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Articles by Wes Messamore

How The GOP and Dems Are Using Third Parties to Poach Each Other's Voters
How The GOP and Dems Are Using Third Parties to Poach Each Other's Voters
While working to activate, energize, and turnout their voters on Election Day, Democrats and Republicans are playing wedges with the pie chart, but the Dems are crying foul.
Trump Surged 14 Points with Independents: Did the Debate Change That?
Trump Surged 14 Points with Independents: Did the Debate Change That?
An early Aug. PBS/NPR/Marist poll found Harris leading Trump by 11 percentage points among independents, but a Sept. poll puts Trump ahead by 3 points.
10 Ways Joe Biden Is Just Like Donald Trump
10 Ways Joe Biden Is Just Like Donald Trump
Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. Forever, and ever, and ever...
Another Tea Party Is Brewing: This One Will Be Stormier
Another Tea Party Is Brewing: This One Will Be Stormier
“History Doesn't Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes” – Mark Twain
Ranked Choice Voting Is Under Attack
Ranked Choice Voting Is Under Attack
Ranked choice voting, an alternative ballot method, has been under attack by the press. Unlike the traditional “pick one” ballot used in most U.S. elections, ranked choice ballots allow voters to rank the candidates in order of preference.
OPINION: Why Voter Reform Trumps Impeachment
OPINION: Why Voter Reform Trumps Impeachment
Here are four reasons voter reform is a far better, and more permanent solution to the problems the most earnest Democrats are hoping to solve by impeaching Donald Trump.
Survey Finds 60% of Independent Voters Oppose Trump Impeachment
Survey Finds 60% of Independent Voters Oppose Trump Impeachment
Democrats looking to make any headway in the 2020 elections might do better to keep their message positive and constructive, rather than rancorous and partisan.
OPINION: Democrats Are Killing Their Chances With Independent Voters
OPINION: Democrats Are Killing Their Chances With Independent Voters
Instead of trying to manipulate voters into thinking something they clearly don’t think is true -- that Donald Trump is too conservative -- Democrats would do better to advance a candidate that’s not too liberal.