Without Flawed “Negative Framing,” Poll Finds A More Unified Nation. The landmark NCHE Heart of America Poll shows the public favors pride, unity, equality, and action to eliminate inequities.
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I’ve Defended Biden for Years. Now, I’m Asking Him to Withdraw
I’ve Defended Biden for Years. Now, I’m Asking Him to Withdraw. After waiting too long to reassure the public of his mental fitness, the president is sinking in the polls with little hope for recovery. But he can resign with grace and make history.
Why the GOP Convention’s First Night Was (Kind of) a Success
The Republicans caught a break from bad polls and bad news.
Is Trump Turning the GOP Convention Into His Next Debacle?
By pulling the event out of Charlotte, the president may be creating a logistical nightmare.
John’s Con: The Fourth Estate Glorifies a False Moderate
When will they stop putting John Kasich on television and radio? Never, it seems. The Ohio Governor has the Fourth Estate eating out of his hand as he promotes his destined-for-the-discount-bin new book, Two Paths: America Divided or United. (MSNBC’s Chris Matthews was particularly fawning last week.) It’s hard to remember the last time a […]
What is Our Story of America?
Republicans and Democrats contrasted the history of our nation and who benefits from it.
The GOP Versus the American Public on LGBTQ Equality
Public opinion surveys show that even the groups most resistant to LGBTQ rights are shifting toward greater acceptance.
Mike Pence Makes Zero Sense as Veep
If the speculation is true, this will further alienate Trump voters.
No One Wants to Speak at the GOP Convention
Trump’s toxicity is swaying top Republicans from even attending.

