I’ve been reflecting deeply on the results of this election, and while I’m not interested in pointing fingers, accountability is essential. Understanding what went wrong is the only way to fix mistakes and move forward. One critical misstep, in my view, was Joe Biden’s decision to stay in the race as long as he did. […]
The results of the 2024 presidential election—where Vice President Kamala Harris fell short—reflect a powerful truth that the Democratic Party cannot ignore: It’s the economy, stupid. This phrase, coined by strategist James Carville, has resonated for decades, yet Democrats seem to have lost sight of its significance. In today’s economic climate, where inflation has deeply […]
Ironically, many Trump supporters and some in the media have hailed former President Donald Trump as a hero following a near-fatal incident he faced where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally. This characterization is quite extraordinary, particularly among those who remember Trump’s history and public remarks, and considering Trump’s persistent cowardly […]
Last Wednesday, 80 percent of Senate Republicans - including Louisiana Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy - banded together to delay the passage of the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act). The legislation would provide healthcare for as many as 3.5 million veterans suffering from a variety of illnesses, including terminal cancers, after being exposed to toxic burn pits, radiation, and Agent Orange herbicide while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Newly-elected Democrat chair Katie Bernhardt announced that her first action as the state chair will be to negotiate the merger of the state’s Democratic and Republican parties. In a DSCC video conference, Mrs. Bernhardt stressed the importance of expanding the party’s base and appeal to people who hadn’t voted Democratic since the Civil Rights Act. […]
BATON ROUGE, LA— Today, Lynda Woolard is announcing support from Governor John Bel Edwards for her campaign as First Vice Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party. In a statement released by his team, the Governor commends Lynda for her work and respect among Louisiana Democrats: “Since I first ran for Governor, Lynda Woolard has been […]
A report released today by the Republican-led intelligence committee concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a Russian hack of the Democratic Party during the 2016 presidential election in an effort to help Donald Trump become the president. In the more than 1,000 page report, the committee finds that Putin intended to “harm the Clinton […]
It was a big night for transgender people in Louisiana. Peyton “Rose Michelle” Theriot, who goes by Peyton Rose Michelle, won her seat with the Democratic State Central Committee for the 46th District A, representing St. Martin, Iberia, and St. Landry Parishes. She is the first openly transgender woman elected to a Louisiana political position, […]
While 11 states plus the District of Columbia have now legalized recreational use of marijuana, a 2020 Louisiana opinion poll shows that a majority of registered voters still oppose legalization – but that number has decreased slightly. The poll was sponsored by Louisiana Public Opinion, LLC, and conducted by My People Vote in association with […]
Prolonging the Democratic primaries while we are trying to defeat Donald Trump is just like wasting time in-fighting with our allies while the greatest threat we all face enjoys a strategic advance over his opponents. The enemy is garnering universal support from his party much sooner, lending him an early advantage in the general election. […]
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