Katie Porter (D) Sponsors Student Loan Bill, Skips Out on Student Loan Hearing

Dem Rep. was at Capitol but missed 'first-ever' full hearing on student lending

Todd Shepherd
September 13, 2019 12:25 PM

California representative Katie Porter (D.) skipped out on a full committee hearing on the so-called student loan crisis even though she is the primary sponsor of a student loan-related bill slated by the committee as being integral to the hearing's purpose.

Union of Concerned Scientists Pushed Climate Lawsuit Resolution Over Goal Line

California mayor: 'Clearly, we could not do this by ourselves'

EPA Rolls Back Obama Administration Limits On Coal -Fired Plant Emissions

Todd Shepherd
September 12, 2019 5:00 AM

A nonprofit science group was a major driver of a resolution passed at a meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) supporting the right of cities to sue fossil fuel producers for damages related to climate change.

Sanders Refuses to Endorse Any Senate Candidate While in Colorado

Move highlights ongoing split between progressive Dems and rest of the party

Todd Shepherd
September 9, 2019 3:15 PM

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders (I.) is not endorsing any of the Democratic candidates for Senate in Colorado while making a campaign swing through the state.

Hickenlooper Dropped Presidential Bid On Personal Disclosure Due Date

Former governor requested two extensions while running for president

Todd Shepherd
September 8, 2019 5:00 AM

John Hickenlooper's exit from the presidential race came on the same day he would have had to file his financial disclosure forms with the Office of Government Ethics.

Debts for Democratic Party of Arkansas Rocket 75 Percent in One Month

Party already facing heavy scrutiny over financial issues, raises, spending

Todd Shepherd
September 6, 2019 3:10 PM

Money owed by the Democratic Party of Arkansas (DPA) shot up from about $80,000 in July to $139,000 in August, a one-month increase in debts and obligations of roughly 75 percent, according to new filings available from the Federal Election Commission.

Hickenlooper Gets Boost After Candidate in CO Senate Race Suspends Campaign

Progressive wing of the party has pushed back on 'coronation' of Hickenlooper

Todd Shepherd
September 3, 2019 3:35 PM

One of the top intra-party challengers for the Democratic Senate nomination in Colorado suspended his campaign on Tuesday, clearing away one of the toughest obstacles former Governor John Hickenlooper faced when he joined the contest after dropping his failing presidential bid.

Porter Berated Bank for Wages Comparable to Her Own Staff Salaries

Office refused to provide information on which staffers were full or part time

Todd Shepherd
September 3, 2019 5:00 AM

Rep. Katie Porter (D., Calif.) berated JP Morgan Chase Bank for its entry-level wages but a review of staff salary disclosures shows she is paying members of her staff comparable wages.

Minnesota’s ‘Line 3’ Renews Pipeline Politics

Progressive 2020 Dems stake out hardline position

Todd Shepherd
September 2, 2019 5:00 AM

The progressive wing of Democratic presidential contenders is staking out a hardline position on a pipeline replacement project in Minnesota, a position that is further left than many local Democrats in the state and could pinch more centrist Democrats on the national level.

Joe Biden Ignores Young Voters in Digital Advertising

Recent polling shows former VP faring poorly with younger demographics

Todd Shepherd
September 1, 2019 5:00 AM

Joe Biden’s presidential campaign is spending less on digital outreach to younger voters than any other 2020 presidential campaign poised to make the third debate.

Colorado Dems Push Back Against Hickenlooper Senate Run

Quick endorsement of failed presidential contender by DSCC sparks ire

Todd Shepherd
August 28, 2019 12:05 PM

Leaked emails revealed a host of Democratic leaders in Colorado voicing frustration with and opposition to John Hickenlooper's decision to drop his presidential run in favor of pursuing the party's nomination for a U.S. Senate run next November.