Consultants Like to Talk about Messaging

Political scientists, however, are skeptical.

Speaking of Messaging…

A list of words and who actually uses them!

Should He Stay or Should He Go?

A clash of possibilities.

Repeat After Me: US Parties are Weak

Weak and presidentialized.

Who The Hell is Dean Phillips?

It’s quite the week for politicians with generic names nobody has ever heard of.

Swing State Voters Prefer Trump

Bidenomics is dragging Biden’s approval.

Democrats for Christie

A perennial fantasy has a new standard bearer.

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Political Polarization and Marriage

Young Americans are increasingly ruling out those of the other party.

Young Men Becoming More Right-Wing?

Some interesting (and potentially disturbing) polling trends.

Maybe Calling People “White Trash” is Unnecessary?

Carville, MTG, and hierarchy in America.

Democrats’ Messaging Challenges

Touting the accomplishments of the last two years isn’t working.

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The Coming Democratic Majority Isn’t Guaranteed

Ruy Teixeira finds that Hispanics aren’t yet woke.

Ginni Thomas: Boomer with Internet?

Does it matter whether she’s a rube or a mastermind?

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Election Results Validate Everyone’s Priors

Too woke! Not woke enough!

Conservatives and Critical Race Theory

The latest bogey man is likely not well understood.

Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway speaks with social media personalities and live-stream video bloggers Diamond and Silk (Lynette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson) Thursday, July 11, 2019, during the Presidential Social Media Summit in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks) Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway speaks with social media personalities and live-stream video bloggers Diamond and Silk (Lynette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson) Thursday, July 11, 2019, during the Presidential Social Media Summit in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

Kellyanne Conway Leaving White House

To spend more time with her family.

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Demography is Destiny

It’s just not immediate.

Mark Halperin Attempts A Comeback After #MeToo Allegations

Mark Halperin, the former MSNBC political analyst who was accused of misconduct during the height of the #MeToo Movement, is trying to make a comeback with a new book.

Trump Ignores “It’s The Economy, Stupid,” In Favor Of Stoking Culture War Fires

Despite the relatively strong economy, President Trump and many other Republicans are relying on the politics of fear to drive voter turnout on Tuesday.

As Expected, Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates For Second Time In Ten Years

The Federal Reserve Board raised interest rates for only the second time in a decade, but it still seems like it’s chasing an inflation monster that doesn’t exist.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Out As DNC Chair After Leaked Emails Lead To DNC Chaos

Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz is out as head of the Democratic National Committee after the release of a trove of embarrassing emails.

Democracy, Demagogues, and Populist Pandering

The rise of Trump and Sanders has resurrected a debate as old as Western civilization.

The Biden Speculation Continues

Thanks in part to a slow summer news cycle, the speculation about Vice-President Biden entering the race for President seems to be reaching a fever pitch.