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Democrats
To 2016 and Beyond: an Open Letter to the DLP from an Academic-Activist
Quite a few pundits have admonished the Democratic Party for running poor national and state campaigns during 2014, providing insights into potentially more effective campaigning in 2016.
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This Week Senate Democrats Can Limit the ISIS War
Voting to prohibit the use of US ground troops should be a no-brainer for Democrats.
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How Democrats in the South Will Rise Again
While the demise of the “Southern Democrat” may be historic, it doesn't have to be permanent.
Beyond the Election
Fewer voters historically turn out for midterms, but this year that total was the lowest in 72 years.
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How We “Blew It” on Obamacare
No one would have to worry about dealing with a greedy for-profit health insurance company ever again if Democrats had pushed for single payer.
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Is the Democratic Party Relevant Anymore?
Many Democrats examining what happened in the 2014 midterms are asking “what did the voters want?”
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Thanksgiving and the Socialist Imaginary
Mainstream progressive politicians lack utopia, a vision of a fundamentally different society.
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Obama’s Feet to the Fire? Not Likely. Not Ever
The Democrats never really want to activate their base. They thrive best on Republican unpopularity and not ownership of their policies.
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Can Democrats Set Out a New Path?
Democrats must embrace a pro-government platform, not run away from it.
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How Did We Get Here? Reflections on the 2014 Midterms
Democrats are paying heavily for their political failures - and for ditching the working stiff.