… How can progressives frame the economic debate on their own terms? All conservatives want to talk about is capitalism and socialism, but in doing so, they expose one of their greatest weaknesses – support for an economic system that puts the wealthy ahead of regular people. CONT. – pdf […] Read more »
Why Justin Amash is particularly vulnerable to a primary challenge
Michigan Republican Rep. Justin Amash made news this weekend when he declared that President Donald Trump has “engaged in impeachable conduct.” That a Republican member of Congress said this should not be taken as a sign of any sort of revolt or even mini-revolt by Republicans against Trump. Amash is […] Read more »
Why Do We Let Political Parties Act Like Monopolies?
… Protecting incumbents from their voters is one thing the Democrats and Republicans can still agree on. Through a series of anticompetitive tactics, the two political parties have created a hidden monopoly structure that accounts for a Congress with a 77 percent disapproval rating yet a nearly 90 percent re-election […] Read more »
The only way Biden can win the presidency
Former Vice President Joe Biden officially launched his presidential campaign in Philadelphia on Saturday. Presenting himself as the antidote to President Donald Trump, Biden promised that he would unite and bring the nation together again. “I am running to offer our country — Democrats, Republicans and independents — a different […] Read more »
Abortion Fight or Strong Economy? For G.O.P., Cultural Issues Undercut 2020 Message
… Mr. Trump’s re-election campaign and congressional Republicans surely will highlight the country’s economic gains should they continue through 2020, of course, and will target Democrats over issues such as taxes and the size of government — particularly if a liberal like Senator Bernie Sanders or Senator Elizabeth Warren emerges […] Read more »
Trump’s Failure on Transparency & The Opportunity for Progressives
In the weeks following the public release of the Mueller Report, one thing is clear: a majority (56%) believe the report revealed President Trump engaged in wrongdoing, while only 21% believe he was totally exonerated (another 23% don’t know). Even among Republicans, of whom 86% approve of the president’s job […] Read more »