Archive - Very Serious

Democrats Will Not Win By Changing the Subject

Progressive activists can't conceive of a problem that can't be fixed by talking about 'billionaires and corporate greed,' but that's what Democrats…

Nov 19 •

Here Are Nine Economic Policy Stories I'll Be Watching Next Year

Whatever else happens, Congress will make major fiscal moves in 2025, including a significant new tax law.

Nov 17 •

'What Will John Thune Allow' Is the Wrong Question

Any handful of Republican lawmakers can stop Trump's insane nominations, as they sometimes did in his last term.

Nov 15 •

The Conversation About Which Voters Are to 'Blame' Makes Me Want to Stick My Finger Through My Eyeball

This is not a morality play, there is no demographic Electoral College, and exit poll data is garbage.

Nov 9 •

Trump Didn't Deserve to Win, But We Deserved to Lose

Some Democrats are mystified by how an increasingly diverse coalition of voters could choose Trump over four more years of us. I'm not.

Nov 7 •

October 2024

Trump Closes Out the Campaign With an Unforced Error

Putting an insult comic onstage at Madison Square Garden to antagonize Puerto Ricans is classic, non-strategic Trump politics. But will it matter?

Oct 30 •

Join Me Tomorrow for a Substack Live Conversation on How Americans Will Vote

A Substack Election Dialogue with Milan Singh of the Yale Youth Poll

Oct 29 •

Newspapers Should Not Endorse Presidential Candidates

A Washington Post columnist says endorsements express the 'soul' of a newspaper. That's exactly what's wrong with them.

Oct 26 •

Another Theory on Why Electoral College Bias Is Declining

In addition to other widely noted factors, Harris is running best in competitive states where housing costs are a relatively minor concern.

Oct 25 •

A 'Shadow' Fed Chair Won't Work for Trump

Even if the tactic moved interest rates, Trump would not be able to stimulate his way out of economic problems.

Oct 10 •

September 2024

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