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When the New Political Battleground is In Your Driveway

Recommended Reading / April 17th, 2023 / By Dan Schnur

If the GOP is clueless on how to deal with abortion politics, Democrats seem to be just as baffled by how to navigate the equally-charged debate over immigration policy.

Abortion, Immigration, Partisanship, Democratic Party, Republican Party, 2024 Presidential Election, 2024 Elections, Culture War, Electric Vehicles

When Republicans Go Back to Their Pre-Reagan Roots

Recommended Reading / March 20th, 2023 / By Dan Schnur

It seems likely that GOP voters' support for U.S. aid to Ukraine will continue to shrink as the war continues.

Republican Party, Politics, Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, 2024 Presidential Election, Kevin McCarthy, Ukraine War, Mitch McConnell

When Mike Pence Goes Rogue

Recommended Reading / March 13th, 2023 / By Dan Schnur

The Republican primary campaign has clearly entered a new stage.

Mike Pence, Politics, January 6 Committee, Capitol Chaos, Donald Trump, Republican Party, 2024 Elections, Campaign Rhetoric

When No One Wins an Election For Speaker

Recommended Reading / January 9th, 2023 / By Dan Schnur

As long as members of his caucus disregard pragmatism, McCarthy's path forward will be precarious.

Politics, US House, US Congress, Polarization, Republican Party, Kevin McCarthy

When the 2024 Campaign Starts Early

Recommended Reading / November 28th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

The recent RJC meeting may have been the opening skirmish of a long intra-party war.

2024 Elections, Elections, Politics, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, Mike Pompeo, Chris Christie, Republican Party

When Neither Party Wants a Senate Majority

Recommended Reading / October 31st, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

One side or the other will ultimately have to win the majority, but not without going to great lengths to avoid it.

2022 Elections, Politics, US Senate, Democratic Party, Republican Party

When Republicans Try to Change the Subject

Recommended Reading / September 19th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

DeSantis and Abbott came to the rescue, by changing the subject from abortion to immigration.

Politics, Republican Party, 2022 Elections, Abortion, Immigration, Border Crisis, Ron DeSantis, Greg Abbott

When Biden Gives the Wrong Speech

Recommended Reading / September 6th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

In calling out what he sees as threats to democracy, Biden may have done more harm than good.

Joe Biden, Politics, Polarization, Republican Party

When Liz Cheney Runs for President

Recommended Reading / August 22nd, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

Could Cheney play the role of anti-Trump foil in the 2024 election?

2024 Elections, Liz Cheney, Politics, Republican Party, Donald Trump, Elections, 2022 Elections

Thinking of Switching Parties? Here’s Why Some People Do It

News / June 24th, 2022 / By Joseph Ratliff

Considering switching to another political party? Your vote could really count in 2022 — so if you’re on the fence, it’s worth thinking about where you stand.

Politics, Elections, Republican Party, Democratic Party, 2022 Elections

When No One Wants To Be the Pro-Business Party

Recommended Reading / May 16th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

There was once a time when business would simply stay out of the cultural wars. But on this with-us-or-against-us landscape, true believers on both sides are no longer willing to accept such a passive approach.

Business, Democratic Party, Economy And Jobs, Economic Policy, Republican Party

When — or Whether — the GOP Splits Over Trump

Recommended Reading / April 11th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

Over the next month, Trump-backed primary candidates in campaigns in Georgia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina will be facing off against traditional mainstream opponents

Donald Trump, Republican Party, Politics, 2022 Elections, 2024 Elections, Democratic Party

Most Republicans Are Vaccinated

Recommended Reading / January 16th, 2022 / By Tania Israel

The focus on unvaccinated Republicans — instead of on facts that may serve to further narrow the gap — continues politicization .

Coronavirus, Coronavirus Vaccine, Polarization, Republican Party, Democratic Party

Media Bias Alert: Joe Manchin Takes Heat Over Build Back Better Bill

Bias / December 28th, 2021 / By Antonio Ferme

After relinquishing his support for the proposed Build Back Better bill, Sen. Manchin has been the subject of biased media coverage.

Media Bias, Build Back Better, Democratic Party, Economic Policy, Economy And Jobs, Inflation, Joe Biden, Joe Manchin, Politics, Republican Party, US Senate

When an Earthquake Hits Virginia

Recommended Reading / November 9th, 2021 / By Dan Schnur

These rapid shifts don’t happen often in American politics, and portend potential catastrophe for Democrats in 2022’s midterm elections.

Politics, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, Terry McAuliffe, Joe Biden

How The Use of Red and Blue in Politics Has Changed Over Time

Bias / November 4th, 2021 / By Julie Mastrine

Cable news outlets have switched political colors over time. Red used to mean Democrat, and blue used to mean Republican.

Media Industry, Media Bias, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Right-Wing, AllSides Media Bias Ratings, Politics

When the Republican Party Comes to a Crossroads

Recommended Reading / July 5th, 2021 / By Dan Schnur

From the Center This view is from an author rated as Center. After a weekend when we celebrated our nation’s independence, and as we also mark the six-month anniversary of what history will record as an especially horrific assault on our democracy, the establishment of a select...

Liz Cheney, Republican Party

When Joe Manchin Starts To Think About Switching Parties

Recommended Reading / June 18th, 2021 / By Dan Schnur

From the Center This view is from an author rated as Center. A Senate that’s split evenly between 50 members of each party can be a recipe for either compromise or chaos. It’s inevitable that a moderate Senator who doesn’t always vote with his colleagues is going to attract an immense...

Joe Manchin, US Senate, US Congress, Republican Party, Democratic Party

When Liz Cheney and Facebook End Up on the Same Side

Recommended Reading / May 7th, 2021 / By Dan Schnur

From the Center This viewpoint is from a writer rated Center. As Liz Cheney heads for the exit door of Donald Trump’s Republican Party with her guns blazing, it’s difficult to tell whether she represents the GOP’s future or its past. Unlike Mitt Romney, whose defiance in the face of...

Politics, Republican Party, Donald Trump, Liz Cheney

Surveys Show Majority of Republicans Believe Government Must Tackle Student Loan Debt

Recommended Reading / May 5th, 2021 / By Bella Jasper

Updated October 2022 Many Americans see the benefits of a college degree, such as opportunities for well-paying jobs. Yet over the years, college costs have become extremely high, both from private and public colleges . This increase has led to more and more debt -- a total of about $1.75...

Student Loans, Economic Policy, Economy And Jobs, Republican Party, Democratic Party, United News Roundup

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