Trump says he wants the GOP to be the party of health care, but congressional Republicans have no interest in your health.
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The Democrats Must Own the Center
To achieve more than temporary Democratic governance, the left must make room for a heterodox center.
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The Republicans Stoop to New Lows in Congress
There is no argument too disingenuous for Republican leaders to make in pursuit of an advantage.
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The Country Needs Strong Leaders to Emerge in 2020
America is splitting apart politically, and only wise leadership can halt the course we’re on.
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A Major Realignment Is Taking Place in Both Parties
The forces that are at work in each of them are very different and they won’t play out in one election.
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The Younger Generations Still Want a More Activist Government
Even though our government is shut down and paralyzed, young voters still believe in it.
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The GOP Almost Breaks With Steve King
House Republicans stripped the representative of his committee assignments, but he’s still welcome in their caucus.
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Vice Precedent
Adam McKay’s biopic blames Dick Cheney for the nihilism of the modern Republican Party.
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The Republican Death Spiral
Just as the Democrats lost touch with their base and the country in the 1970s, the Republicans appear to be losing some key constituencies they need to remain competitive.
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Trump Country Democrats Look to Recover
If there will be an improvement in the Democrats’ fortunes in Trump country, it’s the Democrats living there who will lead the effort.
