How a Perfectly Normal New York Suburb Elected a Con Man
Democratic complacency, Republican extremism, and media decline helped George Santos take over my old congressional district.
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The Court just stacked the deck in favor of parties over voters—and laid the groundwork for yet more polarization.
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She knows timing is everything—and she’s skilled at shaping public sentiment.
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The question for Pelosi’s critics is: Why fire the top woman?
Aaron Bernstein / Reuters Democrats Don’t Need a National Message
A bottom-up approach is better than a single line imposed by party leadership.
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