… One of the few messages escaping from Washington in recent months is the ostentatious internecine battling among Democrats. I understand that legislating, especially with a tiny majority in polarized times, is arduous. I look at where we are and say, “Miraculous.” But no stranger to the process (a group […] Read more »
Local Economic and Political Effects of Trade Deals: Evidence from NAFTA
Why have white, less educated voters left the Democratic Party over the past few decades? Scholars have proposed ethnocentrism, social issues and deindustrialization as potential answers. We highlight the role played by the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). In event-study analysis, we demonstrate that counties whose 1990 employment […] Read more »
Should Democrats stick to only saying popular things?
Should Democrats stick to rhetoric and positions that are popular in swing states such as Georgia and Wisconsin? Ultimately, I think the answer is “no,” but the question is worth exploring. Many in the party blamed the Democrats’ weaker-than-expected results in the 2020 elections on left-wing activists and politicians touting […] Read more »
Poll Hub: Americans’ Economic Concerns & Women’s Sports
Our new NPR/Marist Poll digs into the top economic concerns of Americans and how the Build Back Better bill may – or may not – impact Joe Biden’s falling approval ratings. Then, we talk with the Director of the Center for Sports Communication at Marist College to look at our […] Read more »
The Biggest Victim in 2021 Redistricting So Far: Competition
Heading into Thanksgiving, new congressional maps have either passed or are awaiting signature in 20 states — almost half of the 44 states with two or more seats. And although Republicans are poised for modest mapping gains, the most dramatic trend is anti-competitive. … Overall, competitive seats are on track […] Read more »
Biden hits a new low in the NPR/Marist poll as inflation concerns rise
Americans’ most pressing economic concern is inflation, and it’s contributing to a decline in how they view President Biden, according to a new NPR/Marist poll. Biden’s approval is down to 42%, the lowest recorded in the survey since Biden took office. And a slim majority also says he hasn’t fulfilled […] Read more »