Eric Holder says Michelle Obama was wrong: ‘When they go low, we kick them’

Former Attorney General Eric Holder says he thinks former first lady Michelle Obama was wrong in her signature line: "When they go low, we go high." "Michelle [Obama] always says 'When they go low, we go high,'" Holder told the crowd.

Progressives target Pa. legislative races as part of $10m digital ad blitz | Analysis

A trio of progressive groups will spend $10 million between now and Election Day on digital ads to boost 75 largely obscure candidates running for state legislature. The primary goal is to give Democrats control of chambers that will play an outsized role in the next round of reapportionment, so the money will be spread across just five states: Pennsylvania, Florida, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan.

Governor yields, sets legislative votes

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker reluctantly issued an executive order Thursday scheduling special elections to fill two vacant legislative seats, as Senate Republicans abandoned their efforts to block the contests amid Democratic criticism that the GOP is afraid of losing more seats. The seats -- one in the state Senate and one in the Assembly -- have been vacant since December, when Walker appointed the Republican incumbents to his administration.

Eric Holder on Obama: ‘I Had a President I Did Not Have to Protect’

Former Attorney General Eric Holder said he "did not have to protect" former President Barack Obama from scandals, in contrast to the numerous issues that have dogged President Donald Trump during his presidency, The Washington Post reported Saturday. The comment took place during an appearance Holder made on "Real Time With Bill Maher" Friday.

Democratic group sues Walker over not calling elections

A national Democratic group led by former U.S. Attorney Eric Holder filed a lawsuit Monday attempting to force Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to call two special elections to fill legislative vacancies. Walker has refused to call special elections for the seats that became open two weeks before a surprise Democratic victory in a state Senate special election in a district that had been in Republican hands for 17 years.

Obama-backed committee targeting races in 11 states updated

A Democratic group backed by former President Barack Obama said this week it plans to invest millions of dollars in state-level elections in 11 states this year, with its heaviest focus on Ohio. The National Democratic Redistricting Committee, led by former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, said this year's election cycle is critical to affecting the congressional redistricting process.

Eric Holder Criticizes Current AG for Allowing ‘Spurious Attacks’ on FBI, DOJ

Eric Holder, the only U.S. attorney general to be held in contempt of Congress, emerged from relative obscurity Wednesday night to denounce "spurious attacks" on the FBI and Justice Department. Holder, a close friend of his former boss, President Barack Obama, appeared on MSNBC's Rachel Maddow show Wednesday night, ostensibly to discuss his congressional redistricting project, but also to criticize the current president and attorney general for "discrediting" the FBI and Justice Department.

“Absolute Red Line”: Eric Holder Issues Second Warning Against Potus Trump Firing Mueller

Former Obama-era Attorney General Eric Holder called for mass protests if President Trump fires special counsel Robert Mueller. This is the second warning Holder has issued this week in respect to rumors about President Trump relieving Mueller of his duties as special counsel.

Hillary Clinton’s book keeps Democrats divided and focused on the past

Former President Barack Obama isn't the only past Democratic leader who refuses to ride off into the sunset. Hillary Clinton reemerges Tuesday with a new book explaining yet again her loss in the 2016 presidential election - without much insight into how they can win next time.

Barack Obama set to attend first post-presidency political event

Former President Barack Obama will officially step back into the political realm for the first time since leaving office in January when he attends a fundraiser on Thursday to help raise funds for the Democrats' efforts to draw new district lines. Obama will be the main attraction at a small fundraising event being hosted by former Attorney General Eric Holder, who is leading the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, at a private home in Washington, D.C. Obama and Holder have spoken about redistricting, which is focused on winning state legislative seats and court battles, numerous times, even before the former president left office.

Eric Holder’s law firm paid $25k a month by California taxpayers to fight Trump policies: Report

Former Obama Attorney General Eric Holder's law firm is reportedly bringing in $25,000 a month in California taxpayers' money for legal counsel about countering the Trump administration. In January the Democrat-dominated California state legislature hired Mr. Holder's and his firm, Covington & Burling, "to assist with legal challenges over everything from immigration to environmental policies," Fox News reported Thursday.