Are Democrats Finally Learning How to Play Hardball?
Many Democrats still oppose redistricting for raw political gain. But Democrats also still hate Republicans
Author: Eric Medlin
Inflation and the Historical Challenge
The Democratic Party needs to settle on their alternative solution to the inflation problem. Then, they need to mobilize their array of politicians, social media influencers, and policy wonks to further this new argument
What America Needs for a Third Party
There is the perennial discussion in the United States of starting a large-scale third party. There have been many proposed third parties over the past two decades
Why Can’t Joe Biden Force His Agenda Through Congress?
Over the past six months, the left has developed the theory that Biden and Democrats are simply not trying hard enough to pass their agenda
The Paradox of Democratic Governance
There is a limit where their most conservative members will go no further. Once that limit is reached, what is the Democratic appeal?
What Joe Biden Needs to Avoid in the 2022 Midterms
Ten months until the midterm election, and the political class has not yet decided what the theme of this election will be
Confessions of a Chicken Sandwich Hipster
The world of chicken sandwiches was as varied and exciting as the market for any other fast food item…And then The Sandwich hit
The One Way Democrats Can Revive Their Agenda
If giving Manchin whatever he wants will aid millions of Americans, Democrats should do it. It may be the only alternative to defeat.
How Should Democrats Handle Student Loan Payments
One of the remaining benefits to combat Covid-19 is the suspension of federal student loan payments. President Biden wants them back
Is the Supreme Court Afraid of Democrats?
Oral arguments are not legally binding. There is still the question of whether the Supreme Court really will make a compromise or not…
Donald Trump’s 2024 Campaign Will Be Insane. It Also Might Win.
Democrats must be prepared for Trump’s 2024 Campaign. Ignorance or outright dismissal would be disastrous. A passive program will not work.
Yes, Democrats Do Have to Be Perfect
Double standards are a fact of political life. Democrats must learn how to navigate them if they hope to avoid McAuliffe’s fate
Joe Biden Needs to Be The Next Democratic Nominee
If the goal is still to deny Donald Trump a second term, and Joe Biden is the only person who has proven himself capable of that task.
The Imperial Presidency Will Never End
Schlesinger believed that the problem of the imperial presidency was one that was bipartisan, inherent to the constitutional system, and could only be solved by Congress taking substantial action
Does Virginia Matter to the Midterms?
Either way, the only guarantee is that the political media will make the Virginia results into the most important election of our lifetime
The Enduring Puzzle of the Midterm Elections
Parties in charge have tried practically everything they can imagine to fight against the prevailing midterm trend
You Can Ignore Anti-Vaccine Arguments
Vaccines should not be a forbidden or taboo topic for discussion. But many of these debates are ultimately circular and nonsensical.
Can Joe Biden Protect Himself from Inflation?
There are certain concrete steps that the president can take to reduce the problem of inflation and help his own popularity as well as his party’s midterm chances next year
Democrats Should Raise The Debt Ceiling Now
The problem of the debt ceiling is one that Democrats will not win. They need to get away from this issue.
The Problem with the January 6th Committee
But throughout the January 6th Committee proceedings there is one nagging question: what exactly will be done?
