Illinois’ Democratic leaders vow vigorous defense of personal rights and public policies under a second-term Trump
CHICAGO — Illinois’ Democratic leaders promised a vigorous defense — and potential court action — against any moves by President-elect Donald Trump to try to erode personal liberties or withhold federal funds for the state during his coming four ...
Democratic governors vow to protect their states from Trump and his policies
A cadre of blue-state governors is already preparing a litany of political and legal moves to shield their states’ policies and residents from federal actions under Donald Trump's new administration.The plans from Democratic governors across the country — including a handful of potential 2028 presidential contenders — offer both a repeat of how leaders of liberal states pushed back against Trump during his first term,
Dem governor issues stark warning to Trump: ‘You come for my people, you come through me’
Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker issued a warn of warnings to President-elect Trump, saying that if anyone tries to "come for my people," they will have to "come through me."
Illinois Governor Responds to Trump Win: ‘You Come for My People, You Come Through Me’
J. B. Pritzker said his administration has worked with the general assembly to take ‘proactive steps’ to protect access to abortion in the state.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has warning for Donald Trump: ‘You come for my people, you come through me’
Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday sought to assure Illinois residents that he would fight to preserve the state’s protections on fronts including reproductive health, immigration and LGBTQ+ rights during Donald Trump’s second term in the White House.
‘You come for my people, you come through me:’ Pritzker, Illinois Republican leaders react to Trump’s victory in presidential race
Gov. JB Pritzker is vowing to protect people in Illinois from what he believes a second Donald Trump presidency could bring. “To anyone who intends to come take away the freedom and opportunity and dignity of Illinoisans,
What's next for Illinois after Trump takes office
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Illinois governor on Trump win: ‘You come for my people, you come through me’
Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker held a press conference Thursday to discuss the aftermath of the presidential election.
New Democratic minority leader in Georgia Senate promises strong push for policy goals
Georgia Senate Democrats have elected Sen. Harold Jones II to lead their caucus. He promised Friday to be aggressive in ...
Will Gavin Newsom Seize the Helm of a Rudderless Democratic Party?
After a crushing loss in both the White House and Congress, the Democrats look for a way forward and new leadership.
New York Democratic leaders need to do some serious self-examination
New York Democratic leaders have no one to blame but themselves for the political shift to the right, both in the city and ...
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In defeat, Democratic leaders show how democracy is supposed to work
The 2024 and 2020 presidential elections were nearly mirror images of each other. The biggest difference: Democrats accepted ...
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa resigns after 'devastating' election
"In the days and weeks to come, it is imperative that our Democratic leaders across the country reevaluate what is best ...
After Trump’s win, Utah’s legislative leaders look to insulate against future Democratic administrations
The Utah Legislature’s Republican supermajority caucuses voted to keep the two top leaders in place, but in the Senate some ...
The Democratic Party Realignment That Empowered Trump
Since the 1970s, the Democratic Party has realigned—a shift that might have cost Kamala Harris the White House.
Texas Democratic Party Chair to step down after brutal defeats
In the aftermath of his party’s brutal shellacking in the 2024 elections, Texas Democratic Party chair Gilberto Hinojosa has ...
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Georgia Senate Democrats elect Harold Jones II as minority leader
SAVANNAH — Vowing to champion Democratic ideals under the state Capitol’s gold ... said in an interview Thursday that he was open to debating it in the coming year. The new minority leader said ...
Texas Democratic Party chair to step down after ‘devastating defeats,' trans comments
Gilberto Hinojosa, the chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, says he's stepping down as the party leader in Texas and will ...
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Democrats 'Failed To Address' Key Issue For Workers, Union Leader Says
"The Democratic Party has continued to fail to prioritize a strong ... on the campus of Howard University in Washington. A ...