There’s no denying that the Democratic near-term future looks bleak. But in the latest issue of the Washington Monthly, out today, we offer fresh ideas about how the party can turn itself around. We begin with an honest look at what went wrong in 2020, when Democrats in Maine helped reelect GOP Senator Susan Collins, thus […]
Democrats
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New Rule: Bill Maher Should Look in the Mirror
The comedian sees himself as a one-man truth squad fighting the woke so Democrats can prevail in Middle America. He’s not.
Posted inJanuary/February/March 2022
Build the Party Back Better
Democrats need to become the champions of working people—Black people included.
Posted inPolitics
Chuck Schumer’s Last Chance on Voting Rights
Democrats can’t pass their voting rights bills without bending or breaking the filibuster, which Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says they will try to do by next week. Exactly how is not clear. According to Politico, “Democrats are oscillating between voting on a talking filibuster or a carveout for elections reform.” Why are they torn? “Some […]
Posted inPolitical Animal
Quit Moping: Democrats Had a Great Record in 2021
Despite inflation, the Biden economic boom is on. Shots are getting in arms. We’re out of Afghanistan. Now, if Democrats can just get their swagger back.
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On Immigration, the Senate Parliamentarian Is Trying to Save Democrats from Themselves
Liberals are upset, but the ruling on the reconciliation bill will help the party in the short and long term.
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Democrats Can Celebrate Newsom’s Victory, but They Still Face Daunting Threats in Upcoming Elections
The California governor has adroitly handled COVID-19, but the virus is a wily enemy—and inflation and crime loom large.
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No Party Ever Tried What the Democrats Are Trying Now
The audacity of the reconciliation bill.
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Why Democrats Still Need Moderates
The country’s moving left, but not fast enough for Democrats to ignore their right flank.
