Bernie Sanders Sets His Sights on Biden
With "electability" dominating the 2020 debate, the Vermont independent reminds Democrats of the frontrunner's long, controversial record.
Democrats Already Have a Position on Tariffs... If You Know Where to Look
While Trump loudly escalates his trade war with China, most 2020 contenders are muted—and that's a mistake.
Elizabeth Warren Has a Plan to Fight the Opioid Crisis. Why Don’t Other Democrats?
The 2020 hopeful connected the dots between drug addiction and corporate greed, and "Trump country" took notice.
Trump Declares War—on Accountability
The administration's moves to extend executive privilege, rebuff subpoenas, and challenge the courts are more than a rivalry between government branches.
Pete Buttigieg’s Honeymoon Is Over
The mayor's winning personality won't be enough. He has to stand for something.
Democrats Need an Anti-Austerity Message
If the party wants to win beyond 2020, it has to defeat deficit hypocrisy now.
Democrats Must Make an Example of Bill Barr
Lock him up!
Democrats Can Win on Immigration
As Trump continues to stoke fear, 2020 presidential contenders have the opportunity to offer policy.
For 2020 Democrats, It Should Still Be the Economy
The grotesqueries of Trump are a tempting target, but the economic anxiety evident in the 2016 campaign has been exacerbated by his policies.
Book Publishers Have a Trump Problem
The rush to release a print version of the Mueller report is the latest example of a desperate industry increasingly addicted to quick takes for fast profit.
House Democrats’ Shameful Abdication of Duty
Speaker Pelosi noted her "constitutional responsibility" after the 2018 blue wave, but subpoenas—and accountability—appear rare.
Warren’s Economic Evolution Gives Her Candidacy a Unique Edge
Once a Reagan Republican, the 2020 presidential contender talks about how capitalism's unjust underbelly made her change course.
Should Democrats Impeach Trump? Wrong Question.
Allowing the president's crimes and misdemeanors to take a backseat to impeachment's political implications does little to emphasize the rule of law.
Joe Biden’s Biggest Weakness (No, Not His Hands)
The former V.P. leads most polls on the Democratic field, but he’s dead last in fundraising.
Yes, Collusion
Even with redactions, the Mueller report contains ample evidence Trump and his campaign sought foreign help in 2016.
The Impotence of “Stop Sanders” Democrats
His loudest opponents are party insiders who don't represent a political constituency of any significance—and their strategy is self-defeating.
Buttigieg’s 2020 Campaign Built on Grand Talk and Small Successes
The South Bend mayor will officially launch his candidacy for president in a city that mostly approves of his leadership ... mostly.
Joe Biden’s Silent Majority
Despite decades of bad positions and months of bad press, the former vice president still leads the 2020 field.
The Stephen Miller Presidency
The more politically frustrated Trump becomes, the more he embraces his most extreme adviser. Brace yourself, America.
Bernie Sanders Isn’t Scared of Fox News. Why Is the Democratic Party?
Appearing on the network has a limited upside, but it won't legitimize Tucker Carlson either.
