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politics6 months ago•4 min saved

Kamala Harris Critiques System, Discusses Future and Climate Advocacy

Kamala Harris announced she will not run for California governor, citing a desire to avoid the broken political system and focus on engaging with people directly. She plans to travel, listen, and share her experiences in a new memoir about her 107-day 2024 presidential campaign, while emphasizing the importance of collective effort in democracy and reflecting on her time in office and her views on current political challenges.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#2024-presidential-campaign #california-governor #kamala-harris

politics7 months ago•6 min saved

Elon Musk's Proposed Political Party Sparks Controversy Amid Trump Feud

Elon Musk announced plans to create the America Party to bridge the political divide in the US, reflecting his pattern of founding companies to solve big-picture problems. While Musk's ventures like SpaceX, Tesla, and Neuralink address specific issues, his attempt to disrupt the two-party system faces skepticism due to his limited political experience and diplomatic skills. The new party aims to focus on the middle of the political spectrum, but experts doubt Musk's ability to successfully build a political movement.

via Business Insider|

#america-party #elon-musk #political-system

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Dean Phillips Criticizes Democrats Over Ignored Warnings on Biden's 2024 Bid

Rep. Dean Phillips expressed frustration over being ignored by the Democratic Party during his primary challenge against President Biden, highlighting that many Americans feel disenfranchised. He criticized the lack of competition in the Democratic primaries and called for both parties to better address the needs of the public. Phillips emphasized the need for political reform and unity, advocating for leaders with competence and integrity to address significant national challenges.

via The Hill|

#bipartisanship #dean-phillips #democratic-party

politics2 years ago•16 min saved

"Third Party Sparks Democratic Concerns with 15,000 Registered Voters in Arizona"

No Labels, a group led by former Sen. Joe Lieberman and former Gov. Larry Hogan, is making efforts to provide a third option for voters who feel politically homeless and are tired of extreme positions. They aim to get on the ballot in all 50 states and are considering nominating a candidate for the 2024 Presidential race. They will only run if there is a path to victory and have seen significant dissatisfaction with the likely choices of a Trump-Biden rematch. They aim to avoid being a spoiler by appealing to a broad spectrum of voters and have released a common sense policy booklet as a starting point for their ideas.

via Straight Arrow News|

#2024-presidential-race #no-labels #political-dissatisfaction

politics2 years ago•11 min saved

"Deepening Distrust: Americans' Negative Outlook on U.S. Politics"

A new study by the Pew Research Center reveals that Americans' views of the nation's politics are overwhelmingly negative, with majorities expressing exhaustion, anger, and dissatisfaction. The study finds widespread criticism of the political process, elected officials, and political parties. Trust in the federal government and the Supreme Court is at historic lows, and there is a growing dislike for both political parties. Americans are also dissatisfied with the quality of political candidates. The study highlights concerns over partisan polarization, the influence of money in politics, and the desire for changes to the political system, including age and term limits and the elimination of the Electoral College.

via Pew Research Center|

#american-politics #dissatisfaction #partisan-polarization

world2 years ago•0 min saved

The Intrigue and Power Struggles of Russia's Elite Circle.

The failed military mutiny in Russia has exposed vulnerabilities in the country's political system and prompted the Kremlin elite to close ranks around President Vladimir Putin. Many of Putin's lifelong friends and trusted associates are expected to support him or position themselves for a transfer of power, raising concerns about potential infighting within the elite.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#elite #military-revolt #political-system