Rep. Keith Ellison denies abuse allegations from ex-girlfriend
The allegation came just days before a Tuesday primary in which the congressman is among several Democrats running for state attorney general
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Democrats look to longshot territory for midterm gains
The November midterms are on pace to shatter records for political spending
Rep. Keith Ellison denies abuse allegations from ex-girlfriend
Democrat from Minnesota denied the allegation of physical abuse; his campaign spokesperson also said the congressman didn't send threatening text messages
Democrats' hope of taking the House could hit roadblock in Minnesota
Could one of the bluest states stall Democrats' plan?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stumps, fundraises across the nation
The 28-year-old liberal has been raising campaign cash in sold-out theaters, rubbing shoulders with leaders in the party and building an audience of 788,000 Twitter followers
Rashida Tlaib set to become the first Muslim woman elected to Congress
Tlaib won the Democratic nomination to run unopposed for the House seat long held by former Rep. John Conyers
Joe Biden launches "As You Are" initiative to promote LGBTQ acceptance
The campaign is aimed at promoting the importance of family acceptance of LGBTQ youth in America
"Tight" Ohio special election race could be preview of midterms
This isn't a place where Democrats should be competitive, and many analysts see this race as a possible preview of the midterm elections
Top 2020 Democrats missing in Iowa but working backchannel
The Iowa State Fair will feature a Democratic backbench of presidential hopefuls instead of the traditional marquee names
Author Marianne Williamson "looking into" 2020 presidential bid
The bestselling New Age author traveled to Iowa to look into a possible candidacy
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on West Coast fundraising tour
Ocasio-Cortez went from virtually unknown to a rising star in the Democratic Party virtually overnight
Democratic midterm wave is possible, but not guaranteed, says CBS News elections director
On "The Takeout" this week, CBS News' Anthony Salvanto characterizes 50 of the 435 congressional districts as competitive
Rand Paul announces he'll support Brett Kavanaugh
On Monday, the Supreme Court nominee meets with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, who was one of three Democrats to back Trump's first Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch
Study: "Medicare for all" plan touted by Sanders to cost $32.6 trillion
The latest plan from the Vermont independent would require historic tax increases as government replaces what employers and consumers now pay for health care
Dem senator: Lawmakers targeted in "widespread" phishing attacks
"There has been one situation that we have turned over to authorities to look into, and we're hearing that this is widespread"
Sen. Claire McCaskill confirms unsuccessful Russian hacking attempt
The Missouri Democrat confirmed a Daily Beast report that Russia's GRU tried to break into her computer system last year
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Centrists push back on far left agenda represented by Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders
Sanders: "We hear your pain" should be Dem message
Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke Friday with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan amid campaign trip through GOP-heavy Kansas
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez on their progressive push in deep-red states
One a longtime figure and the other a rising star in Democratic politics, they're trying to make waves in unlikely places
Comey urges voters to support Democrats in fall
Comey, who once considered himself a Republican, says Americans who "believe in this country's values", must vote Democrat
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stumps for Democrats in the Midwest
The Democratic rising star is stumping for two young, progressive Democrats hoping to win primaries in Kansas and Michigan
Crowley says stunning loss to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez "is on me"
"I had wonderful volunteers, hundreds of them and a great campaign effort and sometimes you just come up short," Crowley told "Face the Nation"
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez deploys campaign staff to help another liberal Democrat
CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports the new liberal political star is sending some manpower to help a first-time Senate candidate unseat a Democratic incumbent
Commentary: Why #Union should be just the beginning
Labor unions' recent social media push is a good start, but after Supreme Court ruling on Janus, they need to go all in
Schumer vows to oppose Kavanaugh nomination with "everything I've got"
"It's not good enough for them to hide behind the shibboleth that will follow existing law because when they get on the bench they change," Schumer said of Kavanaugh's promises
DOJ takes steps to charge James Comey again
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Court dismisses DOJ's request to force California to set aside ballots
Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules
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