Renewing the Democratic Party

A Blueprint for a New Party

With the rise of Donald Trump, we need to think seriously about what it would take to form a democratic organization rooted in the working class.

Mike Donilon Says Democratic Party ‘Melted Down’ After Biden’s June Debate at IOP

In a wide-ranging post mortem at the IOP Thursday evening, Donilon remained adamant that the former president would “still be the best” for the job – despite his poor performance in a June debate.

Renewing the Democratic Party

Karine Jean-Pierre Expresses Disappointment as Democrats Criticize Biden After Debate: It Was Upsetting and Disheartening

Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre raised eyebrows with her recent comments at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics forum. Jean-Pierre expressed her dismay over how the media and Democrats responded to former President Joe Biden after his challenging debate performance against President Donald Trump in late June. During the event, Jean-Pierre candidly shared her perspective on the aftermath of the debate, describin…

Pete Buttigieg and Fellow Democrats Discuss the Party’s Future at IOP Event

The Institute of Politics hosted a forum titled “The Future of the Democratic Party” on February 19. The event, moderated by IOP Founding Director David Axelrod, featured a discussion with former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Washington Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb at the Rubenstein Forum. Axelrod, age 70, opened by emphasizing the importance of getting young leaders’ perspectives on electi…