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The Hill
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Favorable views of Democratic Party lowest in decades: Polling
Favorable views of the Democratic Party are at their lowest in three decades, a new poll revealed, as the party seeks to regain enthusiasm and power in Congress following significant 2024 election losses. The CNN poll, released early Thursday, found Democrats garnering just 28 percent favorability — a slight decline from March's previous record of 29 percent. On the other side, the unfavorability came in at 54 percent, with 3 percent saying they had 'never heard' of the party and another 16 percent who said they had 'no opinion.' Following the November elections in which the Republicans gained control of the House, Senate and White House, Democrats have struggled to redefine the party. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) earlier this year announced an event called ' Organizing Summer ' which is aimed at building enthusiasm on the left, creating a network of volunteers and registering people to vote ahead of the midterms in 2026. The program, focused on states the party deems as top 'battlegrounds' for gubernatorial, House and Senate races, is a coordinated effort by the Democratic campaign arms of various bodies of government: the DNC, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Democratic Governors Association and the Association of State Democratic Committees. Democrats have leaned on immigration raid protests, cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs in the recently signed ' big, beautiful bill ' and chaos around files in disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's case as fodder for upcoming races. Still, polling averages across the spectrum show the party may be under water. In some cases, voters and prominent activists within the party have called for a new generation of leaders. A recent Reuters/Ipsos survey featuring self-identified Democratics found that about 62 percent backed the idea that party leadership should be replaced. 2024 Election Coverage Democrats have also been grappling with how to up their game when it comes to social media in the wake of an election cycle where they acknowledged they were handily beaten by Republicans on multiple platforms. In the same CNN poll, the Republican Party garnered 33 percent favorability and 51 percent unfavorability, while 3 percent of respondents said they had 'never heard of' the party and 13 percent said they were aware of it but had 'no opinion.' The CNN poll was conducted from July 10-13 and featured 1,057 respondents. The margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
NBC News
15-07-2025
- Business
- NBC News
Trump administration live updates: Mike Waltz testifies at his Senate confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador
The Democratic National Committee announced it is investing an initial $1.5 million in Virginia to help flip the state's governorship and to maintain control of the state Legislature this November. The DNC said the effort will help in 'laying the groundwork' to boost the party's nominees for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, as well as for state legislative races. Specifically, the DNC said the money would be used for Virginia Democrats' coordinated campaign to hire organizers and staff and fund voter outreach programs. The party said the investment is part of its previously announced 'Organizing Summer' effort.
The Hill
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Obama making first fundraising appearance since Democrats' 2024 losses
Former President Obama will be making his first fundraising appearance since the Democratic Party suffered losses across the board during the 2024 elections. Obama will attend a high-dollar fundraiser Friday evening hosted by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) and his wife Tammy Murphy in Red Bank, N.J., according to a copy of the invitation that was obtained by The Hill. Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin, who has been under pressure amid a growing turmoil within the party, and New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) will also be in attendance for the 'dinner and discussion' event, a source familiar with the matter told The Hill. The fundraiser, first reported by Axios, comes ahead of New Jersey's gubernatorial and state legislative races this year. Sherrill, who represents New Jersey's 11th congressional district, won the Democratic nomination for governor of New Jersey in early June. She is looking to succeed Murphy, who is term limited. The lawmaker will face off against Republican Jack Ciattarelli — who secured President Trump's endorsement during the GOP primary race — in the general election. The fundraiser is sold out and the money raised will be directed to the DNC, 'as it plans to make significant investments in states like New Jersey in 2025 and beyond,' the source said. Obama hosted fundraisers for both former President Biden and ex-Vice President Harris during the 2024 election cycle. In late June, the DNC rolled out an 'Organizing Summer' effort in hopes of forming a network of volunteers, generating enthusiasm and registering people to vote ahead of the elections in November and the midterms in 2026.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
DNC announces ‘Organizing Summer' campaign tour in key midterm states
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched an 'Organizing Summer' initiative aimed at generating Democratic enthusiasm, building a network of volunteers and registering people to vote, ahead of key elections in 2025 and the midterms in 2026. The program is a coordinated effort by the Democratic campaign arms of various bodies of government: the DNC, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) and the Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC). The groups will focus on states they deemed 'key' Gubernatorial, House, and Senate battleground states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Democrats will highlight what they view as negative aspects of President Trump's tax and spending agenda through a variety of in-person and virtual events. A press release said the Democrats will be 'equipping volunteers to authentically enter conversation in non-political spaces, both within their personal networks and in their communities, online and in-person, such as in sports forums, community groups, book clubs, and on social media platforms.' Outreach efforts will also take place at summer concerts, sporting events, and state and county fairs, according to the press release. The 'Organizing Summer' campaign also aims to create a direct pathway for supporters to share feedback they receive from voters to help 'the party inform its messaging and strategy on an ongoing basis.' 'Donald Trump's tax scam is the least popular legislation to pass through Congress in 40 years, and the more people know about it, the less they like it. Our job this summer is to make sure working families know exactly who is responsible for taking food off their table and ripping away their health care,' DNC Chair Ken Martin said in a statement. 'We are deploying an army of thousands of volunteers to activate their communities, register voters, and make sure the Republicans who are putting billionaires ahead of working and middle class Americans lose their elections in 2025 and lose their seats in the midterms up and down the ballot,' he added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
As GOP Looks To Pass Donald Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' Democrats Launch Effort To Mobilize Against It With 'Organizing Summer'
As Senate Republicans work through a marathon session to pass Donald Trump's 'One, Big Beautiful Bill,' Democrats are outlining plans for a summer of organizing against it and other policies. Events are being planned in battleground states with key Senate, House and gubernatorial races this November and in next year's midterms. They will include organizing and voter registration efforts, as well outreach at events such as summer concerts, sports games and state and county fairs. The party also plans to equip 'volunteers to authentically enter conversation in non-political spaces, both within their personal networks and in their communities, online and in-person, such as in sports forums, community groups, book clubs, and on social media platforms,' per the announcement. More from Deadline On 40th Anniversary Of Live Aid, Bob Geldof Denounces "Thuggery" Of Trump, Vance, Musk As He Questions Why Charity Has Become "Almost An Embarrassment" Donald Trump Says Group Of "Very Wealthy People" Looking To Acquire TikTok Sean "Diddy" Combs Jury Set To Begin Deliberations Next Week; "Find Him Guilty," Feds Implore Panel - Update The Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the Democratic Governors Association and the Association of State Democratic Chairs are coordinating the program, called 'Organizing Summer.' The events will take place in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. The effort shows the extent to which Democrats see an opportunity with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation, a massive tax and border security bill, includes cuts to Medicaid and rollbacks of clean energy incentives. A vote is expected on Monday or Tuesday on the Senate version of the legislation which Trump wants to sign by the Fourth of July. Democrats are trying to recover from the bruising loss in the presidential race, as well as polls that show majority dissatisfaction with the party, and a desire for leaders to focus on economic issues. But polling on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is dismal, while congressional Democrats have repeated the message that it cuts taxes for the rich at the expense of the poor, with its cuts to Medicaid. Trump and his allies have tried to counter by pointing out the legislation's extension of tax cuts from 2017, while including provisions to deduct taxes on tips and overtime. That provision would run through 2028, and the Senate version includes a cap of $25,000. Just minutes after the Senate voted to advance the One Big Beautiful Act late on Saturday, the National Republican Senatorial Committee targeted Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA), who has one of the most competitive reelection races next year, for voting against the bill. In statements announcing the organizing push, party leaders reiterated the focus on cuts to healthcare and tax breaks to the wealthy. Ken Martin, the chair of the Democratic National Committee, said, 'Donald Trump's tax scam is the least popular legislation to pass through Congress in 40 years, and the more people know about it, the less they like it. Our job this summer is to make sure working families know exactly who is responsible for taking food off their table and ripping away their health care.' Kirsten Gillibrand, the chair of the DSCC, said that the GOP's 'toxic agenda is driving a midterm backlash that puts their Senate majority at risk.' Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA), chair of the DCCC, said that in 'rallies, town halls, and poll after poll, the public is sending a clear message to politicians in DC – they want leaders that work for the people, not the billionaires.'Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
