New Dems bullish heading into second Trump administration

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Posted on 11/20/2024 5:03:17 PM PST by RandFan

Despite the rightward shift at the ballot box, the New Dems, known for being pragmatic dealmakers, are on track to increase their numbers next Congress with at least 23 new members, a net gain of at least eight compared with their current 100-person roster.

Some in the coalition see proof that their message can win in tough races and possibly light the way forward for the rest of the party.

“New Dems are the role model. New Dems did extraordinarily well in a bad year,” said caucus member Mike Quigley of Illinois. “They’re the guiding light of how you win those difficult seats.”

The group has a reputation for being more pro-business than other parts of the Democratic caucus, although they ascribe to many of the same progressive social policies, such as increasing the child tax credit and expanding affordable housing, as more liberal factions. The caucus also emphasizes legislative productivity and working across the aisle when necessary to pass measures.

New Dems are heading into their own election this week as they pick a replacement for the current chair, Ann McLane Kuster of New Hampshire, who is retiring at the end of her term. The caucus is choosing between Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids, a former mixed martial arts fighter and the only Democrat representing her state in Congress, and Illinois Rep. Brad Schneider, who twice flipped his seat in the wealthy suburbs of Chicago.

“They bring different skill sets. I mean, she’s won in a tough battleground seat. She’s obviously a ferocious fighter, literally, and smart,” said New Dems member Donald S. Beyer Jr. of Virginia.

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1 posted on 11/20/2024 5:03:17 PM PST by RandFan

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