Enough About Smugness Already
Andrew Sullivan: “Liberals have to be careful not to sound so fucking condescending, smug, as if they know…
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The Case for Democratic Recklessness
Democrats may place a greater value on a functioning government than Republicans do—and that’s commendable—but it’s putting the…
Did Democrats Lose the Election Because They Were Too Condescending?
The idea that Democrats are somehow the elitist party goes back decades, at least to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s…
Why Voting Restrictions Have Yet to Lower Turnout
New research finds publicity about these laws mobilizes Democrats, counteracting their disenfranchising effect.
The Whiteness of Bernie Sanders’ Supporters
Bernie Sanders' backers look like Barack Obama's eight years ago, with the notable absence of African Americans.
Campaign Donations and the Sharp Split in Congress Among Republicans
An analysis of political fundraising shows conservative House Republicans have less and less in common with their party’s leaders, whose donors sometimes more closely resemble those of Democrats.
Explaining the Outrage Against the Chair of the DNC
One tendentious comment has left many calling for Debbie Wasserman Schultz's resignation.
Democrats and Republicans Are Full of It—and They Know It
If you ask a factual question about politics, expect different answers from Democrats and Republicans—but press them a bit harder, and they'll admit their ignorance.
Can Democrats Keep the White House in 2016?
We'll see. The state of the economy will outweigh all other factors.