Democrats huddle in Minnesota as party faces money and voter woes

When members of the Democratic National Committee convene in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Monday, they’ll face a host of troubles, both domestic and foreign, hanging over their summer meeting.

Shut out of power at the White House and Congress, Democrats face a sizable fundraising gap between the DNC and the Republican National Committee. They’re also facing another sizable voter registration gap against Republicans among states with publicly available data.

The party is still dealing with tensions among the progressive wing over Israel’s war with Hamas. Some leaders have been hesitant to embrace Zohran Mamdani, who has been critical of Israel’s treatment of the Gaza Strip, in his bid to become New York City’s next mayor. At its summer gathering, the DNC will consider two resolutions on the

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