Plus, Margaret Carlson on the debate and David Atkins on Trump’s tariffs, all in the September 12, 2024 newsletter.
2024 presidential campaign
Posted inPolitics
Be of Good Cheer!
President Biden’s historic decision to withdraw sets up an exciting campaign that will energize voters
Posted inPolitics
I’m a DNC Member and a Public Opinion Professional. It’s Highly Unlikely Biden Can Win
Only one person can build on the administration’s accomplishments, have unfettered access to funds and ballot lines, and do so without wasting precious time. Her name is Kamala Harris.
Posted inMagazine
Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done on Regulation?
Trump launched a massive deregulation campaign that largely failed. Biden has effectively used rulemaking to advance his priorities.
Posted inMagazine
Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done for Families and Workers?
The U.S. government has long left working families to fend for themselves. Both Biden and Trump campaigned on changing that, and both delivered a bit.
Posted inMagazine
Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done on Antitrust?
Biden made the fight against monopolies central to his economic strategy. Trump used it to reward his friends and punish his enemies.
Posted inPolitics
No More “Bloodbaths” or How to Avoid Stupid Debates Over Trump’s Semantics
Forget parsing his words. Democrats should connect Trump’s past rhetoric to street violence and the Capitol insurrection of his last year in office.
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Memo to Pollsters: Stop Including Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
And Cornel West and No Labels, too, until they have proven their viability by getting on more state ballots
Posted inLaw and Justice
It’s Too Soon to Say if the Colorado Ballot Case Was a Loss for Anti-Trump Forces
Yes, the Supreme Court kept Trump on the ballot, but requiems for failed constitutional litigation—as Lincoln’s Chief Justice appointment knew—are often premature.
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Democratic Rights Are the Issue
Biden should campaign on democratic rights because Americans don’t want rights snatched from them like what happened with abortion.
