Democrats gather in Denver to debate party’s future after US midterm wins
Summary
Democrats are gathering in Denver for a two-day conference on the party’s direction after winning control of Congress in the midterm elections. The event brings together party leaders, newly elected lawmakers and people viewed as possible 2028 presidential contenders as Democrats prepare to take control of the House and Senate in January.Key Facts
- The conference, called “What’s Next,” was organized by Majority Democrats, a group chaired by Massachusetts Representative Jake Auchincloss.
- Majority Democrats describes itself as a moderate alternative to the party establishment and its activist left.
- The group supports a public health insurance option it calls “Medicare for Americans,” rather than a Medicare for All system.
- Announced attendees include Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker.
- Newly elected attendees include Texas Senator-elect James Talarico and Iowa Senator-elect Josh Turek.
- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is scheduled to speak about the 120th Congress, which begins next year.
- Ro Khanna, Chris Van Hollen and Andy Kim are scheduled to discuss what the event calls “The Trust Deficit.”
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders are not among the published speakers.
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