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MISCHIEFS OF FACTION
Reflections on Parties and Their Place in Politics
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Gender, Scandal, and Exit--Katie Hill's Retirement in Perspective
The Hill resignation is not an isolated incident. Chasing female legislators from Congress based on their husband's behavior is a tradition.

Gregory Koger
Oct 29, 20195 min read


President Pence's First and Worst Choice
President Mike Pence's first decision in office could easily cost him his job no matter which way he decided.

Seth Masket
Sep 30, 20192 min read


Second choice data from Democratic voters shows Warren with an advantage
The 2020 Democratic primary process is heating up. The field of Democrats is already winnowing, and there are a lot of data-driven tea...

Jennifer N. Victor
Sep 18, 20193 min read


Don't look now, but the DNC got powerful
The DNC never had the kind of power that its critics accused it of abusing. Now it does.

Seth Masket
Sep 12, 20193 min read


When a party cancels its primaries
Four state GOPs are canceling their presidential primaries. Here's why that's dangerous, and why they're doing it anyway.

Seth Masket
Sep 9, 20194 min read


How to think about Joe Walsh's challenge
If GOP donors and activists are prepared to turn on Trump, they have a vessel for doing so.

Seth Masket
Aug 26, 20193 min read


Polling measure shows Americans are more liberal than ever
Americans' support for government action is at its highest point since 1952.

Gregory Koger
Aug 13, 20195 min read
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