Something new is happening in American politics. Although most Americans continue to oppose socialism, it has reentered electoral politics and is enjoying an upsurge in public support unseen since the days of Eugene V. Debs. The three questions we will be focusing on are: Why has this happened? What does […] Read more »
What Joe Biden Is Teaching Democrats About Democrats
… Biden’s apparent resurrection from relic to runaway front-runner has illustrated a chasm between perception and reality. … So why did the media spend the past few years getting the state of the Democratic Party so wrong? … The most important ingredient in the delusion was Twitter. It is hard […] Read more »
What if Electability Is More About Authenticity than Moderation?
There is a big disconnect in Democratic politics right now. On the one hand, a majority of Democratic primary voters are backing Biden at this early date–not because he lines up with their policy preferences, but because they believe he’s the most safe and electable choice. … Frustratingly, in the […] Read more »
The Democrats’ Coalition Could Fundamentally Change by 2020
Though they’ve attracted little attention, recent public polls have sent clear warning signals that the ambitious agenda of the rejuvenated Democratic left could strain the coalition that carried the party to its sweeping gains in the 2018 election. Recent surveys show that such prized progressive ideas as a government-run single-payer […] Read more »
Joe Biden’s huge lead probably won’t last
Former vice president Joe Biden has risen significantly in Democratic primary polls since he formally entered the race last month. While he is now clearly the front-runner, there are many reasons to think the race will tighten considerably by the end of the year. CONT. Henry Olsen, Washington Post Recent […] Read more »
Populists Don’t Lose Elections
… Contrary to conventional wisdom, populists are not distinctive just because they criticize elites. There’s nothing wrong with critiquing the powerful; in fact, it’s often healthy in a democracy. What is specific to populists is the claim that they are the only ones who represent those they often call “the […] Read more »