The Blame Game: Biden vs. Harris in the 2024 Defeat
As the sun rose the morning after Donald Trump’s emphatic return to the White House, the Democratic Party was already in post-mortem mode. Texts and calls flew back and forth, brimming with recriminations and speculation over what had gone wrong….
How Foreign Leaders Should Prepare for a Second Trump Term
As Donald Trump edges closer to a potential return to the White House, foreign leaders—especially those on the center-left—are bracing for the political and diplomatic turbulence his presidency could unleash. Trade wars, erratic exchanges, and a recalibrated global order are…
Before Pete Buttigieg was playing JD Vance in debate prep, there was Danny O’Connor.
A local elected official in Columbus, Ohio, O’Connor assumed the role of Vance in debate prep for then-Rep. Tim Ryan during their fierce 2022 Senate race. In an interview with POLITICO Magazine, O’Connor discussed what Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz should…
Bill Clinton’s Southern Gospel: Lessons from the Campaign Trail
Last Sunday morning, as the sun rose over North Carolina, Bill Clinton stood in a Black megachurch, delivering a sermon of sorts. His focus wasn’t scripture alone but a pressing political gospel: the rising costs of insulin, prescription drugs, and…
A Deal to End Trump’s Election Denialism and Courtroom Battles
If former President Donald Trump loses the upcoming election, he will face a complex web of legal challenges, ranging from criminal prosecutions to civil suits. In Georgia, he’s dealing with racketeering charges linked to his attempt to overturn the 2020…
Why Some Republicans Are Applauding an Agency They Typically Criticize
Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), is not someone you’d expect to receive accolades from Republicans. As the head of the consumer finance watchdog since his confirmation three years ago on a party-line vote, Chopra has…
Where Pennsylvania’s Fate Will Be Decided
Even if you’re not planning on watching Vice President Kamala Harris’ CNN town hall on Wednesday, pay close attention to the location: Delaware County, Pennsylvania. This suburban battleground could very well be where the next presidential election is won or…
The Clock Is Ticking on Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris, in an event alongside former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney in Milwaukee, recently made a last-ditch effort to sway moderate voters — the critical undecided group that could decide the election. Yet, despite the serious nature of…
How the Election Upended Debate Inside the Catholic Church
In the current presidential race, Catholicism has emerged as a crucial factor, and its influence on the election could have lasting implications. Both political campaigns are clearly attuned to the importance of the Catholic vote. Democrats, for instance, are concerned…
Democrats’ Struggle with the Male Vote: A Policy Blindspot
With the 2024 election approaching, the battle for male voters has heated up. While young women are largely expected to support the Democrats, young men remain an unpredictable demographic, with some polls even showing double-digit support for the Trump-Vance ticket….
Here’s What Kamala Harris Needs to Do to Win Over the Middle Ground Voters
With the iconic “Vehicle City” sign behind her, Vice President Kamala Harris stood last week in Michigan’s heartland, an emblem of the American auto industry. Her speech skillfully tailored to the blue-collar workers of the Midwest, emphasized a clear message…
Everything Is Awesome (Again!)
The public might be grumbling, and politicians may be painting pictures of doom and gloom, but here’s a refreshing dose of reality: America is thriving. As The Economist boldly proclaimed on its cover this week, the United States is once…