Like fictional character Bruno Gianelli, I am tired of cowering in a corner. For those not familiar with this 20 year old speech here’s how it goes: Because I'm tired of working for candidates who make me think that I should be embarrassed … [Read more...]

Initial reports of Eric Swalwell dropping out of the 2020 presidential election were treated with jubilee on twitter. Many Democrats are grateful to him for being the first also-ran to come to his senses and drop out. Even he seemed to … [Read more...]

Does Bernie need to win the White House to lead the movement and can he lead the movement from the White House? I think the answer to both questions is no. I say this as a 2016 supporter and current fan. He has made the Democratic Party a … [Read more...]

Half time report: Warren won 1st quarter, Castro won 2nd quarter. Honorable mentions to De Blasio and Inslee overall and Gabbard for her Iran answer. Biggest losers were Beto, Booker, Klobuchar, and John Delaney’s time. What’s your take? … [Read more...]

Paul Krugman lays out a great case for why authentic populism is NOT Trumpism. Trumpism as its been practiced in reality, is Reagan era trickle down economics with a far more overtly racist appeal to the base instincts of downscale white … [Read more...]

The incomparable Elizabeth Bruenig methodically lays out the differences between Sanders and Warren. Revolution or regulation? Democratic socialism or democratic capitalism? Warren’s many plans for that are activist liberalism at its best. … [Read more...]

UPDATED: Read this great Twitter thread on the same theme. Something I predicted was possible a few years ago is now being reported by the Globe. Baker reported to say Baker says that he loves his job and that “some of the stuff … [Read more...]

I've been bearish on Sen. Warren's 2020 chances around here largely because she started the race on the awkward ground of personal identity rather than being the class warrior that first got her elected in 2012. Well-the class warrior is … [Read more...]

Data for Progress unsurprisingly has some interesting data on widespread support for Medicare for Kids. First off, the proposal is very popular-and not just with Democrats. whether or not Medicare-for-All ultimately comes to fruition, … [Read more...]