The Democratic debate was an inevitable by-product of turning news into an entertainment and cultural product.
Election 2020
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Why Democrats Can’t Pick One of Those Many Senators for Veep
The party has given its VP nod to a senator (or renominated a veep who was a senator) at every convention but one since 1944. Next year, that’s not an option.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Democrats Must Reframe 2020 Around Trump’s Corruption
Predicting an economic downturn shouldn’t be the focus when even a good economy fails to benefit everyone.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Is Trump Really on Track to Win Re-Election?
That defeatism is premature. There are many ways for Democrats to win—if they can avoid defeating each other.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
“This Is Not Who We Are.” Or Is It?
If it wasn’t, Donald Trump wouldn’t be sitting in the White House. But it’s not all of who we are, either.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Steve Ricchetti, Top Biden Campaign Aide, Was a Health-Care Lobbyist
The vice president’s former chief of staff once represented hospitals and drug companies. Now he is part of a campaign that is attacking Medicare for All.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Can the Democrats Define Their Own Cause?
Or will Trump define it for them?
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Joe Biden Wants to “Get Rid” of Half of Obamacare
By creating a public option for Medicaid expansion, Biden’s plan pushes over half of those who gained coverage through Obamacare into a new plan.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Political Revolution in 2020 Relies on Massive Volunteer Organizing
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren organizers have already begun canvassing in New Hampshire, eight months before polls open.
Posted inCivil Rights in America
Pelosi, AOC, Trump, Bannon—and the Stakes
Trump has thrown the Democrats a lifeline. Will they take it?
