What Now for Stacey Abrams’ Model?
Her emphasis on turnout has helped other Democrats but she’s a two-time loser.
Rehnquist and the ‘Independent State Legislature’ Theory
The late Chief Justice was right; his successors are wrong.
Democrats Radically Overhaul Presidential Primaries
The idiocy of Iowa and New Hampshire having outsized influence on who is elected President may be ending.
Red and Blue States Aren’t Permanent
The margins for 2024 are likely to be slim. But that hides a larger story.
What’s the Pattern for Senate Seats in Mid-Terms?
Looking at past Senate elections and some more thoughts on historical patterns.
Nevada Election Results Could Take ‘Days’
Republicans hold narrow leads for Governor and Senator but . . . .
Sarah Palin, Ranked Choice Voting, and the Perils of N=1 Analysis
More details from the Alaska special election.
American Ideological Self-Identification
“Moderate” is up, “Liberal” is down, and “Conservative” is static. What does it mean?
Feelings Don’t Care About Facts
“America can survive the demagogues themselves, it’s their audience that will kill us.”
Democrats Punt on Primary Order
They’re going to wait until after the midterms to decide whether Iowa and New Hampshire stay at the front of the line.
Independent State Legislature Theory
A theory floated in Bush v Gore could radically change American elections.
January 6 Committee Divided on Which Non-Starter Recommendations to Make
They’re taking their eye off the ball.
An Example of Utterly Awful Elections Analysis
The NYT and CA41 and yet another example of telling the wrong story.
The Flawed Nature of Representation in the US
Our representation problems are far, far more about structure than they are about the messaging of the parties.
Virginia’s Youngkin Already ‘Underwater’
The Commonwealth’s undemocratic political system is, shockingly, unrepresentative of the will of its people.
