Does the current mania for austerity make any sense?
February 13, 2013
Good Speech, Bad Strategy
Obama's State of the Union doesn't bode well for his coalition
Obama's State of the Union doesn't bode well for the future of his coalition.
In a new book, Jonathan Last argues that low fertility rates spell economic doom. Not quite.
January 07, 2013
The Polls Don't Say What You Think They Do on the Debt Ceiling
Here we go again. Because the fiscal cliff deal left the debt ceiling issue untouched, Americans can count on a rerun of the mid-2011 “debt ceiling” debate over whether the United States government should be allowed to pay its bills.
November 02, 2012
Why Obama Better Hope That the ‘Likely Voter’ Estimates Are Wrong
If the polls are right about the composition of "likely voters," Obama's in big trouble.
October 24, 2012
Why Democrats Need the White Working Class
What’s The Matter with White People is really about what’s the matter with the white working class.
October 15, 2012
The Obama Coalition is Still Alive—But For How Long?
Only one thing can keep Obama's coalition together long-term: economic growth.
August 29, 2012
Eyes on the Prize
Sean Trende, a senior elections analyst, believes that the very notion of long-lasting political realignments is a myth.
August 21, 2012
Obama’s White Working Class Problem, and Ours
Obama is weaker among the white working class today than he was back in 2008. But why isn't he succumbing to his clear Achilles’ heel?
July 12, 2012
Why Obama Shouldn't Be Taking the Black Vote for Granted
There’s no question that Hispanics are among the most coveted voting blocs for November’s election. Numerically, they’re the fastest growing minority group in the U.S. population. Major media regularly monitor their presidential preferences.
