Speaking in the Lohrfink Auditorium at an event sponsored by Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo praised the “incredible opportunity we have as a nation to unleash the next generation of American innovation, protect our national security, and preserve our global economic competitiveness.” She was, of course, speaking of the recent, under-the-radar passage of the CHIPS and Science Act, along with new Biden administration trade rules.
In a blow to Democrats nationwide, former governor Terry McAuliffe conceded the Virginia gubernatorial race to Republican hopeful Glenn Youngkin in the morning following Election Day. A race that many in the Democratic Party once saw as safe, considering McAuliffe’s name recognition and Biden’s over ten-point margin of victory in the state in 2020, has now potentially become the nightmare scenario for the party ahead of the 2022 midterms.
With open seats for the mayoralty and much of the city council, this year’s upcoming elections in New York City are set to be an early test for the left wing of the Democratic Party under the Biden administration.
For the Democratic Party, a big tent is necessary to maintain a governing coalition. Unless Democrats can win red and purple states, the party will be stuck with bare majorities or worse.
Virginia, the state with the record of executions since 1608, is abolishing the death penalty. Now, other states must join Virginia in working towards a more just nation.
The Supreme Court confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett emphasizes the structural problems within the confirmation process itself. Though the Democrats have been fighting a losing battle, a Biden victory could provide an opportunity for reform.
Joe Biden announced California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, his pick making history as the first Black woman on a major party ticket. As she prepares for the challenging road ahead, she will continue to rise above the backlash.
Too ambitious for the White House? Even as California Sen. Kamala Harris rises to the top of the veepstakes, she continues to be labeled as the contender that would be running for president the minute she enters the West Wing.
While it is true that all other challengers have dropped out of the race, Biden must still unite a divided Democratic electorate if he is to win the general election. As it stands now, this could be an impossible task.
As part of #HoyasInIA, Grace Shevchenko offers her firsthand account of the Iowa Caucus through probing the supporters of each candidate to share why they believe their pick can lead the nation to success.
At the Iowa caucus, Biden and Klobuchar both made the potentially fatal mistake of spending more time speaking about Trump than advocating for themselves.
Even as the results from Iowa pour in, the presidential nomination remains up for grabs. Candidates must be willing to endure what is going to be an extremely competitive, volatile, and grueling race ahead.
The #HoyasInIA group dives into their own predictions for tonight’s historic caucuses, talking about the ground game they’ve witnessed on their trip to the state.
Kelvin Doe, one of the six students participating in #HoyasInIA, is on the ground with GU Politics gearing up for the Iowa caucus. Bloomberg’s risky decision to skip Iowa could prove an effective strategy to secure the Democratic presidential nominee.
Democrats in Virginia took control of the state government this month. The victory portends a broader political shift in the state that could affect the 2020 race.
Twelve 2020 presidential candidates fielded questions from students last week about climate and energy policy. Here are the most memorable moments and key quotes from each candidate.
