America Swings Left. What Does It Mean for Democrats and 2028?
On the heels of a massive blue wave that swept more progressives and moderates into Congress, what’s next for the Democratic Party? How will the president respond to an emboldened Democratic majority on Capitol Hill? How will Hakeem Jeffries, who announced his run for speaker, keep his big tent together?
Marisa, Scott, Guy and Politico’s California Bureau Chief Melanie Mason chew over national and statewide results.
Plus, they discuss democratic socialist Nithya Raman’s victory over incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement today that he will commute the death sentences of all death row inmates in California.
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