After all the tumult and twists and turns of 2020, it seems a bit risky, if not downright ridiculous, to speculate about the things that will drive our politics in the upcoming year. But, there are some issues that I think are going to play important, if not staring roles […] Read more »
Republicans risk losing Texas, Florida & Arizona state races
The 2020 campaign isn’t just about the White House or even the Congress. Across the country, seats in 86 legislative chambers in 44 states will be on the ballot as well. And those elections will have also consequences, in some cases, big consequences, as states will soon set about the […] Read more »
The Political Implications of D.C./Puerto Rico Statehood
Key Points• In the upcoming 2020 elections, if Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump, and if the Democrats win control of the Senate and maintain control of the U.S. House, statehood for the District of Columbia and for Puerto Rico is a real possibility.• On June 26, 2020, the U.S. House […] Read more »
For the GOP, Much More Than the White House and Senate Hangs in the Balance
… There is a good reason for Republicans to be concerned, but not just at the top of the ticket. With virtually all of the political air in the room consumed by the battle for the White House and control of the Senate, there isn’t much left for the 435 […] Read more »
Why Democrats Need to Play to Win in Texas
The Democratic Party — from Joe Biden all the way down to the grassroots — need make a huge investment in Texas, but not for the reasons you think. … The question isn’t if Texas becomes blue. The question is when. And if we don’t fight like hell in 2020, […] Read more »
The Politics We Don’t See Matter as Much as Those We Do
Some of the most important developments in politics do not happen every election cycle, but every ten years, when politicians scrap the old battleground map and struggle to replace it with a new one more favorable to their interests. … Democrats may have the wind at their backs this year, […] Read more »