Overview

• Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy described the escalating conflict within the Democratic Party as a 'civil war' over leadership and direction.
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raised $9.6 million in Q1 2025, the most of any member of Congress, and enters Q2 with $8.2 million in cash on hand.
• AOC and Bernie Sanders have drawn thousands to their Fight the Oligarchy tour rallies, showcasing the strength of progressive grassroots support.
• DNC Vice Chair David Hogg’s group, Leaders We Deserve, launched a $20 million campaign to primary entrenched House Democrats in safe districts.
• Pollster Nate Silver has named Ocasio-Cortez as his early pick to lead the Democratic Party in the next presidential election cycle.