The Democratic Party had more money than God this election. At what cost?
Sherrod Brown
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Too Many Americans See the Democrats as a Hostile Elite
Even though that perception is partly the creation of right-wing media, the Democrats surely need to hone their identity.
Posted inPolitics
Can Sherrod Brown Close the Deal in Rural Ohio?
The Democratic senator is in one of the tightest races of his career. Is his party’s brand to blame?
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The Populist and the Porsche Salesman
Democrats thought beating Bernie Moreno would be a cakewalk. After $500 million worth of crypto-fueled queer-baiting, Ohio may be too brainwashed to save.
Posted inTAP
The FDIC Shuffle
Today on TAP: Chair Martin Gruenberg, weakened by the sexual harassment mess at his agency, will step aside once a successor is named. Will Biden appoint someone as progressive as Gruenberg?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Schumer Carries Water for Crypto
When it comes to backdoor schemes to help the financial industry, the frequently progressive Senate majority leader is still the senator from Wall Street.
Posted inTransportation
A Potential End to Monopolizing the Rails
The nation’s rail regulator proposes that shippers receiving poor service can get a competitor to carry their goods.
Posted inPolitics
Can Reverse Coattails Save the Democrats in 2024?
Biden may be a drag on the Democratic ticket, but there are plenty of other sources of energy and mobilization.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Dueling Bipartisan Proposals to Seize Pay From Failed Bank Executives
Elizabeth Warren introduced a bill with widespread Republican support, but Sherrod Brown replaced it with his own.
Posted inEconomic Policy
A Debate on Global Taxation
Senate Democrats and a law professor discuss the best way to tax multinationals.