The Black Swan Election Inside Trump’s Unlikely Victory
Earlier this month, at Harvard’s Institute of Politics during the quadrennial campaign managers’ conference, I spent nearly an hour with two of the key architects behind Donald Trump’s stunning presidential victory: co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita and chief pollster Tony Fabrizio….
The Year of Exceptionalism: Donald Trump’s Unprecedented Legal Journey
2024 has been a year like no other, packed with seismic headlines and historical moments. The conviction of Donald Trump, an assassination attempt weeks later, and the unexpected collapse of Joe Biden’s reelection bid—followed by the brief ascendancy of Kamala…
Here are the GOP Senators Best Positioned to Challenge Trump
President-elect Donald Trump’s swift cabinet appointments have sent a clear message: loyalty to Trump himself and a knack for showcasing that loyalty on national television are the ultimate qualifications. But the real drama will unfold as Senate Republicans decide how…
Trump Said He’d Veto a National Abortion Ban: Voters Must Hold Him Accountable
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, a puzzling dichotomy has emerged: many voters who support abortion rights are also backing former President Donald Trump. A recent analysis from Rutgers School of Public Health revealed that in states with abortion ballot…
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….
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…
If Republicans Want to Win, They Need Trump to Lose Big
In 1984, Walter Mondale boldly told the truth about the tough choices facing America, acknowledging that both he and Ronald Reagan would have to raise taxes to tackle the national deficit. As we enter the final stretch of another presidential…
Free Bill Clinton: The Key to Saving the 2024 Election for Democrats
As Democrats face an unpredictable and pivotal election season, one name is emerging as a critical asset for the party’s chances in November: Bill Clinton. While Clinton has been a staple figure at every Democratic convention for over three decades,…
Trump’s Crucial Power Has Been Neutralized
As the 2024 campaign unfolds, one of the most unexpected shifts in the political landscape is the emergence of a sitting vice president as the “change” candidate. This concept seems almost contradictory. By design, a vice president seeking the presidency…
Governors’ Show of Support for Biden Complicates Democratic Efforts to Replace Him
In an unexpected twist, a group of Democratic governors have added a new layer of complexity to the ongoing debate over President Joe Biden’s future in the 2024 election. By gathering in Washington to meet with Biden and publicly pledge…
Harris Chooses Comfort Food: Will America Bite?
Vice President Kamala Harris made her 2024 campaign debut alongside her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, on Tuesday night. The event wasn’t just a rally but an illustration of why Harris chose Walz to join her ticket. Contrary…
It’s Not Too Late to Replace Biden and Defeat Trump
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, President Joe Biden’s campaign is offering several arguments to justify his continued candidacy. Chief among them is the claim that replacing him at this stage would be impossible or would lead to chaos, handing…