With the minimum wage, it’s time for them to turn the heat up on Republicans—not each other.
Bill Scher
Bill Scher is the politics editor of the Washington Monthly. He is the host of the history podcast When America Worked and the cohost of the bipartisan online show and podcast The DMZ.
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Congressional Republicans Who Want to Win Should Vote for COVID Relief
It’s no time for intransigence. History shows that—surprise—giving away a lot of money is kind of popular.
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The Tea Party Began 12 Years Ago. What’s Changed—and What Hasn’t.
CNBC’s Rick Santelli started it all by attacking Obama and a rescue plan that he called a subsidy for “losers.” Biden should be ready for the next Santelli.
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Why Rush Limbaugh Failed
The broadcaster traded in bigotry and humor, homophobia and entertainment–for the purpose of building a conservative movement. But like Trump, he could only harness grievance.
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Leave the Democratic Party Primary Schedule Alone
Don’t listen to Tom Perez. South Carolina should stay exactly where it is in the lineup.
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The Case For Being Anti-Anti-Larry Summers
The former Treasury Secretary fears inflation. He’s likely wrong. So are the Democrats who shun him.
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How “Corn Pop” Explains Biden’s Negotiation Strategy
Almost 60 years ago, a young white lifeguard tangled with a local gang leader. It taught him how to get what he wants.
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Making It Easier to Vote Is Good for Republicans, Too
Democrats are pushing an important set of voting reforms, from expanding dropboxes to helping ex-felons vote. They’re convinced it will help them at the polls. That’s hardly certain.
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When it Comes to the Stimulus, It’s Not 2009 Anymore
The Tea Party and GOP had the clout when Obama tried to rescue the economy. This time, they don’t have the plans or the juice. Here’s why.
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Don’t Despair the Survival of the Filibuster
Ezra Klein and others shouldn’t panic. There’s a way to make this work.
