Matthew Green4 days ago5 minFrom freedom to seditionHow the House Freedom Caucus abandoned its constitutional conservatism and led an effort to subvert the 2020 presidential election.
Matthew GreenJan 74 minA dark dayThe violent attack on the U.S. Congress put a glaring spotlight on two disturbing features of contemporary American politics.
Matthew GreenDec 29, 20205 minThe politics of governing with a tiny majorityNancy Pelosi and House Democrats will be tested by their party’s smaller size.
The StaffDec 14, 20203 minWill Pelosi’s Power be Curtailed in the 117th Congress?House Democrats’ smaller majority will likely have a counterintuitive effect on Speaker influence.
Matthew GreenDec 13, 20204 minWhen ideology trumps democracyReelection concerns motivated many House Republicans to support the anti-democratic Texas lawsuit -- but ideology did too.
The StaffNov 13, 20205 minWho will lead the House Democratic Party?A lowdown on upcoming races for leadership posts in the U.S. House -- and why the speakership isn’t among them.
Matthew GreenSep 17, 20204 minThe Freedom Caucus won't remove Speaker Pelosi. But the attempt could still be significant.The plan underscores the Caucus' support for Trump – and how a recent rule change may make the Speakership more partisan.
Matthew GreenJul 22, 20204 minCheney versus the Freedom CaucusThe recent GOP brouhaha is indicative of how closely the House Freedom Caucus and its allies have tied themselves to Trump.
Seth MasketJan 20, 20204 minWhy Political Science Doesn't Like Term LimitsThe political science literature on term limits is almost uniformly negative.
Matthew GreenDec 17, 20193 minMost House Democrats will vote to impeach Trump. Is pressure from party leaders the reason why?Pelosi says she is not whipping this week’s impeachment vote. The truth is more complicated.
Jennifer N. VictorNov 27, 20194 minTo understand why Republicans are sticking with Trump, think like a gamblerAversion to loss, fueled by polarization, explains why a disgraced Trump is better for Republicans than President Pence
Matthew GreenNov 21, 20194 minHouse Republicans are drawing from the minority party playbookRepublicans' defense of presidential conduct and complaints about unfair proceedings are par for the course for a House minority party.
Gregory KogerOct 29, 20195 minGender, 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.
Matthew GreenOct 21, 20194 minWhere GOP support for Trump is weakestTwo recent congressional resolutions suggest that certain Republicans are less than enthusiastic about the president.
The StaffOct 3, 20194 minHow does changing control of Congress affect the fortunes of lobbying firms?When a party loses power in the House, lobbying firms associated with that party lose revenue. It's different with the Senate.
Matthew GreenSep 23, 20193 minAOC and the Power of Party NormsAn example of how social norms cement party discipline in Congress.
The StaffAug 15, 20195 minEvaluating the Pelosi SpeakershipNancy Pelosi’s third term as speaker demonstrates why the job is so difficult.
