Democratic Party

It's important to not nominate a sure loser, but, historically, "electability" arguments have been used to discourage women and minorities from running.

Data since the 2016 election shows Democrats are still divided.

It's the conditions of the economy, the popularity of the incumbent party, and the state of foreign relations that really affect a presidential nominee's chances—not their race or gender.

The Democrats' new randomized debate plan is a gold mine for campaign researchers.

California will now be using early voting, which means Democrats in the state will be able to participate in the presidential nomination process around the same time as Iowa caucus-goers.

Here's what that means for policymaking in the U.S.

The embattled Oregon governor talks to Pacific Standard about offshore oil, sexism in politics, and her neck-and-neck race against political newcomer Knute Buehler.

Research suggests threats from Capitol Hill can make key justices skittish about overturning popular legislation.

We spoke with John Vigna about the boycott that wasn't, social media headaches, and the post-2016 politicization of everything.

New research argues Republicans' us-vs.-them attitude gave the GOP an advantage by heightening party solidarity.

Democrats understand the last election determines how the party prepares for the next one.

As we saw following Ronald Reagan's drubbing of Walter Mondale, the losing party will often try to define their defeat in a way that helps shape future strategy.

There are a few points that Democrats uncomfortable with Nanci Pelosi's leadership might want to consider before urging her to retire.

The proposed reversal has raised alarm bells with environmentalists.

Dissecting Bret Stephens' (suspect) strategic advice to Democrats looking to take on Trump in 2020.

A collection of some of our most important and timely stories, from an interview with Harvard University's Theda Skocpol on grassroots organizing to a feature on a person-centered approach to elderly care far above the Arctic Circle.

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In the short term, no.

New research finds liberals and libertarians are particularly prone to reflective thought.

The author and political scientist offers a traditionally timid party some bold ideas.

We'll know in a few months whether Democratic leaders have lost control of their party.

The bureaucratic machinery pulling families apart was built long before the sitting president assumed office.

To get a sense of the quandary facing the Democratic Party, look back two centuries, to the plight of the short-lived National Republican Party.

When it comes to standing up against the NFL's new protest policy, many Democratic leaders have opted for passivity. But what if the importance of the middle ground has been substantially overstated?