More likely Iowa Democratic voters identify as ‘socialist’ than ‘capitalist’ – The Washington Post
43 percent call themselves “socialist.” From: More likely Iowa Democratic voters identify as ‘socialist’ than ‘capitalist’ – The Washington Post
Category: 2016 Elections
Ted Cruz taunts Donald Trump over his slipping lead and Twitter habits – POLITICO
“In terms of a commander-in-chief, we ought to have someone who isn’t springing out of bed to tweet in frantic response to the latest polls,” Cruz said.
The Donald isn’t Teflon- we’re just doing it wrong
A billionaire real estate developer might make for an odd working class political (anti-)hero, but he has always projected the over the top caricature of what a working stiff might think being rich would be like. And his outer borough accent conveys a disarming familiarity that impossible to fake.
So how do you chip away at this rapport? You start by shattering the illusion that Trump is a friend of the little guy. To his credit, Trump possesses an uncanny ability to perceive, identify, and harness the wants and needs of the average Joe. The problem is that Trump takes this unique insight into the middle class and exploits it for his own gain.
Jonathan Chait: Have Republicans Given Up on Fighting Trump? — NYMag
Jeb Bush went after Trump on his unfathomable proposal to exclude all Muslim immigrants, but he did so almost as a supplicant, asking him to “reconsider.” It was as if Bush was afraid Trump...
Brian Beutler: Thursday’s Debate Was a Nightmare for the GOP Establishment | New Republic
Rubio’s true distinction Thursday was to get dragged into an unwanted skirmish with Chris Christie, and then to watch Christie talk macho to Barack Obama more effectively than he could. From: Thursday’s Debate Was...
R FBN/Charleston Debate(s) Tweetoloquy and Open Thread
Dan and Roland and Jay from Brooklyn fersure, or as close to fersure as this world allows, promise to tweet y’all through this here ruckus.
Most roads lead to Rubio, but…
Structurally, Marco Rubio has all the advantages. That might not be enough.
Broken Elephants, Part II: Ben Carson, Frank Gaffney, and The Way to Make Your Mark in Today’s GOP
What happens when a major political party’s ideology and electoral aspirations take a back seat to making a quick buck?
David Frum: Will the Republican Party Survive the 2016 Election?
“Maybe the presidency itself should be regarded as one of those things that is good to have but not a must-have, especially if obtaining it requires uncomfortable change.”
Broken Elephants, Part I: Donald Trump and the Triumph of the Conservative Media Machine
The Republican Party is broken. Arguments to the contrary are some combinations of smoke, mirrors, and wishful thinking.
An Open Letter to My Friends on the Left… about Donald Trump’s Hair, Unfortunately
A look at progressives’ unexpected bad hair day.
Gets My Vote for Best Polit-Junkie Think-Piece of 2015
This long “awesome” post on the 2106 race ventures far into theory and speculation in order to return back to where the intuitions of many political observers begin.
R Vegas Debate(s) Live-Love-Hate Feed and Open Thread
Those without Twitter accounts, probably watching if at all on semi-functional console TVs adapted for digital over-the-air, inherited from your grandparents, are welcome to participate in the open thread.
Brokered Convention: Nothing To Worry About
Guest poster Jay From Brooklyn explains why the Republicans need not fear a brokered convention.
Trump is Bad for Children
On one level, I’ve already grown accustomed to Donald Trump saying things that threatened the safety and health of my patients. I just never expected it to get this bad.
Just Not Fringe Enough
The “libertarian moment” appears to be ending ironically – with some libertarians endorsing the closest thing to a fascist American politics has had for some time.
Welders and Philosophers
We need both liberal arts majors and welders, but the structures of higher education are biased in favor of liberal arts majors.
Three Quick Observations About Last Night’s Debate
Be careful what you wish for; the GOP as a brand and little else; and why we should pass a law requiring John Kasich to be in all future debates.
