Tag: Democratic
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One in two countries in democratic decline, finds study
[ad_1] Last year, global democracy experienced a backlash in almost half of all countries, in the form of attacks on rights such as freedom of expression and assembly, or biased elections, according to a new report by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA). 85 out of 173 countries saw a decline in…
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Poland’s great democratic moment is good news for all of Europe
[ad_1] To be in Warsaw on Sunday night was to experience a rare moment of political joy. Young voters queued until the early hours to see off the xenophobic nationalist populists who have been dragging their country backwards, prove that even an unfair election can be won against the odds, and turn Poland towards a…
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Taiwan leader vows island will be democratic ‘for generations’
[ad_1] TAIPEI: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday that democracy had thrived on the island despite increased Chinese pressure, and vowed that its people would remain “free for generations”.China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its territory, and has in recent years stepped up military and political pressure against Tsai’s administration.Taiwan sees near-daily Chinese warplanes incursions…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Run for President as Independent, Leaving Democratic Primary
[ad_1] In a move that could alter the dynamics of the 2024 election, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Monday that he would continue his presidential run as an independent candidate, ending his long-shot pursuit of the Democratic nomination against an incumbent president. Speaking to a crowd of supporters outside the National Constitution Center in…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces he’s ending Democratic primary campaign to run as independent
[ad_1] Longtime environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday he will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid, likely pitting him against President Joe Biden, who is running for reelection, and the winner of the Republican nomination. Former President Donald Trump is currently leading national and early-contest…
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Pioneering Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein dies aged 90
[ad_1] Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein – a pioneer for women in Washington throughout her five-decade career in politics – has died at the age of 90. Her office confirmed her death on Friday morning, saying that she passed away at her home in Washington DC on Thursday night. “Sadly, Senator Feinstein passed away last night…
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MLA Adam Walker ousted from B.C. New Democratic Party
[ad_1] Article content A New Democrat member of the B.C. legislature representing a riding on Vancouver Island for the past four years has been turfed from the government’s ranks, Premier David Eby announced on Sunday. The news came in a brief statement outlining the ouster of Adam Walker, but offered few specifics. Article content The…
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Democratic Leaders Are More Optimistic About Biden 2024 Than Voters
[ad_1] As President Biden shifts his re-election campaign into higher gear, the strength of his candidacy is being tested by a striking divide between Democratic leaders, who are overwhelmingly unified behind his bid, and rank-and-file voters in the party who harbor persistent doubts about whether he is their best option. From the highest levels of…
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Gabe Amo Won Rhode Island Democratic Primary
[ad_1] Former White House aide Gabe Amo won the Democratic special election primary for the First District of Rhode Island. Amo, born to Ghanaian and Liberian immigrants, won a crowded Democratic field to keep the seat occupied by former Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, who resigned in May to head the Rhode Island Foundation. Amo will…
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National : President: Democratic primary : 2024 Polls
[ad_1] Polls from firms that are banned by FiveThirtyEight are not shown. When the dates of tracking polls from the same pollster overlap, only the most recent version is shown. Data for FiveThirtyEight’s previous favorability, presidential approval and national 2024 Republican primary averages is available for download here. Notice any bugs or missing polls? Send…