Schumer’s tactical retreat on the shutdown made sense, but his overall strategy has been weak.
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The Democrats’ Ultimate Strategy for Success
It is important to do a correct analysis of power dynamics in order to craft effective strategies.
Posted inPolitical Animal
The GOP Is Ill-prepared for a Government Shutdown
A shutdown would do far more damage to Republicans than to Democrats.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Trump Makes a Well-Disguised Pivot
The president has made everyone angry while still helped himself.
Posted inPolitical Animal
The Right Has to Be Sidelined
Trump, Ryan and McConnell will have to sideline the Right to avoid a September disaster.
Posted inMain, Political Animal
Trump is Making a Shutdown and Default More Likely
The president doesn’t understand how serious his September failures will be.
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Republicans Consider Taking Children’s Health Insurance Program Hostage
Threatening the health care of children is a revolting display of immoral political gamesmanship.
