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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Rahm Emanuel flirts with Democratic run for the White House
While Democrats search for a new party leader, one old name keeps coming up in conversation: Rahm Emanuel. The Democrat has been an investment banker, congressman, White House chief of staff, Chicago mayor, and U.S. ambassador to Japan, and now he's been thinking about adding another title to his long resume: president. There's just one problem: 'As well-known as he is, people don't really know him,' said former Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.), who is in touch with his former House colleague. Still, Israel and other Democrats familiar with Emanuel, 65, say it would be unwise to count him out. After all, Democrats say there aren't many people on the list of potential candidates who can raise money and organize better than Emanuel, who helped run the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2006 and was credited with flipping the House back to Democrats in that cycle. 'What fascinates me about him is that for him it's all about winning,' Israel said. 'And he knows how to win the most challenging of battles.' Emanuel hasn't made a decision about whether he'll run for president and the Democratic nomination. Sources close to him say he's still making up his mind while consulting with his family (including his brother Ari Emanuel, the Hollywood mega agent) and other key Democratic allies. But he is already leaving breadcrumbs about a potential run, including making an appearance at the all-important stop for any Democrat with big political aspirations: the September fish fry in Iowa. He has also signed a contributor contract with CNN and has hit the speaking circuit. 'I am in training,' Emanuel told the hosts of 'The View' earlier this month, not hiding his intentions. 'I don't know if I'll make the Olympics.' In the meantime, since leaving his post as ambassador to Japan under the Biden administration, he has been making the rounds and offering his blunt assessments of the state of the Democratic Party. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal this week, he called the Democratic brand 'toxic' and 'weak and woke.' 'I'm tired of sitting in the back seat when somebody's gunning it at 90 miles an hour for a cliff,' Emanuel told the Journal in the interview. 'If you want the country to give you the keys to the car, somebody's got to be articulating an agenda that's fighting for America, not just fighting for [President] Trump.' (Those who have spoken to him in recent months say in typical Emanuel fashion he's even more candid in private about how pathetic the current state of the party is and how rudderless its leadership is.) In regular columns in The Washington Post, he has also been giving Democrats advice on how to reemerge from the so-called wilderness. 'Yes, we should oppose the MAGA agenda at every turn. But given that we control neither the bully pulpit nor any congressional gavel, we need to focus foremost on what's winnable: next year's midterm elections,' Emanuel wrote in a column earlier this month. 'Our task is to help the public understand what the Republicans are doing and how it affects them.' Those who know Emanuel — whom one Democrat described as a 'whip smart bulldog' — say he meets the moment. 'No one — and I mean no one — is feistier than Rahm,' one major Democratic bundler said. 'He can land punches like no other, and he would be Trump's worst enemy. 'He'd know exactly what to say not only to bust his chops but to live in his head,' the bundler said. 'That's exactly what we need right now. There's a huge void there.' The bundler also predicted that few people could raise as much money as Emanuel, something that would give him an automatic advantage in what is expected to be the most crowded presidential field in modern history. 'He would start from a position of strength,' the bundler said. But one Democratic strategist said Emanuel's record — particularly as mayor of Chicago — could be a thorn in his side. 'His record as mayor of Chicago is absolutely something that I would expect to be used against him,' the strategist said. 'He carries a lot of unresolved baggage from that tenure.' And what might hurt him even more is that he's been around the block and Democrats could be wanting to kick the establishment to the curb. 'Less of a commentary on Rahm, it's very likely that the moment is going to call for Democrats to make a clean break with the past and with the status quo,' the strategist said. 'One big hurdle for him is that he is both.' But Israel said Emanuel offers the electorate a broad range of dimensions. 'Trump wins because he organized MAGA, but Rahm always wins because he organizes mega, He puts together progressives and [moderate] Blue Dogs. He knows how to win these coalitions,' Israel said, referencing the caucus of centrist Democrats. The strategist has some doubts. 'This is a guy who used to do that,' the strategist said. 'But we live in a different era.' Amie Parnes covers the White House and presidential politics for The Hill. She is also the co-author of several bestsellers, including the recent 'Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Rahm Emanuel flirts with Democratic run for the White House
While Democrats search for a new party leader, one old name keeps coming up in conversation: Rahm Emanuel. The Democrat has been an investment banker, congressman, White House chief of staff, Chicago mayor, and U.S. ambassador to Japan, and now he's been thinking about adding another title to his long resume: president. There's just one problem: 'As well-known as he is, people don't really know him,' said former Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.), who is in touch with his former House colleague. Still, Israel and other Democrats familiar with Emanuel, 65, say it would be unwise to count him out. After all, Democrats say there aren't many people on the list of potential candidates who can raise money and organize better than Emanuel, who helped run the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2006 and was credited with flipping the House back to Democrats in that cycle. 'What fascinates me about him is that for him it's all about winning,' Israel said. 'And he knows how to win the most challenging of battles.' Emanuel hasn't made a decision about whether he'll run for president and the Democratic nomination. Sources close to him say he's still making up his mind while consulting with his family (including his brother Ari Emanuel, the Hollywood mega agent) and other key Democratic allies. But he is already leaving breadcrumbs about a potential run, including making an appearance at the all-important stop for any Democrat with big political aspirations: the September fish fry in Iowa. He has also signed a contributor contract with CNN and has hit the speaking circuit. 'I am in training,' Emanuel told the hosts of 'The View' earlier this month, not hiding his intentions. 'I don't know if I'll make the Olympics.' In the meantime, since leaving his post as ambassador to Japan under the Biden administration, he has been making the rounds and offering his blunt assessments of the state of the Democratic Party. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal this week, he called the Democratic brand 'toxic' and 'weak and woke.' 'I'm tired of sitting in the back seat when somebody's gunning it at 90 miles an hour for a cliff,' Emanuel told the Journal in the interview. 'If you want the country to give you the keys to the car, somebody's got to be articulating an agenda that's fighting for America, not just fighting for [President] Trump.' (Those who have spoken to him in recent months say in typical Emanuel fashion he's even more candid in private about how pathetic the current state of the party is and how rudderless its leadership is.) In regular columns in The Washington Post, he has also been giving Democrats advice on how to reemerge from the so-called wilderness. 'Yes, we should oppose the MAGA agenda at every turn. But given that we control neither the bully pulpit nor any congressional gavel, we need to focus foremost on what's winnable: next year's midterm elections,' Emanuel wrote in a column earlier this month. 'Our task is to help the public understand what the Republicans are doing and how it affects them.' Those who know Emanuel — whom one Democrat described as a 'whip smart bulldog' — say he meets the moment. 'No one — and I mean no one — is feistier than Rahm,' one major Democratic bundler said. 'He can land punches like no other, and he would be Trump's worst enemy. 'He'd know exactly what to say not only to bust his chops but to live in his head,' the bundler said. 'That's exactly what we need right now. There's a huge void there.' The bundler also predicted that few people could raise as much money as Emanuel, something that would give him an automatic advantage in what is expected to be the most crowded presidential field in modern history. 'He would start from a position of strength,' the bundler said. But one Democratic strategist said Emanuel's record — particularly as mayor of Chicago — could be a thorn in his side. 'His record as mayor of Chicago is absolutely something that I would expect to be used against him,' the strategist said. 'He carries a lot of unresolved baggage from that tenure.' And what might hurt him even more is that he's been around the block and Democrats could be wanting to kick the establishment to the curb. 'Less of a commentary on Rahm, it's very likely that the moment is going to call for Democrats to make a clean break with the past and with the status quo,' the strategist said. 'One big hurdle for him is that he is both.' But Israel said Emanuel offers the electorate a broad range of dimensions. 'Trump wins because he organized MAGA, but Rahm always wins because he organizes mega, He puts together progressives and [moderate] Blue Dogs. He knows how to win these coalitions,' Israel said, referencing the caucus of centrist Democrats. The strategist has some doubts. 'This is a guy who used to do that,' the strategist said. 'But we live in a different era.' Amie Parnes covers the White House and presidential politics for The Hill. She is also the co-author of several bestsellers, including the recent 'Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Democrats target Orange County's Asian voters in first paid 2026 election ads
[Source] The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has reportedly launched its first paid advertising campaign of the 2026 election cycle, targeting Asian American voters across three competitive Southern California House districts. The five-figure ad buy includes print advertisements in Vietnamese, Chinese and Korean community newspapers throughout Orange County, focusing on districts held by Republican Young Kim (District 40), Democrat Derek Tran (District 45) and Democrat Dave Min (District 47). The multilingual ads, first seen by CQ Roll Call, emphasize economic concerns, with messages blaming Republicans for rising prices and stock market instability. One Chinese-language advertisement specifically names Kim, who remains the only House Republican representing Orange County following Michelle Steel's 2024 loss. All three districts are considered crucial battlegrounds for determining House control in 2026, as Republicans defend their narrow majority. Trending on NextShark: This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Subscribe here now! Trending on NextShark: Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
Axios
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Axios
GOP and Dems agree: "Big, beautiful bill" key to 2026 midterms
Republicans and Democrats are at odds over nearly everything in President Trump's reconciliation bill, but they are in strange agreement that the 2026 election will be contested over the provisions contained within its 1,000+ pages. Why it matters: The 215-214 vote Thursday sets up 18 months of trench warfare to define the bill's impact on Medicaid, tax rates and the southern border. For Republicans, it's taxes, the border and health care for undocumented migrants. For Democrats, it's Medicaid, SNAP and tax cuts for the rich. 👀 "It's a vote that every single vulnerable House Republican will come to regret next year," thundered a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee memo. "The DCCC will use their words against them over and over again like the albatross it is." The other side: The National Republican Campaign Committee has already launched a five-figure ad hitting its early targets, including Rep. Adam Gray (D-Calif.). " Illegals get freebies, you get the bill," the narrator intones. "Tell Adam Gray: Help Americans, not illegal immigrants." Its own strategy memo claimed, "House Democrats just gave Republicans a generational opportunity to go on offense." Zoom out: Rarely does a singular vote define an entire election cycle. One exception was former President Clinton's 1993 omnibus budget bill, which passed 218-216, with all 175 House Republicans opposed. A late "yes" vote from Rep. Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky, a freshman from Pennsylvania (and Chelsea Clinton's future mother-in-law), hounded her and led directly to her defeat in 1994. The GOP picked up 54 seats and the majority for the first time in 40 years. Zoom in: As the November 2026 election gets closer, the ad buys will get bigger, but the subject matter is likely to stay the same. The Democratic strategy is clear: Accuse Republicans of stripping millions of Americans of Medicaid and leaving millions of children in danger of losing their school lunches. Republicans will answer the Medicaid charge, in part, by trying to change the subject and accuse Democrats of wanting to provide health care to undocumented immigrants. They will claim Democrats voted for a tax increase and failed to help secure the southern border. The bottom line: The election cycle is still early. Other potential events — a war, a recession, or (say) a global pandemic — can always subsume a single vote and make the current issue set look small.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dems warn House Republicans will pay price at ballot box for passing Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
EXCLUSIVE – As House GOP leaders advance President Donald Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill" toward a floor vote this week, Democrats, who are in the minority, are sounding a warning. "We're going to hold Republicans accountable and there will be a price to pay," Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington State, the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, emphasized as she pointed to next year's midterm elections during a Fox News Digital interview. Republicans are holding onto an extremely razor-thin majority in the chamber right now, and Democrats only need a three-seat pickup to win back the House majority in the 2026 elections. Additionally, they view the sweeping and controversial GOP-crafted measure stocked full of Trump's second-term priorities on tax cuts, immigration, defense, energy and the debt limit – which is currently making its way through numerous votes and hurdles in the House – as political ammunition. Inching Closer: House Speaker Johnson Reaches Tentative Agreement With Some Holdout Gop Lawmakers "This is a terrible piece of legislation," DelBene argued. Read On The Fox News App Democrats from across the party are shining a spotlight on the Republicans' restructuring of Medicaid, the nearly 60-year-old federal government program that provides health insurance for roughly 71 million adults and children with limited incomes. "Let's be clear, all Republicans are talking about right now is how many people and how fast they're going to take away healthcare. They have these huge cuts to Medicaid, 14 million people lose healthcare across the country, and they're talking about how fast they can do that," DelBene charged on Tuesday. She claimed that House Republicans are "all blindly following the president and going to blindly follow him off the cliff." Rep. Ted Lieu of California, another member of the House Democrat leadership, argued as he took questions from reporters that the bill "has the largest cut to healthcare in U.S. history." Gop Holdouts Unmoved By Trump's 'Big, Beautiful' Trip To Capitol Hill The cuts to Medicaid, being drafted in part as an offset to pay for extending Trump's 2017 tax cut law, which is set to expire later this year, include a slew of new rules and regulatory requirements for those seeking coverage. Among them are a new set of work requirements for many of those seeking coverage. "When you go across the country and talk to folks, folks are outraged, and they're scared. They're scared about the cuts to healthcare, not only cutting 14 million people off of healthcare but then raising costs beyond that for everyone and things like rural hospitals closing," DelBene argued. "This would have devastating impacts across the country. This is policy that Republicans are fighting for, cutting nutrition health programs so that families don't even have healthy food." House Republicans push back against the Democrats' attacks and say what they are doing is putting an end to waste, fraud and abuse currently in the Medicaid system, so the program can work for the public in the way that it was intended. They call any talk that they are cutting aid to mothers, children, people with disabilities and the elderly a "flat out lie." First On Fox: These Republican Governors Say They 'Stand United' In Support Of Trump's 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' DelBene countered, saying, "we're not buying the argument because what we've seen in committee, what they've written down on paper is massive cuts in healthcare and all to pay for tax breaks for the wealthiest in our country. This isn't a bill about helping working families. This bill is devastating for working families." However, her counterparty, Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina, the chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee, told Fox News Digital in a statement that "Republicans are ending waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid so the most vulnerable get the care they need." Additionally, Hudson argued that "Democrats are lying to protect a broken status quo that lets illegal immigrants siphon off billions meant for American families. We're strengthening Medicaid for future generations by protecting taxpayers and restoring integrity." Dating back to last year's presidential campaign, Trump has vowed not to touch Medicaid. On Tuesday, as he made a rare stop on Capitol Hill to meet behind closed doors with House Republicans in order to shore up support for the bill, Trump's message to fiscally conservative lawmakers looking to make further cuts to Medicaid was "don't f--- around with Medicaid." While there are divisions between Republicans over Medicaid, and a chasm between the two major parties over the longstanding entitlement program, there is one point of agreement – this issue will continue to simmer on the campaign trail in one form or another long after the legislative battles on Capitol Hill are article source: Dems warn House Republicans will pay price at ballot box for passing Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
