Peter Daou
Former adviser to Hillary Clinton and John Kerry. Veteran of two presidential campaigns.
Hate crimes in the United States rose from 2022 to 2023.
By Jesse Valentine - April 15, 2024Cao is a former U.S Navy captain.
By Jesse Valentine - March 29, 2024Kiggans has flirted with baseless conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
By Jesse Valentine - March 08, 2024Ohio voted to protect abortion rights. GOP senate candidate Bernie Moreno doesn't care.
By Jesse Valentine - March 07, 2024Syngenta AG owns approximately 1500 acres of U.S farmland.
By Jesse Valentine - March 04, 2024Hovde is running for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin despite primarily residing in California.
By Jesse Valentine - February 26, 2024McCormick says we need leaders with the moral clarity to condemn antisemitism.
By Jesse Valentine - February 09, 2024Of the nearly dozen gun bills lawmakers will soon take up, one is particularly noteworthy because it’s backed by unlikely allies: mental health advocates and a pair of House members who’ve long been at opposite ends of firearm legislation.
By Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin - January 31, 2024The United Auto Workers of America endorsed the re-election of President Joe Biden Wednesday, just months after he became the first sitting U.S. president to walk a picket line with striking autoworkers in Michigan.
By Ashley Murray, States Newsroom - January 24, 2024Gunter has repeatedly referred to Brown as “Scam Brown”
By Jesse Valentine - January 17, 2024The state of Texas robbed Amanda Zurawski of her fertility and almost her life when it wouldn’t permit her an abortion so she’s gone to the state’s Supreme Court to change the law - “this is why I’m on earth”
By Bonnie Fuller - January 10, 2024Health care-focused organizations across the state are hopeful that the 2024 legislative session will be a year that reins in health costs and allows patients to have greater access to the care they need.
By Danielle J. Brown, Maryland Matters - January 08, 2024Five people died on January 6, 2021 – including a police officer who was bludgeoned to death.
By Jesse Valentine - January 05, 2024On Wednesday, the New Hampshire House passed a bill that would make registering to vote an online experience.
By Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin - January 04, 2024Most Americans believe wealthy individuals and big corporations don’t pay their fair share in taxes.
By Jesse Valentine - December 22, 2023Even the Republican senator's home county gave Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear a larger share of the vote than four years earlier.
By - December 15, 2023Republicans Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton have taken thousands of dollars in donations from chemical companies and their affiliated PACs.
By Jesse Valentine - December 08, 2023Eric Hovde's proposal is similar to Sen. Rick Scott's unpopular 2022 plan to make every American pay income taxes.
By Jesse Valentine - December 07, 2023A bipartisan package of bills in Michigan signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, creates specified criminal penalties for assaulting health care workers.
By Anna Liz Nichols, Michigan Advance - December 06, 2023Both former President Donald Trump and former U.S. Rep. George Santos have lied about their records and been accused of defrauding veterans.
By Jesse Valentine - December 05, 2023Millions of Texas families’ health and well-being would be jeopardized if the legislation were repealed.
By Jesse Valentine - December 04, 2023More than 3 million Floridians will lose their health insurance if Scott and Trump succeed.
By Jesse Valentine - November 30, 2023Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves took $98,000 from Mississippi Power and executives of its parent company.
By Jesse Valentine - November 06, 2023The Republican gubernatorial nominee also broke his promises to make the office more frugal.
By Jesse Valentine - November 03, 2023It might not surprise Mississippians that The Cook Political Report, regarded as one of the nation’s preeminent elections experts, shifted their 2023 Mississippi governor’s race forecast on Monday in Democrat Brandon Presley’s direction.
By Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today - October 24, 2023The brutal assault on Hillary Clinton’s integrity is the reason she is not our next president. That assault was carried out by the national political press, elite establishment pundits, Trump and his GOP cohorts, the rightwing media machine (funded by shadowy conservative moneymen), and some elements on the left, specifically during the Democratic primaries. Their collective attacks damaged her […]
By Peter Daou - November 16, 2016Hillary put together a powerful, MAJORITY coalition centering marginalized people. I'm proud to stand with them and fight alongside them. — Peter Daou (@peterdaou) November 15, 2016 The reality of what happened on Election Day is unavoidable: The far right now dominates the U.S. government. But that doesn’t mean that progressive values disappear. They are […]
By Peter Daou - November 15, 2016The brutal assault on Hillary Clinton’s integrity is the central reason she was defeated by Donald Trump. That assault was carried out by the national political press, elite establishment pundits, Trump and his GOP cohorts, the rightwing media machine funded by shadowy conservative moneymen, and some elements on the left, specifically during the Democratic primaries. Their collective […]
By Peter Daou - November 10, 2016Tuesday was a gut-wrenching blow for American democracy, but one that has quickly stiffened the spine of those who share Hillary Clinton’s progressive vision. On social media, messages of defiance and determination are being shared, and Hillary’s growing popular vote victory has given a sense of strength and purpose to Democrats and progressives. The incontrovertible fact […]
By Peter Daou - November 11, 2016The past 48 hours have been a wake up call for many Americans. Republicans will now run the country and if the election is any guide, the national media (with a few exceptions) will refuse to hold them accountable. Democrats have signaled that they are willing to do what’s necessary to make sure Trump’s presidency […]
By Peter Daou - November 10, 2016We do not know what a Trump presidency will look like but we do know that tens of millions of Americans will continue to defend and promote the values that Hillary Clinton represented in her campaign. Over 119 Million Americans voted. 47.7% voted for Hillary Clinton.47.5% voted for Donald Trump. America has spoken. #StillWithHer — Leela […]
By Peter Daou - November 10, 2016We’ve heard so much about frustration and anger this cycle that we forget the other emotion driving the 2016 election, the one we see in the faces of Hillary Clinton’s supporters: Joy. The most underestimated person in the 2016 election is the Clinton supporter. And their least recognized (and most powerful) emotion: Joy. Election Day is upon […]
By Peter Daou - November 07, 2016Dear Hillary, thank you for so graciously welcoming me to your team a decade ago (I found a nice picture from those early days) and for giving me the privilege of working with the many brilliant, dedicated Democrats and progressives around you. I’m honored to have seen your world from the inside looking out, to understand the immense contrast between who you are and how the media […]
By Peter Daou - November 08, 2016Love and kindness versus hate and fear: that’s what the 2016 election boils down to. While Trump continues to spew his lies and rage in the closing hours of the race, Hillary Clinton concludes her quest for the presidency on a soaring note. Nothing could be more fitting. https://twitter.com/aseitzwald/status/795804016731111425 Bruce Springsteen: Donald Trump has a "profound […]
By Peter Daou - November 07, 20161. Trump attacks Hillary with brazen lies2. Hillary attacks Trump with his own words3. Big media: Both sides are equal — Peter Daou (@peterdaou) November 4, 2016 From The Hill: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign manager on Friday suggested it doesn’t matter whether a Fox News report about an indictment of the Clinton Foundation […]
By Peter Daou - November 04, 2016“I have decided to stick to love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Having been part of Hillary’s world for more than a decade, I’ve encountered enough Hillary hate to understand what causes it (sophisticated billionaire-funded negative rightwing narratives pushed by the corporate media) and how intense it can be (very). […]
By Peter Daou - November 05, 2016Here’s what I tweeted when the political world was predicting catastrophe for Hillary Clinton: I am not in the least bit concerned about the new development in the #Hillary email story. Voters have long ago factored in her #emails. — Peter Daou (@peterdaou) October 28, 2016 I've worked and/or advocated for Hillary since 2006. I've […]
By Peter Daou - November 06, 2016Hillary for America’s new mini-documentary called “The Story Of Us” will be shared with millions of Clinton supporters across the country. Watch: An incredible story that Clinton’s supporters should be proud to be a part of.
By Peter Daou - November 05, 2016Yet another prominent personality steps forward to share their concern about Trump’s character. This time, it’s Richard Branson: Some years ago, Mr Trump invited me to lunch for a one-to-one meeting at his apartment in Manhattan. We had not met before and I accepted. Even before the starters arrived he began telling me about how he […]
By Peter Daou - October 21, 20161. Trump attacks Hillary with brazen lies2. Hillary attacks Trump with his own words3. Big media: Both sides are equal — Peter Daou (@peterdaou) November 4, 2016 Polls show that the vast majority of Americans are disgusted with this election. I am one of them. But that disgust is not at a candidate who has […]
By Peter Daou - November 04, 2016Democrats are sick and tired of the endless lies about Hillary Clinton, the character attacks, the distortions of her record, the contorted caricature portrayed in the media. They want an unfiltered connection to her without the prism of GOP-style talking points and false frames. If the headline of this piece blows some minds, you can thank three decades of […]
By Peter Daou - October 05, 2016Obama spoke about the fearsome responsibility of taking control of the nuclear codes on the day he took office. He made a powerful case that Donald Trump lacks the character to handle that responsibility. The crowd was fired up and at times engaged in a call and response with the president. Watch:
By Peter Daou - November 04, 2016After a brutal 18-month assault on her character, Hillary Clinton is on the cusp of smashing a 227-year barrier. That is the wonder of where we stand at this inflection point in U.S. history. Virtually all the punditry I’ve seen in 2016 assumes that Hillary has an obligation to win and that any good polls for Trump are somehow […]
By Peter Daou - November 03, 2016Even if you don't have children or grandchildren you will be asked for the rest of your life what did you do to stop @realDonaldTrump — Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) August 1, 2016 As this wild election reaches its dramatic conclusion, I can say with pride that I’ve been an unabashed and unwavering Hillary Clinton advocate, […]
By Peter Daou - November 01, 2016During the most intense period of the Democratic primaries, I wrote about Bernie Sanders’ laudable willingness to address sexism head on. Here is what he said early in the campaign: “I think for a variety of reasons, Hillary Clinton has been under all kinds of attack for many, many years. In fact, I can’t think of […]
By Peter Daou - November 02, 2016Periodically, I’ll browse through Hillary Clinton’s Flickr page to get a perspective the corporate media refuse to provide. It’s the unfiltered expressions on the faces of her supporters, expressions of pride, joy, exuberance; of confidence that love trumps hate; of conviction that we will make history on November 8, 2016. There will be millions more expressions like […]
By Peter Daou - November 01, 2016From Politifact: Tax records show the Donald J. Trump Foundation gave $100,000 to the Clinton Foundation in 2009, and spent an additional $10,000 for a table at a Clinton Foundation gala the following year. The Clinton Foundation also lists Donald J. Trump (as well his daughter Ivanka and Ivanka’s father-in-law) as a contributor. And Trump’s […]
By Peter Daou - November 02, 2016The Shareblue team compiled 70 of Donald Trump’s most terrible words and deeds. I turned it into a tweetstorm under the tag #TerribleTrump. Get ready for the mother of all tweetstorms on the many reasons @realDonaldTrump doesn't belong ANYWHERE near the White House. Here goes… — Peter Daou (@peterdaou) November 1, 2016 .@PeterDaou takes down #TerribleTrumpA danger […]
By Peter Daou - November 01, 2016This is surprising: Lawrence O'Donnell w/ major Florida early vote survey, finds HRC ahead 48-40 w/ many who have already voted–28% GOPers voted for her. — Greg Mitchell (@GregMitch) November 2, 2016 BREAKING on @Lawrence: TargetSmart says Florida projection among early and likely voters is Hillary 48%, 40% Trump. — Josh Dorner (@JoshDorner) November 2, […]
By Peter Daou - November 01, 2016With every bizarre twist in the 2016 election, every new anti-Hillary tempest, every dire warning of her campaign’s imminent demise, I remember Hillary Clinton telling a small group of 2008 aides that she viewed herself as the “tip of the spear” for women and girls. That phrase has stayed with me, four words that sum up a philosophy of life, a willingness […]
By Peter Daou - October 30, 2016FBI Director James Comey’s cryptic letter about Hillary Clinton’s emails has met with widespread condemnation, including from Clinton’s harshest critics. The story has taken a troubling turn with a new report from CNBC: CNBC report: FBI concluded Russia is trying to undermine election but thought it was too close to election to say so https://t.co/fnfa2zL5xO — Sam Stein (@samstein) October […]
By Peter Daou - October 31, 2016In 2008, Donald Trump spoke to NY1 about Hillary and Bill Clinton, speaking highly of both. The clip surfaced on the day of the third debate and received relatively little attention. But Trump’s words are stunning in the context of the 2016 election. On Hillary Clinton: Well, I think her history is far from being over. I’d […]
By Peter Daou - October 25, 2016Kellyanne Conway is a ubiquitous presence on the airwaves, advocating for Donald Trump, whose campaign she manages. But Conway’s past criticisms of Trump are catching up with her (and him): Trump's current manager agrees that Trump built his wealth on the backs of poor and working people. She gets it. pic.twitter.com/lLYN0bUfPk — Lovina Box (@lovinabox) […]
By Peter Daou - October 24, 2016The unpredictability of politics has been on full display in 2016. There is simply no way to know what each day will bring, and no way to know how an issue will play. The sudden re-emergence of Hillary Clinton’s emails with less than two weeks to go in the 2016 race has taken the political world by […]
By Peter Daou - October 29, 2016The net effect of the vastly overhyped Clinton email story is not as obvious as it seems. The ordinary impulse is to conclude it has been terribly detrimental to her campaign. The reality is much different. Notwithstanding mainstream pundits’ claims that Hillary Clinton should be winning by a gazillion points, she was never going to coast to the White House. Anti-Clinton […]
By Peter Daou - October 29, 2016