{
  "id": 15313002,
  "title": "Democrats need an agenda, not theatrics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/democrats-need-an-agenda-not-theatrics",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T00:32:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261018/democrats-need-an-agenda-not-theatrics"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the midterm elections approach, Democrats are in a better position than anticipated, with a strong likelihood of winning the House and possibly securing a slight majority in the Senate. However, the party is grappling with a crucial question: what will they do once they hold this power?\n\nDuring their campaign, many Democratic candidates have been focused on rhetoric rather than presenting concrete policy proposals. Instead of offering a clear agenda, they have been promising partisan battles, such as increased investigations into the president, extensive impeachment proceedings, subpoenas for documents and witnesses, vigorous oversight hearings, and more.\n\nWhile these actions may seem justified, it is essential for Democrats to keep in mind that voters have numerous concerns on their minds. The president's cooperation will still be necessary to pass legislation, and the country faces significant challenges that require real solutions.\n\nThere is a substantial amount of must-pass legislation on the horizon that will necessitate cooperation across party lines. This includes a surface-transportation bill, a farm bill, a debt-ceiling extension, a defense reauthorization, and the 12 standard appropriations bills needed to fund the federal government. Democrats must recognize the importance of working together to address these pressing issues and focus on crafting meaningful solutions rather than engaging in unnecessary partisan theatrics.",
  "summary": "With a month to go until midterm elections, Democrats find themselves in better shape than expected. Odds are, they’ll win the House and perhaps a slim majority in the Senate. Exactly what they’ll do with that power, though, remains a mystery. On the campaign trail, most of the party’s congressional candidates have been long on rhetoric and short on policy. In lieu of an agenda, many are…",
  "key_points": [
    "Democrats focus on rhetoric, not concrete policy proposals",
    "Campaign promises include partisan battles, investigations, impeachment",
    "Democrats must address must-pass legislation with bipartisan cooperation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing partisan investigations over concrete policy proposals risks leaving the party unable to pass essential legislation like the debt-ceiling extension and defense reauthorization despite their projected electoral gains.",
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Democrats need an agenda, not theatrics",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/democrats-need-an-agenda-not-theatrics-15316055",
        "published": "2026-10-18T00:52:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}