Democrats are experiencing a major crisis right now in their presidential nominating process. It is imperative that they take advantage of it to make some fundamental changes. Here’s a model for a new, winning-focused approach.
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With the meltdown in Iowa, New Hampshire is more important than ever. Here are the five biggest myths about the first primary state [published Feb 4, 2020]
Every four years the national press parachutes into New Hampshire, and we get a flood of the same stale “truths” about the state’s politics. Here’s a quick guide to separating truth from five of the pundits’ favorite fictions about the Granite State.
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Who becomes the Democratic nominee probably matters a lot less than you think [published Jan 31, 2020]
Most federal policymaking happens in the agencies, not the congress, and most of the work of those agencies under the next Democratic President will be largely the same, cleaning up the mess of the last four years.
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The Rest is Commentary
How should Democrats navigate the next 90 days of primary season Hunger Games? Focus on the one issue that matters, and dispense with the rest…
Good...Not Good
At first glance, the economy should be a huge asset for Donald Trump. Actually, it’s the reverse.