Pundits built a new conventional wisdom that included higher job approval ratings for President Donald Trump due to the tax cuts and strong economy that could shrink the enthusiasm advantage and midterm vote for Democrats. But they are wrong about the political trends, the economy, and what motivates Democrats. They […] Read more »
How Conservatives Bet Big on Wisconsin and Won
The Fall of Wisconsin: The Conservative Conquest of a Progressive Bastion and the Future of American Politics By Dan Kaufman Hardcore conservatives adore infrastructure, and they’re phenomenally good at building it. This isn’t to say they’re necessarily committed to constructing roads and bridges and dams; it’s the infrastructure of their own […] Read more »
Young Women Could Redefine The Women’s Vote
The 2018 midterm elections are shaping up to be a watershed year for women and politics. Not only are a record number of women running for political office in 2018, but many of them are running campaigns that tout the underrepresentation of women in an effort to galvanize the women’s […] Read more »
The Democratic Party Hits a Fork in the Road
… Almost halfway through Donald Trump’s tempestuous first term, Democrats are divided between two visions of how they can dislodge the Republican dominance of Washington and most state governments. One camp believes the party’s best chance will come from targeting mostly white, Republican-leaning voters who are recoiling from Trump on […] Read more »
Poll of Puerto Ricans in Florida has good news for Dems — and for Gov. Scott
A public opinion poll released Saturday of Puerto Ricans living in Florida reveals reasons for Democrats and Republicans to be relieved — and worried. … An estimated 1.2 million Puerto Ricans now live in Florida, a population that rivals the number of Cubans, who have historically been enormously influential in […] Read more »
Dems lead in Arizona and Ohio Senate races, but Florida contest remains tight
Democrats hold double-digit leads in the U.S. Senate contests in Arizona and Ohio, while it’s much closer in Florida, according to a trio of NBC News/Marist polls from these three key states in November’s midterm elections. CONT. Mark Murray, NBC News Read more »