When politicians lead with their emotions

Politicians often get criticized for raising their finger in the wind, and following the polls to determine what position they should take on an issue. But increasingly, the most prominent elected officials are leading with their emotions, following the passions of their base before even getting a chance to examine […] Read more »

Redistricting in America, Part Three: The Republicans’ Southern Prizes

Key Points• Democrats tried but failed to get a seat at the redistricting table in four large Southern states in the 2018 and 2020 cycles: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas.• The consequences for redistricting are vitally important. It’s easy to imagine Republicans squeezing a half-dozen extra seats out of […] Read more »

Demographics were expected to push Florida left. Instead, they nudged it to the right.

Democrats are gaining ground in growing, urbanizing, racially diverse states. … But there’s an important exception to this pattern: Florida. Florida is home to expanding metros such as Miami, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville. Almost half of Floridians are people of color, and the state’s population is increasing. Yet Florida voted […] Read more »

On Vaccine Mandates, the G.O.P. Isn’t on Its Own Anymore

Businesses are now allowed to require their employees to be vaccinated, so long as they abide by federal regulations for employer mandates, according to guidelines released late last week by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This was not a political announcement. Still, it can’t help but sharpen a line in […] Read more »