The Tennessee House voted to expel two Democratic lawmakers after they interrupted a debate to call for stricter gun laws.
Tag: Democratic Party
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Can Congress Use an Archaic Process to Get Around the Debt Stalemate?
Some Democrats are urging their colleagues to lay the groundwork for using an arcane procedural process to bypass Republicans and stave off economic peril.
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South Carolina Democrats, Stung by String of Losses, Clash Over Next Leader
A usually low-key race has taken on unusually high stakes as the party prepares to host the first primary of the 2024 campaign and seeks to reverse its recent misfortunes.
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Virginia Rolls Back Voting Rights for Ex-Felons, Bucking Shaky Bipartisan Trend
State after state has eased restrictions on voting for former felons in recent years. But Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s reversal suggests growing wariness on the right.
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Protasiewicz’s Wisconsin Victory Shows Power of Abortion Rights for Democrats
A resounding victory by a liberal judge who ran on abortion rights showed that a largely unified political left is keeping up its momentum, and served as a new warning sign to Republicans.