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As Democrats Reel, Two Front-Runners Emerge in a Leadership Battle

The DNC is experiencing internal disputes focused on donor influence and personal conflicts rather than ideological differences.

No leader's speech planned for Tory conference

The Conservative conference will prioritize leadership candidates over traditional speeches, focusing on engaging party members.
Rishi Sunak will not deliver a speech at the annual conference amid grassroots discontent.

As Democrats Reel, Two Front-Runners Emerge in a Leadership Battle

The DNC is experiencing internal disputes focused on donor influence and personal conflicts rather than ideological differences.

No leader's speech planned for Tory conference

The Conservative conference will prioritize leadership candidates over traditional speeches, focusing on engaging party members.
Rishi Sunak will not deliver a speech at the annual conference amid grassroots discontent.
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#democratic-party

The DNC Is a Big Smiling Mess

The Democratic National Convention reveals a mix of joy and underlying tensions within the party as it prepares for upcoming elections.

The Cop Against the Criminal. Let's Do This.

The Democratic Party swiftly made a course correction after a series of setbacks, culminating in President Biden stepping down for Vice-President Harris to take over.

Opinion | Democrats Don't Have a Shortcut Out of the Wilderness

The Democratic Party is presently ill-prepared to combat Republican advances and has lost significant support among working-class voters.

Opinion | Democrats Deserved a Contest, Not a Coronation

Avoiding coronation processes for Democratic nominees is essential to prevent pitfalls and embrace democracy within the party.

The DNC Is a Big Smiling Mess

The Democratic National Convention reveals a mix of joy and underlying tensions within the party as it prepares for upcoming elections.

The Cop Against the Criminal. Let's Do This.

The Democratic Party swiftly made a course correction after a series of setbacks, culminating in President Biden stepping down for Vice-President Harris to take over.

Opinion | Democrats Don't Have a Shortcut Out of the Wilderness

The Democratic Party is presently ill-prepared to combat Republican advances and has lost significant support among working-class voters.

Opinion | Democrats Deserved a Contest, Not a Coronation

Avoiding coronation processes for Democratic nominees is essential to prevent pitfalls and embrace democracy within the party.
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#donald-trump

Harris owns a gun? Trump wants to cap credit card rates? Party lines blur in campaign's last stretch

The party lines between Democrats and Republicans are blurring as both candidates adopt unconventional policies.

Trump and the Republicans Have Found Their Ideal Reality

The Republican National Convention in 2024 was a close call due to an attempt on Donald Trump's life, shaping a different political outcome.

Trump vanquished the old Republican party, just look at the convention

Donald Trump has reshaped the Republican Party by asserting his power and influencing its future through strategic decision-making.

Kamala Harris restores Democratic faith in a November victory

Harris's ascent symbolizes a shift in party unity and emerging demographics supporting her potential bid for the presidency.

Opinion | Trump's Cabinet Picks Show That the G.O.P. Is Hollowed Out, Too

Presidents' cabinet choices reflect their relationship to their party and reveal their ideological commitments and strategies for maintaining party unity.

How Has Trump Changed the G.O.P.? His Criminal-Trial Guest List Tells the Tale.

The Republican Party's transformation with Trump's influence.

Harris owns a gun? Trump wants to cap credit card rates? Party lines blur in campaign's last stretch

The party lines between Democrats and Republicans are blurring as both candidates adopt unconventional policies.

Trump and the Republicans Have Found Their Ideal Reality

The Republican National Convention in 2024 was a close call due to an attempt on Donald Trump's life, shaping a different political outcome.

Trump vanquished the old Republican party, just look at the convention

Donald Trump has reshaped the Republican Party by asserting his power and influencing its future through strategic decision-making.

Kamala Harris restores Democratic faith in a November victory

Harris's ascent symbolizes a shift in party unity and emerging demographics supporting her potential bid for the presidency.

Opinion | Trump's Cabinet Picks Show That the G.O.P. Is Hollowed Out, Too

Presidents' cabinet choices reflect their relationship to their party and reveal their ideological commitments and strategies for maintaining party unity.

How Has Trump Changed the G.O.P.? His Criminal-Trial Guest List Tells the Tale.

The Republican Party's transformation with Trump's influence.
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#irish-politics

'There will be a lot of surprises': meet the politicians taking on their former parties

The current political landscape in Ireland offers a potential opportunity for independent politicians amid party dysfunction.

Greens' fate a cautionary tale: Soc Dems and Labour will be wary of being mudguard in an FF-FG led government

Political energy in Ireland is lacking across major parties, including Fine Gael, Sinn Féin, and Fianna Fáil.
The upcoming government is unlikely to bring significant change, with established parties remaining dominant.

Fianna Fail Euro candidate Niall Blaney angrily criticises party leader at campaign launch

Candidate feeling neglected by party leadership during campaign.

'There will be a lot of surprises': meet the politicians taking on their former parties

The current political landscape in Ireland offers a potential opportunity for independent politicians amid party dysfunction.

Greens' fate a cautionary tale: Soc Dems and Labour will be wary of being mudguard in an FF-FG led government

Political energy in Ireland is lacking across major parties, including Fine Gael, Sinn Féin, and Fianna Fáil.
The upcoming government is unlikely to bring significant change, with established parties remaining dominant.

Fianna Fail Euro candidate Niall Blaney angrily criticises party leader at campaign launch

Candidate feeling neglected by party leadership during campaign.
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#kemi-badenoch

Kemi Badenoch's first task as Tory leader: say sorry to the people for her party's failings

Kemi Badenoch's victory reveals deep divisions within the Conservative party, marked by a lack of enthusiasm from both membership and parliamentary colleagues.

Kemi Badenoch is taking Starmer's say nothing' approach and it will come back to bite her if she wins | Henry Hill

The Conservative leadership contest faces challenges of democratic engagement and candidate clarity amid swift campaigning.

Badenoch says she may need a softer approach

Kemi Badenoch plans to soften her demeanor amidst feedback about her abrasive approach to leadership.

Kemi Badenoch's first task as Tory leader: say sorry to the people for her party's failings

Kemi Badenoch's victory reveals deep divisions within the Conservative party, marked by a lack of enthusiasm from both membership and parliamentary colleagues.

Kemi Badenoch is taking Starmer's say nothing' approach and it will come back to bite her if she wins | Henry Hill

The Conservative leadership contest faces challenges of democratic engagement and candidate clarity amid swift campaigning.

Badenoch says she may need a softer approach

Kemi Badenoch plans to soften her demeanor amidst feedback about her abrasive approach to leadership.
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#political-strategy

Many House members are vulnerable. Here's the Top 10

The House races are highly competitive, with both parties vying for crucial seats.
Democrats are targeting Biden-district Republicans to regain control in upcoming elections.

James Cleverly's likability' boosts runoff chances in Tory leadership race

James Cleverly's likability factor enhances his candidacy for Tory leadership, presenting a serious chance to advance in the contest.

The Guardian view on the Conservative party conference: a parade of bad choices | Editorial

The Conservative Party's leadership contest reveals deep fractures and challenges within the party following a historic electoral defeat.

Jeffries's Hint of a Lifeline Bolstered Johnson on Ukraine. Will He Need It?

Representative Jeffries' delicate signal to support Speaker Johnson may impact the decision on Ukraine aid funding.

From leadership drama to ideological debate: what to look out for at Conservative party conference

The Conservative Party conference highlights the challenge of recovering from a significant electoral defeat while positioning leadership candidates.
Candidates are strategically showcasing their policies amid the party's struggles to connect with voters, especially the youth.

Three councillors selected by Fine Gael to run in Heather Humphreys' constituency following shock resignation

Fine Gael's strategy for Cavan-Monaghan faces challenges after the Social Welfare Minister's resignation, with urgency to secure two seats for government reentry.

Many House members are vulnerable. Here's the Top 10

The House races are highly competitive, with both parties vying for crucial seats.
Democrats are targeting Biden-district Republicans to regain control in upcoming elections.

James Cleverly's likability' boosts runoff chances in Tory leadership race

James Cleverly's likability factor enhances his candidacy for Tory leadership, presenting a serious chance to advance in the contest.

The Guardian view on the Conservative party conference: a parade of bad choices | Editorial

The Conservative Party's leadership contest reveals deep fractures and challenges within the party following a historic electoral defeat.

Jeffries's Hint of a Lifeline Bolstered Johnson on Ukraine. Will He Need It?

Representative Jeffries' delicate signal to support Speaker Johnson may impact the decision on Ukraine aid funding.

From leadership drama to ideological debate: what to look out for at Conservative party conference

The Conservative Party conference highlights the challenge of recovering from a significant electoral defeat while positioning leadership candidates.
Candidates are strategically showcasing their policies amid the party's struggles to connect with voters, especially the youth.

Three councillors selected by Fine Gael to run in Heather Humphreys' constituency following shock resignation

Fine Gael's strategy for Cavan-Monaghan faces challenges after the Social Welfare Minister's resignation, with urgency to secure two seats for government reentry.
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Early Voting Looks Good for Harris But Could Be an Illusion

Early voting data shows a Democratic lead, but it may not predict overall election outcomes due to various influencing factors.
#political-leadership

Doug Beattie quits as Ulster Unionist leader

Doug Beattie resigned as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party due to irreconcilable differences with party officers.

John Downing: These Sinn Fein scandals turn on a familiar slippery political concept - the word 'know'

Political leaders must be aware of both formal and informal party matters to make effective strategic decisions.

UUP chair insists party did not ask Doug Beattie to quit

Mr Beattie's resignation was unforced; party officers aimed for positive outcomes but faced challenges.
The UUP chairwoman reinforced commitment to positive unionism and party discipline.

Ulster Unionist party leader quits over irreconcilable differences' with colleagues

Doug Beattie resigns as leader of the Ulster Unionist party due to irreconcilable differences and the need for new momentum.
Leadership can be isolating and taxing, as articulated by Beattie in his resignation.

Doug Beattie quits as Ulster Unionist leader

Doug Beattie resigned as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party due to irreconcilable differences with party officers.

John Downing: These Sinn Fein scandals turn on a familiar slippery political concept - the word 'know'

Political leaders must be aware of both formal and informal party matters to make effective strategic decisions.

UUP chair insists party did not ask Doug Beattie to quit

Mr Beattie's resignation was unforced; party officers aimed for positive outcomes but faced challenges.
The UUP chairwoman reinforced commitment to positive unionism and party discipline.

Ulster Unionist party leader quits over irreconcilable differences' with colleagues

Doug Beattie resigns as leader of the Ulster Unionist party due to irreconcilable differences and the need for new momentum.
Leadership can be isolating and taxing, as articulated by Beattie in his resignation.
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#independent-candidate

Kildare TD Patricia Ryan on her Sinn Fein resignation; takes issue with 'vetting' of questions to leader Mary Lou McDonald

TDs need to feel listened to within their party structures for effective governance.

Emma Blain to contest election for Fine Gael in Dublin Bay South as ex-TD Kate O'Connell to run as Independent

Fine Gael dismissed Kate O'Connell's candidacy, leading her to declare an Independent run after ongoing negotiations.

Kildare TD Patricia Ryan on her Sinn Fein resignation; takes issue with 'vetting' of questions to leader Mary Lou McDonald

TDs need to feel listened to within their party structures for effective governance.

Emma Blain to contest election for Fine Gael in Dublin Bay South as ex-TD Kate O'Connell to run as Independent

Fine Gael dismissed Kate O'Connell's candidacy, leading her to declare an Independent run after ongoing negotiations.
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#tory-leadership-contest

James Cleverly warned MPs that tactical votes could kill his leadership hopes

Cleverly's tactical appeal to MPs backfired, leading to his surprising exit from the leadership contest.

Tory rivals are playing nice so far but like a family Christmas old scores are bound to surface | Isabel Hardman

The Tory leadership contest is stagnating due to rules limiting personal attacks and an overall lack of engagement on policy.

James Cleverly warned MPs that tactical votes could kill his leadership hopes

Cleverly's tactical appeal to MPs backfired, leading to his surprising exit from the leadership contest.

Tory rivals are playing nice so far but like a family Christmas old scores are bound to surface | Isabel Hardman

The Tory leadership contest is stagnating due to rules limiting personal attacks and an overall lack of engagement on policy.
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From Covid to Kosovo: five things we learned from Boris Johnson's memoir

Johnson believes he was unjustly removed as Prime Minister and could have won the next election if MPs had united.

Jenrick and Tugendhat call for Tories to cut leadership contest short

The leadership contest timing is contested, as some candidates push for a shorter duration to enable a new leader to respond to pressing budgetary issues.
#conservative-party

Civil war, what civil war? The so-called Tory moderates never even put up a fight | Rafael Behr

Hope is not a strategy for the Conservative party in the UK elections.

Sayeeda Warsi quits Conservatives over UK party's lurch to far right'

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi resigns from the Conservative Party, citing hypocrisy and a shift to the right as reasons for her departure.

Civil war, what civil war? The so-called Tory moderates never even put up a fight | Rafael Behr

Hope is not a strategy for the Conservative party in the UK elections.

Sayeeda Warsi quits Conservatives over UK party's lurch to far right'

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi resigns from the Conservative Party, citing hypocrisy and a shift to the right as reasons for her departure.
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#republicans

Republicans divided in response to Mark Robinson allegations

Republican leaders face a dilemma over supporting Robinson amidst controversy, risking alienation of their base or facing backlash for their silence.

Civil war hits House GOP over foreign aid

The House Speaker faces a threat to his job that risks a weakened speakership, potentially needing Democrats' help.

Republicans divided in response to Mark Robinson allegations

Republican leaders face a dilemma over supporting Robinson amidst controversy, risking alienation of their base or facing backlash for their silence.

Civil war hits House GOP over foreign aid

The House Speaker faces a threat to his job that risks a weakened speakership, potentially needing Democrats' help.
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No room at the inn for prying press at Fine Gael think-in as Simon Harris hailed for stable party

The mood at the Fine Gael event reflects a transformed outlook as members gear up for the upcoming election.

An Old-Time American Political Convention

The 2023 Democratic convention exemplified typical American political processes without notable conflict, differing from the more chaotic conventions of the past.

Douglas Ross hits out at 'calculating' Tory colleagues

Douglas Ross criticized party infighting and expressed concerns regarding colleagues' loyalty as he steps down as Scottish Conservative leader next month.
#democratic-national-convention

This DNC Will Be a Show We Haven't Seen Before

Kamala Harris's presentation at the Democratic National Convention will mark her debut as the party's front-runner, showcasing public perception and enthusiasm.

Poor Joe Biden

The Democratic National Convention showcased internal party dynamics, highlighting tensions between leadership and emerging figures, especially regarding President Biden's reduced visibility.

Logistical Shitshow': Tensions at DNC as Speeches Push Biden Headline Address Way Past Schedule

The DNC's scheduling issues jeopardized the visibility and impact of President Biden's final major address during prime time.

CA Democratic Delegates to Cheer Home-State Candidate this Week

This year's Democratic National Convention highlights a pivotal moment for Vice President Kamala Harris amid evolving party dynamics and aims to engage undecided voters.

This DNC Will Be a Show We Haven't Seen Before

Kamala Harris's presentation at the Democratic National Convention will mark her debut as the party's front-runner, showcasing public perception and enthusiasm.

Poor Joe Biden

The Democratic National Convention showcased internal party dynamics, highlighting tensions between leadership and emerging figures, especially regarding President Biden's reduced visibility.

Logistical Shitshow': Tensions at DNC as Speeches Push Biden Headline Address Way Past Schedule

The DNC's scheduling issues jeopardized the visibility and impact of President Biden's final major address during prime time.

CA Democratic Delegates to Cheer Home-State Candidate this Week

This year's Democratic National Convention highlights a pivotal moment for Vice President Kamala Harris amid evolving party dynamics and aims to engage undecided voters.
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#kamala-harris

Desperate Dems don't care about Harris winning as much as protecting downballot races

Democrats may face a repeat of 2016 defeat by rallying around Kamala Harris.

Spoiler Alert: Kamala Harris Will Win the Nomination

Kamala Harris set to be Democratic nominee for president.

Desperate Dems don't care about Harris winning as much as protecting downballot races

Democrats may face a repeat of 2016 defeat by rallying around Kamala Harris.

Spoiler Alert: Kamala Harris Will Win the Nomination

Kamala Harris set to be Democratic nominee for president.
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Could there really be a hung parliament at the next UK general election?

Local election results are not necessarily indicative of the outcome of a general election.

Has Ukraine Aid Cost Speaker Johnson his Job?

The House passed Speaker Mike Johnson's $95 billion foreign aid package with bipartisan support.
#democrats

Biden's Loved Ones Owe Him the Truth

Joe Biden needs to step aside for the sake of his party and country.

Most left-leaning Mass. voters want Biden to step aside, new poll finds

Almost two-thirds of Democrats in Massachusetts want a younger candidate to challenge Trump.

Biden's Loved Ones Owe Him the Truth

Joe Biden needs to step aside for the sake of his party and country.

Most left-leaning Mass. voters want Biden to step aside, new poll finds

Almost two-thirds of Democrats in Massachusetts want a younger candidate to challenge Trump.
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Democrats seek to lock in Biden nomination before convention

Democratic bosses are rushing to formalize Joe Biden's candidacy to prevent efforts to force him out before the convention.

For US democracy to survive, it needs progressives like Sanders and AOC | Judith Levine

The importance of unity within political parties to defeat extreme ideologies.

Trump-Backed Candidates Faceplant in Several Republican Primaries

Former President Trump suffered defeats in three Republican primaries, signaling a potential shift in party dynamics.

Opinion | The Ground Is Shifting Under Biden and Trump

The ascendance of well-educated liberals in the Democratic Party and non-college voters in the Republican Party has led to significant shifts in party dynamics.
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