It’s entirely attributable to seriously poor leadership.
Martin Longman
Martin Longman is the web editor for the Washington Monthly. See all his writing at ProgressPond.com
Posted inHealth Care, Political Animal
The Roger Stone Network is Active on COVID-19 Messaging
One member is protesting social distancing and another is the new spokesperson for Secretary Alex Azar.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Why Trump Doesn’t Want to Bailout the Economy from the COVID-19 Crisis
Trump is presiding over a huge government intervention, and it’s not what he promised when he ran in 2016.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Joe Biden the Uniter
His electability has likely been oversold, but he is more likely to unite the country than any other politician.
Posted inPolitical Animal
You Can’t Analyze Our Politics Without Talking About Covid-19
COVID-19 is not only why Sanders dropped out, it’s the reason Democrats are so willing to let bygones be bygones.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Who Is Willing to Die First for the Economy?
Republican lawmakers are urging the president to sacrifice lives to avoid running in a crippled economy.
Posted inPolitical Animal
What Do the Wisconsin Results Mean for November?
There is plenty of justification for any Republican who wants to panic.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Donald Trump And His Fake Rebels
You can be opposed to authority and devoted to freedom, or you can be an idiot.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Is Barack Obama the True Winner of the Primaries?
The times may call for New Deal-sized policies, but pragmatism will still determine whether or not things pass.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Bernie Sanders’ Legacy Is Largely Out of His Hands
The party was already moving in his direction, but that doesn’t mean that the senator was the cause.
