Michael Dukakis

Primary Peril: California Governor Gavin Newsom’s record on homelessness leaves his presidential aspirations exposed. Here, the governor speaks during a press conference on homelessness in Hayward, California, March 2, 2026.

Magazine

Gavin Newsom’s Tragic Mistake on Homelessness

by Gillen Tener Martin March 25, 2026May 5, 2026

In his all but certain presidential run, the California governor will be haunted by his noble pledge to provide permanent housing for the homeless, and his failure to give them temporary shelter.

Politics

The Civil Vice-Presidential Debate Gave America a Glimpse of a Future Without Trump

by Bill Scher October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Politics

How Will Biden Pass the Baton at the Democratic Convention?

by Paul Glastris August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

Politics

The Irrepressible Walter Shapiro

by Matthew Cooper July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

Politics

Is Ron DeSantis the Republican Michael Dukakis?

by Bill Scher March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Magazine

Trumpism Before Trump

by Jacob Heilbrunn August 28, 2022August 28, 2022

Political Animal

The Republicans Are All Michael Dukakis Now

by Martin Longman February 17, 2020January 9, 2022

Political Animal

Post-Trump, the GOP Will Spend Some Time in the Wilderness

by Martin Longman December 17, 2018January 9, 2022

Political Animal

If Andrew Gillum Makes History, One Floridian Won’t Be There to See It

by D.R. Tucker September 1, 2018January 9, 2022

Political Animal

The Perversity of Pruitt

by D.R. Tucker February 11, 2018January 9, 2022

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