Tag: U.S. Democratic Party
Biden rebuffs GOP infrastructure offer, citing broader goals
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has dismissed a fresh Republican infrastructure proposal that offered modestly more spending but fell short of “his objectives to...
Virginia Dems to decide: Return McAuliffe or chart new path?
RICHMOND, Va. — Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s signature exuberance was on full display as he campaigned on Memorial Day weekend in downtown Petersburg,...
In Trump’s shadow, Ga’s. Kemp draws boos from GOP faithful
JEKYLL ISLAND, Georgia — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp drew jeers and boos at his state party’s annual convention Saturday, laying bare the bitterness that...
House Dems unveil $547B infrastructure bill amid Biden talks
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are weighing in on the infrastructure negotiations between President Joe Biden and Senate Republicans by calling for a public works...
Biden, GOP senator talk as time drags on infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON — For nearly an hour, President Joe Biden and the top Senate Republican negotiating infrastructure met behind closed doors — two seasoned legislators...
SC lawmaker makes history as 1st Black woman to run for gov
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. — Since the country's founding, no Black woman has ever served as a governor in the United States. But South Carolina Democratic...
SC lawmaker makes history as 1st Black woman to run for gov
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. — Since the country's founding, no Black woman has ever served as a governor in the United States. But South Carolina Democratic...
Pelosi rules out having Biden create Jan. 6 commission
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is ruling out a presidential commission to study the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, telling House...
Democrats seek momentum in lopsided US House victory
SANTA FE, N.M. — A major Southwestern metro region delivered a resounding victory to a Democratic congressional candidate who embraced the Biden administration's prescription's...
AP FACT CHECK: Manchin, Sinema do not vote with GOP more
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is stretching the facts when he suggests that two moderate Democrats in the Senate might be a reason why...