People often talk about politics as though the business of electing candidates is shrouded in nearly infinite complexity. The reality is that for most of the 40 years I have been in and around campaigns, winning has often come down to just three factors — the racial composition of a […] Read more »
The Real Lesson for All Factions of the Democratic Party
… What are the lessons we should take from the 1992 Clinton campaign and his time in government if we want to help all factions contribute to rebuilding the national Democratic Party? First, you must keep listening to working people and know how difficult it is to stay on course. […] Read more »
Are Latinos Deserting the Democratic Party? Evidence from the Exit Polls
Key Points• One key question in American politics is the trajectory of Latino voters. Donald Trump performed better in 2020 with Latino voters than he did in 2016, particularly in places like South Texas and South Florida.• However, an analysis of the longer-term trend in Latino presidential voting shows that […] Read more »
A Majority of Americans Thinks Public Schools are on the Wrong Track
The American public feels what is being taught in public schools is on the wrong track by a greater than 2-to-1 margin – 64% to 24% – according to the newest edition of the Grinnell College National Poll (Grinnell-Selzer). … Respondents were asked about three issues regarding their trust for […] Read more »
While Democrats Debate ‘Latinx,’ Latinos Head to the G.O.P.
Democrats working to save their slim majority in the House in November’s elections have been sounding alarm bells lately over research showing that Republican attacks on culture-war issues are working, particularly with center-left, Hispanic and independent voters. … The Democrats’ problems with Hispanics are especially glaring when you consider that […] Read more »
How White Victimhood Fuels Republican Politics
… With President Biden having just passed one full year in office, public opinion research shows that white Americans — and especially Republicans — see whites as victims of discrimination more than, say, Hispanic or Black Americans. According to a 2021 survey by the Pew Research Center, for example, only […] Read more »