In the post-Trump era, Republican candidates must be able to win over a critical mass of party loyalists, including hardcore Trump voters, to prevail in contested primaries. They must then be able to maintain enough support among swing voters to have a fighting chance in competitive general elections. It’s not […] Read more »
Biden’s Buy American push is good politics but bad economics
With votes in the Senate to advance his bipartisan compromise last week, President Joe Biden took a big step toward upgrading America’s infrastructure. And he took a small step toward ensuring Washington can upgrade less of it. That step backward came with Biden’s move last week to stiffen requirements that […] Read more »
Trump commands historic attention for an ex-president. That may hurt the GOP.
A sitting president of the United States is usually the person who drives political conversation. Former presidents tend to be an afterthought. But even as we stand more than six months into Joe Biden’s administration, the President is fighting for attention with his predecessor, Donald Trump, to a degree not […] Read more »
AP-NORC poll: Democrats optimistic but divided on compromise
Six months into Democrats’ unified control of Washington, most Democrats are on board with President Joe Biden and where he’s trying to take the country — even if they’re divided on how to get there. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 6 in […] Read more »
The Power Center in the GOP Isn’t Just Trump, It’s the Conservative Media
… The main conduits through which Trump exerts control over other Republicans are the conservative media outlets with which he has maintained a close alliance ever since his 2016 nomination. Trump is much more effective at imposing his preferences on the party when the Republican electorate is made aware of […] Read more »
Biden Impact on Rich, Poor, Middle Class
Most Americans say President Joe Biden’s policies are benefiting the rich, poor, and middle class alike, although few say he is providing a lot of help to any of these groups. Covid has declined as a top-of-mind worry for American families, with many focusing more on specific financial concerns. The […] Read more »