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​US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris speaks alongside President Joe Biden at Prince George's Community College in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on August 15, 2024.
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Democrats still don’t have a plan – or a leader – for the future

Today’s Democratic Party is devoid of leadership and strategy, with no clear plan for how to take on the president or win future elections. As a result, the Dems risk further fragmentation as they desperately try to regain their footing ahead of the 2026 midterms and beyond.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer celebrates with supporters in White Plains, N.Y. after winning the Democratic primary for New York's 16th congressional district seat June 25, 2024. Latimer defeated incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
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Centrists prevail over fringe figures in US primaries

Bucking the trend toward greater polarization, American primary voters sent a prominent progressive packing and chose three moderates over Trump-backed candidates on Tuesday night, suggesting the center can, sometimes, hold.

Graph of real and fake account activity on AOC's X account.
Analysis

Battle of the bots: AOC under attack

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is most well-known for her progressive politics. But in today’s online world, being well-known on social media, especially as a polarizing political figure, is both a gift and a curse.

The worst time to enter Congress: Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace
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The worst time to enter Congress: Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace

Freshman Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace of South Carolina joins Ian Bremmer to recount her harrowing experience on Capitol Hill during the January 6 riots and to explain why she did not support impeaching a president she strongly condemned. She'll also discuss where she thinks Democrats and Republicans in Congress can come together in 2021. Mace referenced Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's account of the January 6 riots in a tweet on February 4. In late January, she told Ian Bremmer about her own experience on Capitol Hill that day.