It is every politician’s dream of a totally scripted TV unity fest. That’s OK for now, but once it’s done we need a return to real politics.
Democratic National Convention
Women Will Decide Which Man Is Right for the Job
Presidential character is a key factor in 2020.
Biden’s Immigration Agenda Must Not Just Repudiate Trump’s, Progressives Say
It must go well beyond Obama’s to meet the challenges of today.
Democrats’ Ridiculous Celebrity Fixation
Biden desperately needs youth support. The DNC’s solution? More celebrities!
Unconventional: The Democrats, Day Two
Tuesday night was just plain Joe (with a side of calamari).
Securing the Right to Vote Cannot Be Achieved Individually
Democratic officials highlight individual responsibility to vote, when they should be demanding government action.
Sanders’s Continuing Influence: The Party Rules Stay Reformed
The new rules mandating a far more open Democratic Party and nominating process are intact for 2024.
Muslim and Arab Communities: A Priority for Team Biden
Can the presumptive Democratic nominee clinch the Bernie bloc?
Unconventional: The Democrats, Day One
Michelle Obama was politically scorching in a cool medium.
What Was Missing on the DNC’s First Night
A thin policy discussion was made even thinner by some notable oversights.

