To the Point

Democrats out of power, looking to win

Hosted by Warren Olney Feb. 24, 2017 National

It's not just the White House, Congress and the US Supreme Court. The Democrats have also lost power to the Republicans in a majority of state houses and governors' mansions around the country. As their National Committee meets this weekend to choose a new leader, can they seize an unexpected opportunity: massive, grassroots opposition to President Trump?

Photo: (L-R) DNC Chair frontrunners Tom Perez (Maryland GovPics) and Keith Ellison (Lorie Shaull)

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Katie Cooper, Luke Vander Ploeg, Evan George