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Romania’s incoming SocDem Govt. promises major economic reform over next 16 months
ROMANIA INSIDER | 6.14.2.23
This announcement of reform directly follows a long-delayed rotation of the office of the Prime Minister between Romania’s two major parties.
Sabina Matos, an Afro Latina lieutenant governor, reflects on her history-making trajectory
NBC NEWS | 2.17.2023
Having begun her political career as a community organizer, Lt. Gov. Matos has maintained her connection to the people she serves. Over twenty years later, she credits her family and opportunities for her success.
Rothenberg’s best and worst of 2022
ROLL CALL | 12.6.2022
Within this list of superlatives for the 2022 election candidates, author Stuart Rothenberg calls Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s victory “one of the biggest House upsets I have seen in 40 years.”
How U.S. Hispanic spending behaviors defy stereotypes
PR WEEK | 12.6.2022
According to a poll by Expedition and LLYC, Hispanic Americans are more likely to shop online than other groups and prioritize their personal style rather than price or practicality.
DFL Gov. Tim Walz wins second term for Minnesota governor over Republican Scott Jensen
STAR TRIBUNE | 11.9.2022
Walz’s victory defied midterm expectations and a difficult first term marked by multiple crises. Walz had galvanized Democratic support by making abortion access central to his campaign in the wake of the Dobbs v Jackson Supreme Court decision.
Incumbent Sabina Matos wins Lieutenant governor position over Aaron Guckian
THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL | 11.8.2022
Though Guckian had more campaign resources and the voters appeared to be complacent, mail-in ballots increased Matos’s slight lead considerably. In her second term, Matos plans to concentrate on housing, high-speed Internet access, and tourism.
Democrat Becca Balint wins election to US House in Vermont’s First Congressional District
THE BOSTON GLOBE | 11.8.2022
In Vermont’s at-large district, Balint made history as the first woman and the first openly LGBT person to represent Vermont in Congress; Vermont had previously been the only state to have never sent a woman to the U.S. House.
Democrat Val Hoyle wins in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District
OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE | 11.10.2022
Though there were an unknown number of ballots remaining when the race was called, Hoyle was leading her opponent, Alek Skarlatos, by about 8 points. Skarlatos conceded on November 10.
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez defeats Republican Joe Kent in WA House race
THE SEATTLE TIMES | 11.12.2022
In Washington’s 3rd congressional district, Gluesenkamp Perez pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the country this year against Republican Joe Kent. Throughout the campaign, she emphasized support for small businesses and job training and her working-class background.
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez scores upset victory in Washington House race
THE HILL | 11.12.2022
We at Expedition Strategies would like to congratulate Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on her upset victory in Washington’s Republican-leaning 3rd congressional district.
Four Stark Lessons From a Democratic Upset
THE NEW YORK TIMES | 11.14.2022
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s upset victory in Washington’s 3rd congressional district demonstrates the efficacy of recruiting candidates like her who share in the struggles of their voters.
The House Race That Shows Why Republicans Collapsed in the Midterms
THE ATLANTIC | 11.14.2022
In Washington’s 3rd district, Republican House candidate Joe Kent weakened himself by associating with white supremacists and Proud Boys. This, combined with his opponent’s appeal, allowed Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to secure victory.
No, Democrats Should Not Be Freaking Out Over That Times Poll
THE NEW REPUBLIC | 10.18.2022
Democrats were rattled by a recent poll indicating that voters, especially independent women, were planning to vote for Republicans out of economic concern. But there are multiple factors that make this poll unrepresentative of the Democrats’ actual position.
Why Democrats Should Dump ‘Free College’
WASHINGTON MONTHLY | 9.12.2017
Free college is not so much a populist idea as an elitist one.
Democrats See Chance to Win Back Working Class Whites
WASHINGTON BUREAU | 7.28.2017
New internal Democratic data shows the party’s House candidates can win back the white working-class voters who strongly supported President Donald Trump last year.
Democrats strategize path to relevance with working-class whites
POLITICO | 7.28.2017
Democrats are not talking about their economic successes, so they should not be surprised when voters don’t give them credit for our improving economy.
House Democratic PAC launches research campaign on working-class white voters
POLITICO | 6.29.2017
The goal of the project is to inject new ideas into the Democratic Party’s policy conversation and try to spread them ahead of next year’s election.
How Democrats Defeated Themselves
ZEIT ONLINE | 11.25.2016
The white working class in America is worried about change and afraid of economic decline. The Democrats further stoked those fears.
Why Cities Love
Tim Kaine
THE ATLANTIC | 7.27.2016
The Democratic vice-presidential candidate built a career around winning urban and suburban voters. Could this be what Hillary Clinton needs to offset Donald Trumpʼs rural support?
Democrats Need to Focus on Growth
THE HILL | 11.4.2014
Democrats are not talking about their economic successes, so they should not be surprised when voters don’t give them credit for our improving economy.
Rising U.S. Economy Could Help Democrats Stave Off Election Loss
REUTERS | 5.12.2014
Here’s a riddle: Many Republicans deny it’s happening. Some Democrats don’t want to talk about it. What is it?
Do Polls Lie About Race?
THE NEW YORK TIMES | 10.11. 2008
THREE weeks to Election Day and polls project a victory, possibly a big one, for Barack Obama.