Need 60 Votes

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - October 28, 2008

Keep your eyes on the women of Maine. more >>

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