Tag: middleweight politics

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The Democratic Identity Crisis: Is the Big Tent Too Small?
After the bruising losses of November, Democrats have begun aiming their pointy fingers at each other. But the real question isn’t whether the party is too progressive or not progressive enough—it’s whether the so-called “Big Tent” can truly hold everyone.
16 Dec, 2024
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How to Save America's Vanishing Political Middle
After leading the city's turnaround, Detroit's Democratic Mayor Mike Duggan has opted to launch a bid for governor as an independent rather than enter into a primary race with his fellow Democrats. This is part of a larger trend in America where centrist politicians capable of building coalitions across the aisle often find their biggest opponents are members of their own party.
09 Dec, 2024
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Why Working-Class Voters Choose Culture Over Economics
Democratic policies such as raising the minimum wage and expanding access to health care poll highly among voters, yet the party supporting none of these positions just won the White House and both chambers of Congress.
05 Dec, 2024
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Breaking Up the Parties: Why Washington Might Be Ready for Political Divorce
It's well known America's two major parties don't like each other. In the wake of the most recent election, it's becoming clear they don't like each other much either.
26 Nov, 2024
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Politics Ratioed: Trump Picks Most Retweetable Cabinet
In his first term, Trump was accused of listening to Fox News more than his advisors. This time around, he appears ready to avoid that criticism by appointing a Fox News panel to his cabinet.
19 Nov, 2024
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Election '24: How We Got Here and How We Can Avoid Doing It Again
Much can be said about the 2024 presidential election cycle. Most universal is the sentiment that we should never do this again.
04 Nov, 2024
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