The industry has become a major spender in political campaigns, and the most prodigious fundraiser among Democrats is taking notice.
Nancy Pelosi
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House Leadership’s Undying Support for Henry Cuellar Now Threatens Democratic Majority
The conservative Texas Democrat was just indicted on corruption charges. He barely won his election in 2022, thanks to Nancy Pelosi and her allies. Today, his seat is at risk.
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Feinstein and Lear
Today on TAP: California’s senior senator is doing her country, her party, and herself no favors by clinging to office.
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The Hedge Fund’s Man at the Democratic National Committee
Despite the opposition of unions, Nancy Pelosi, and the FCC, DNC honcho Cedric Richmond backs a hedge fund takeover of 60 TV stations.
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The Feinstein Affair: Senate Gerontocracy Reaches Absurd Heights
Old senators, old rules, and old traditions all are cutting against what should be a simple task of confirming judges.
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Julie Su as Labor Secretary Is a Three-Fer
Today on TAP: She opens space for Biden to name someone better than Lael Brainard to head the NEC.
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The Democrats’ Generational Change
The 80-year-olds are retiring—with one notable exception.
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The House Democratic Leadership Race
Do Democrats really want their next leader to be compromised and corporate?
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Altercation: The Pelosi Attack as a Right-Wing Big Laugh
And the New York Times story notwithstanding, the attack had nothing to do with rising rates of San Francisco homelessness.
