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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Democratic Party RADICALISM 'just getting started': Evan Barker | RISING

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OPINION: Evan Barker joins the show to talk about her new book, which details her time as a Democrat operative and why she became disillusioned with the party. #EvanBarker #Democrats #Progressives About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on social media: Website:…

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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Schumer pleads with Fetterman to stay in the Democratic Party as defection talk grows

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer publicly urged Sen. John Fetterman to remain a Democrat, calling him "a very good member of Congress", even as Fetterman's approval among his own party's voters has collapsed to 19 percent. Schumer told reporters Wednesday that Democrats want Fetterman in the fold, downplaying months of open speculation that the Pennsylvania […] The post Schumer pleads with Fetterman to stay in the Democratic Party as defection talk grows appeared first on American Almanac .

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer publicly urged Sen. John Fetterman to remain a Democrat, calling him "a very good member of Congress", even as Fetterman's approval among his own party's voters has collapsed to 19 percent. Schumer told reporters Wednesday that Democrats want Fetterman in the fold, downplaying months of open speculation that the Pennsylvania senator could bolt the party he has increasingly clashed with on Israel, immigration, and the leftward drift of its activist base. The New York Post reported that Schumer described Democrats as "a big-tent party" capable of absorbing disagreement, a generous characterization, given how aggressively the party's progressive wing has tried to marginalize Fetterman over the past year.…Open

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AXIOS (Holly Otterbein) - Dems' 2028 primary schedule angers some progressives

Some progressive Democrats are fuming that the party's new schedule for 2028 presidential primaries could make it harder for one of their own to win the party's nomination. - A powerful Democratic National Committee panel voted Friday to kick off the primary in South Carolina — the state where progressive icon Bernie Sanders suffered landslide losses in the 2016 and 2020 primaries. Why it matters: The panel's decision came with Democrats already divided over a wave of contentious 2026 primaries that have pitted an insurgent left against the party's more moderate establishment. Zoom in: From Wisconsin to Michigan to Maine , top Democrats are trying to halt the left wing's momentum in the run-up to this year's midterms, favoring…

What demographic trends are noted regarding the success of the left in recent elections?
The left has seen recent success with Latino voters and Black voters under 50, particularly in the Northeast, though it remains unclear if this is enough to win a presidential primary where older Black voters across the South are a key constituency.
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How has the role of South Carolina in the Democratic primary process changed according to progressives?
Previously, South Carolina played a decisive role as the final contest before the traditional string of primaries on Super Tuesday; however, progressives now argue that under the new calendar, South Carolina may serve more as a culling mechanism than a kingmaker.
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What are the different perspectives regarding the DNC's decision to put South Carolina first?
Some progressives and even some DNC members believe the move is an effort by the party establishment to stop a left-wing insurgent or a socialist candidate. Conversely, South Carolina Democratic Party chair Christale Spain stated that a progressive candidate, such as New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, could absolutely win the state's primary. Furthermore, some Black Democrats viewed the decision as overdue recognition of their importance to the party.
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Why are some progressives concerned about South Carolina being the first state to vote in the 2028 primaries?
Progressives are concerned because Bernie Sanders, a progressive icon, suffered landslide losses in the South Carolina primaries in both 2016 and 2020. Additionally, Sanders won the 2020 primary in Nevada, the state that was displaced from the top spot.
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AXIOS (Hans Nichols) - Scoop: Progressives scorch Gillibrand over crypto

Progressive groups are opening a vicious new front in the fight over crypto legislation , targeting Sen Kirsten Gillibrand as she tries to broker a compromise on the CLARITY Act, which has unresolved issues on its ethics provisions. Why it matters: The blistering — and deeply personal — attack from Indivisible, Demand Progress and the Revolving Door Project complicates already delicate negotiations. - It's also a warning shot to Democrats: Progressive groups are prepared to make support for the bill politically painful, even if it means another bruising intraparty fight over one of the crypto industry's top legislative priorities. - "Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), is a prime…

What was the outcome of the Senate Banking Committee vote on the CLARITY Act in May, and which Democrats supported it?
The bill cleared the Senate Banking Committee in May with support from two Democrats, Senators Ruben Gallego (Ariz.) and Angela Alsobrooks (Md.).
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How much money does the crypto industry's flagship super PAC, Fairshake, have on hand?
Fairshake, the flagship super PAC for the crypto industry, has approximately $125 million on hand.
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Which Republican Senators are working with the White House on compromise language for the ethics provisions of the CLARITY Act?
Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) are working with the White House on compromise language for the ethics provisions of the bill.
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What specific ethics provision has Senator Kirsten Gillibrand proposed regarding digital assets?
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has called for Congress to prevent all elected officials and their spouses from issuing or sponsoring their own digital assets, stating in a June statement that "public officials and their spouses should not be issuing memecoins."
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AXIOS (Holly Otterbein) - Shapiro wants a Dem fight in 2028 — without leading it

Josh Shapiro says the 2028 presidential race should be a once-in-a-generation battle over the Democratic Party's core identity. But so far, he isn't picking up his sword to fight. - As progressives and socialists have won primary after primary in recent weeks, the more moderate Shapiro often has been gun-shy about criticizing the left, taking more of a we're-all-in-this-together approach. Why it matters: Many center-left Democrats are looking for a national leader to go toe to toe with the party's rising socialist wing. For now at least, that's not Shapiro. - The potential 2028 contender's restraint underscores a defining trait: He picks his spots and rarely acts impulsively. - His moves also suggest he doesn't want to completely…

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AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - House Democrats' anti-Jeffries caucus isn't done growing

Democratic primaries this summer could elevate another crop of incoming House members who have refused to commit to voting for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) as speaker. Why it matters: This growing bloc of Jeffries skeptics could create real headaches for the Democratic leader as he attempts to form a united front to take on the Trump administration. - Jeffries' colleagues — left and center — widely expect him to become speaker if Democrats win the majority, noting that former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) faced similar rancor in 2018 and still secured the gavel . - There is also no clear alternative to Jeffries, with House Democrats and candidates telling Axios there have been no indications anyone is preparing to…

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NYTIMES (Annie Karni and Carl Hulse) - As Progressives Rack Up Wins, Hakeem Jeffries Shrugs Off Possible Challenges

In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, said he didn’t consider the recent wave of anti-establishment victories “an overall critique of the party.”

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