Working Families Party
Working Families Party
WFP’s new leader for a new age
Sochie Nnaemeka brings an activist edge at the most perilous moment for the Working Families Party.
Working Families Party
WFP backs newcomer Samelys López for open South Bronx House seat
The Working Families Party is stiffing some former allies running for Congress.
Campaigns & Elections
WFP endorses Amanda Septimo for Assembly against Carmen Arroyo
The progressive party is backing the 29-year-old candidate against 26-year incumbent Carmen Arroyo.
New York State
The WFP’s fate hinges on the future of fusion voting
The Public Campaign Financing Commission could spell the end for the powerful party.
New York State
The WFP won. That’s why it could go extinct.
Working Families was founded by outsiders to make New York more progressive. Now that progressivism is mainstream, what’s left?
New York State
Is fusion voting going to be eliminated?
New York’s unusual, controversial cross-endorsement practice of fusion voting is under discussion.
Jumaane Williams
Is Jumaane Williams made of Teflon?
Why an array of criticisms being thrown at Jumaane Williams may not spook progressive voters.
New York City
Odd ballot lines flourish with New York’s system of fusion voting
It’s not just the Working Families Party. Your ballot is likely to include at least one odd-sounding party.
Bill Lipton
The WFP is still challenging Democrats in eight legislative races
The Working Families Party have endorsed candidates who are competing against Democrats, though most are not campaigning.
New York City
Trump’s inheritance, Kavanaugh's appointment and WFP for Cuomo
Donald Trump’s inheritance, Brett Kavanugh's appointment, Barack Obama’s endorsements and the Working Families Party for Andrew Cuomo in This Week's Headlines.
Donald Trump
Kavanaugh and Ford speak, Crystal Run scandal, WFP decisions
Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford speak, Crystal Run scandal, and WFP decisions in This Week's Headlines.
Cynthia Nixon
Updated: Cuomo and Nixon are piling up endorsements
A guide to Cynthia Nixon's and Andrew Cuomo's endorsements.
Letitia James
No longer ‘defiant,’ James stumps for ‘respect’
New York City Public Advocate Letitia James becomes part of the establishment.
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Joe Crowley
Ocasio-Cortez is still claiming Crowley will sabotage her election
The congressman refuses to vacate the Working Families Party line, despite the party's request
New York City
The biggest snubs of progressives at the state Democratic convention
Progressive Democratic activists feel that Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his allies in the state party shunned their movement at the New York Democratic Party’s convention on Long Island.
New York State
Conventions: How parties choose candidates months before the primary
Political parties choose candidates months before the primary.
Bill Lipton
What to watch for at the Working Families Party Convention
The Working Families Party has suffered financing scandals and a feud with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but remains a crucial player in New York’s progressive politics heading after losing much of its union support.
Cynthia Nixon
WFP backs Nixon, parolees get to vote and the IDC downsizes
WFP backs Cynthia Nixon, parolees get to vote and the IDC downsizes
Labor
Which unions are in and out of the WFP?
Which unions are in and out of the WFP? Assessing the fallout of the tussle over endorsing Cynthia Nixon for governor.
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