Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'dems'

Dems, White House Strike Deal On Auto Bailout

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

Congressional Democrats say they have agreed with the White House on a plan to bailout the auto industry with $15 billion in emergency loans. The House could vote on it later Wednesday. The measure faces fierce Republican opposition in the Senate.

Dems Hope To Make Gains In House

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

In addition to the presidential race on Tuesday, there are also many closely contested House and Senate races taking place. Democrats are hoping to increase the congressional majority they won in 2006. Greg Giroux, a senior writer at Congressional Quarterly, talks about some of the House races to watch.

Final Call: Obama Wins; Dems Gain In Congress

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:51:00 EST

It's hard to imagine a scenario in which Barack Obama doesn't win the White House. By our count, every state John Kerry carried four years ago is in the Obama column today, and he is also ahead in several states that President Bush won. In addition, expect the Democrats to pick up seven seats in the Senate and 17 in the House.

Foreign Press Follows Dems In Denver

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Foreign policy experience and expertise is critical to many American voters in choosing a president. In this week's international briefing, hear how the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is being viewed by the foreign press. Jesus Esquivel, of Mexico's Proceso political magazine and John Mulaa from Kenya's East African Standard discuss how media from abroad are being received at the DNC.

In Tribute, Dems Confuse Joe, Eugene McCarthy

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:41:00 EDT

A tribute Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention to members of the party who have died in the last four years included the name of former Wisconsin Sen. Joseph McCarthy. It seems the party confused him with former Minnesota Sen. Eugene McCarthy.

Dems Vote To Nominate Obama, Clinton

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Democratic Delegates in Denver are voting to nominate Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Although it's a foregone conclusion that Obama will win, the process highlights the reason to hold a political convention.

Dems to Highlight Biden, Obama on Foreign Policy

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:39:00 EDT

Wednesday's speeches are designed to show how Biden and Obama will mesh in their approach to America's role in the world. But some question about how closely the ideas of Biden and Obama align.

Arizona Gov.: Dem Platform Renews Promise

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:11:00 EDT

Next week in Denver, the Democratic Party will present its 2008 platform, Renewing America's Promise, at the party's convention. Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, chair of the Platform Drafting Committee, sheds light on the platform.

Howard Dean Shares Plan To Unite Dems

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Months after Sen. Barack Obama seemed to secure the Democratic nomination, supporters of the candidate and those of former rival Sen. Hillary Clinton have yet to make peace. Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean discusses contention within his party and explains ways he is working to resolve it.

Dems Eye Green Convention

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The Democratic convention in Denver is aiming to reuse, recycle, or compost at least 85 percent of all waste generated. Andrea Robinson, director of sustainability and greening for the Democratic National Convention, talks about the challenges.

McCain Woos November Voters, as Dems Battle

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:25:00 EDT

Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain spent Tuesday in Ohio, courting voters in economically distressed places as part of his tour of "forgotten areas." His Democratic rivals, meanwhile, continued their heated battle for the party nomination in the Pennsylvania primary.

Illinois Victory, Eliot Mess a Mixed Bag for Dems

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:02:00 EDT

Democrats have been on a roller-coaster ride lately. The party cheered a Democrat's victory in the race for the House seat held by former Republican speaker Dennis Hastert. But then came news that Eliot Spitzer, New York's Democratic governor, was embroiled in a prostitution scandal.

Dems Court Each Other's Bases in Texas Primary

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:37:00 EST

The Democratic candidates have now turned their attention toward the Texas primary March 4, where both are trying to win the support of the state's Hispanic and black voters. In a race this tight, they must go after each other's bases.

Pelosi: Lack of Progress in Iraq Eclipses Dems' Work

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:05:00 EDT

In an interview with Robert Siegel, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi touts Democratic accomplishments in Congress in the past 10 months, but acknowledges that the lack of action on changing the course in Iraq has eclipsed everything they have achieved this year. She also discusses the ongoing negotiations with the White House on SCHIP.

Dems Vying for President Debate in New Hampshire

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:18:00 EDT

Leading Democratic contenders for the White House concede during a debate at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire that they may not be able to remove U.S. troops from Iraq by the end of the next presidential term in 2013.

Iraq War Disquiets Dems Vying for President

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 06:00:00 EDT

The war in Iraq is causing trouble for Democratic presidential candidates. All say they want to end the war but they don't agree on how they want to exit. And some of the leading candidates aren't too eager to talk about the details of their withdrawal plans.

Dem. Candidates Turn Backs on Fox, Black Caucus

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Three of the major Democratic presidential candidates have decided not to participate in a debate to be broadcast on Fox News Channel in September. The debate is being sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Institute, the caucus' educational arm. Some Democratic Party activists say Fox doesn't respect black Americans -- or Democrats. But the CBC said this week it is moving ahead with the debate.

Dems Allege Interference in Phone-Jamming Case

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:00:00 EDT

A federal appeals court has overturned the conviction of a Republican National Committee operative who green-lighted a scheme to jam phone lines on Election Day five years ago, disrupting New Hampshire Democrats' get-out-the-vote efforts. But the Democratic Party alleges interference by Justice Department officials, and are asking Congress to investigate.

Dem Powerhouses Mark Selma's Bloody Sunday

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 08:00:00 EST

Democratic senators Barak Obama and Hillary Clinton will give dueling speeches at two churches just a block apart Sunday morning in Selma, Ala. Then the presidential contenders will be joined by former president Bill Clinton in a march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in commemoration of the 1965 voting-rights march.

Some Dems Have Change of Heart on Earmarks

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 13:14:00 EST

Many Democrats campaigned for Congress this year by criticizing Republicans for "earmarking," the practice of setting aside money for pet projects, often without significant review. But now that the Democrats are in power, some are having a change of heart about earmarks.

A 100-Hour Dem Agenda... Good Luck With That...

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 13:00:00 EST

Presumed Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has a 100-hour plan for implementing the Democratic Party's agenda when they take control of the House of Reprentatives in January. Humorist Brian Unger ponders whether this ambitious plan can be accomplished.

Sen. Allen Concedes Defeat; Dems Sweep Congress

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 17:34:00 EST

Virginia Sen. George Allen concedes defeat in his close race with Democrat Jim Webb, giving the Democrats their 51st seat and majority control of the Senate. Michele Norris talks with NPR's David Welna.

Final Call: Dems Take the House

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:40:00 EST

NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin makes his final call for the Nov. 7 elections: Democrats will win a majority in the House, but the Republican Party will keep control of the Senate.

Dems Back State Plans to Increase Minimum Wage

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:17:00 EDT

Democrats are using Republican strategies to rally voters around minimum wage. They are supporting state ballot initiatives that are trying to increase the minimum wage.

Dems, GOP Battle for 'Duke' Cunningham's Seat

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:06:00 EDT

The race to replace former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-CA) enters the final stretch this week. Cunningham went to prison earlier this year after pleading guilty to taking bribes. Voters in the conservative San Diego-area district will choose between Democratic school board member Francine Busby and former Republican congressman Brian Bilbray. From member station KPBS in San Diego, Alison St. John reports.