For Democrats, There Is No Margin Big Enough To Sleep Well
2016 was traumatizing for many Democrats, who won't trust a polling lead again for years to come
MISCHIEFS OF FACTION
Reflections on Parties and Their Place in Politics
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On Sunday, Bolivian Democracy Took a Big Step Toward Stability
Sunday's election signals that Bolivia’s democracy has pulled back from the brink. Responsible elites on right and left share the credit.
The Comedic Stylings of Donald J. Trump
One of the remarkable aspects of Trump’s rhetorical style is that he thinks he’s funny. What explains Trump’s attempt at humor?
But really, why should you believe in elections?
When elections are administered fairly, we agree to accept their outcomes out of a sense of faith, determination, and social contract.
Can this New Yorker Become Pennsylvania's Next U.S. Senator?
Donald Trump, Jr., could run for Pennsylvania's Senate seat. Here's what his carpetbagger campaign might look like.
Have the last four years disrupted politics? Yes and no.
Norms, normal, norm-breaking. These have been the buzzwords of the Trump era, describing the ways in which an unlikely presidential...
Black Lives Matter Protests and the Slow Boring of Hard Boards
A panel of scholars assesses what the Black Lives Matter movement has achieved during a summer like no other.
Will 2020 be a “wave” election?
Predictive models indicate that Democrats will do well in November -- but that doesn’t mean an election “wave” is coming.
In 2020, the Ground Game is All Trump
Democrats usually have more field offices than Republicans. That's been completely reversed in 2020, thanks to Covid.
What We Learned from Studying Yard Signs
Think yard signs don't affect politics? Think again.
What to expect in the first presidential debate of 2020: fireworks
The first debate of 2020 general election will occur Tuesday, September 29 and it is likely that millions of Americans will tune-in to...
Four things that could still affect the presidential race but probably won't
Could the economy, a vaccine, debates, or a SCOTUS nomination change the race? Maybe, but don't count on it.
The 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.
No, Ben Sasse, repealing the 17th Amendment would not improve the U.S. Senate
Wendy J. Schiller Charles Stewart III The prevailing wisdom among opponents of the 17th Amendment, who range from Senator Mike Lee (R-UT)...
Want to take a shot at running for president? Try playing this board game.
1960: The Making of the President teaches some timeless lessons about modern campaign tactics and strategy.
The Impact of the 19th Amendment
Women's suffrage wasn't everything its detractors warned or its proponents promised, but it has had profound effects on the past century.
The Party Abides
The Republican Party concedes that reelecting Trump is not just its chief goal, but its only goal
Harris is the veep pick. What does it tell us about party politics?
by Julia Azari and William D. Adler (cross-posted at ahousedividedapd.com) After one of the longest and most visible Veepstakes periods...
Do Really, Really Bad GDP Numbers Mean a Really, Really Bad November for Trump? Well...
The economy shrank by 9.5 points in the 2nd quarter. That's really bad, but can we forecast the vote from it?
The Awkward Coalition of Democrats and Lincoln Project Conservatives
Coalitions are inherently unwieldy, ugly, unstable, and unsatisfying. They're also effective.