Democratic Party
RFK JR. Could Play Spoiler, but Not for Biden
He’s more popular with right-leaning Americans than with Democrats.
The Politics of Bob
How much credit do Democrats deserve for turning against Menendez?
How to Think About Party Dissolution
Realignment is a more likely outcome than a major party imploding.
Unpacking the Menendez Indictment
The New Jersey senator faces another round of bribery charges, and Democrats are split on his next move.
Base Assumptions
Why identity politics and the ‘Real America’ fallacy are bad for our politics.
The Return of COVID Anxiety Poses Problems for Democrats
No one—except for a few hardliners—wants to hear about lockdowns and mask mandates.
It’s Republican Debate Day in America
Plus: Democrats discuss their voter turnout strategy for 2024.
The Democratic Congressman Begging for a Biden Challenge
Plus: The RNC won’t stop Nevada from leapfrogging South Carolina in next year’s primary calendar.
A Deeper Dive on Demographics? Oh Yeah, Youbetcha.
Parties ignore long-term trends about ancestry at their peril.
The Perilous Gap in Election Trust
Election doubts have already warped one party. Could they consume the republic?
Will Democrats Try to Turn the Tables on Trump’s Age?
Plus: Kari Lake threatens to clear the GOP field in Arizona.
