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“Do We Need a Multi-Party System?”
I’ll be participating in this event tonight. Zoom link below.
Recent elections have generated interest in moving the United States toward a multiparty system. How does the 2024 election change this calculus, if at all? What would multiparty politics… Continue reading
“Explainer: Lame-Duck Power Grabs in North Carolina and Beyond”
New from Derek Clinger at SDRI.
“With protested override, NC lawmakers sap power from governor, attorney general, other incoming Democrats”
WRAL:
North Carolina Republicans will have new powers over elections, public schools, utilities and more under a wide-ranging new law that strips control from the governor, attorney general and other incoming Democrats.
Senate Bill 382, which became law Wednesday… Continue reading
“This Race Was Decided by 734 Votes. The G.O.P. Wants to Disqualify 60,000 Ballots.”
Michael Wines for the NYT:
From voter ID laws to district map-drawing to judges redeciding cases, North Carolina has long been a laboratory of sorts in ways to amass political power. In recent years, Republicans in particular have changed both… Continue reading
Thanks to Tabatha and Justin
Who were the primary bloggers over the last few weeks as I was travelling. I so appreciate their excellent care and attention!
“Surprise! America is less polarized than it used to be.”
I wrote this column for the Washington Post on the surprising trend of depolarization in last month’s election. If it holds, this trend has enormous implications for American politics.
Here’s a shocker: One of the unnoticed themes of the recent… Continue reading
Back over to Rick
That’s me signing off as guest host, and delivering you back into Rick’s tender care.
Every time I do this for a moment, I’m reminded how much we owe Rick for the all-the-time. Rick, thank you for entrusting me with… Continue reading
Reminder: Book Event
On Tuesday, December 10 (one week from today), AEI is hosting an event to discuss the forthcoming book Electoral Reform in the United States: Proposals for Combating Polarization and Extremism. Details on the event, and a link to RSVP… Continue reading
“Lawmakers express doubt over Trump’s plan to replace FBI’s Christopher Wray”
WaPo on another rocky rule-of-law road ahead for a potential nominee. Wray, of course, was appointed by Trump in 2017 to a ten-year term.
I’ve noted a few times now that Senators aren’t immune from an executive law enforcement… Continue reading
“Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to”
Here’s the AP take. And here’s the official statement and official pardon language.
Thanks to Tabatha for minding the store this past week
Justin here, and solely to blame for the blog’s week to come. Tips/references, as always, welcome.
“What Comes Next? A Post-Election Discussion”
Very excited to participate in this virtual event sponsored by the Boston Review next week.
Event Details
A post-election discussion with Boston Review contributors Maurice Mitchell, Lee Drutman, Doran Schrantz, Sam Rosenfeld, Tabatha Abu El-Haj, and Cerin Lindgrensavage.
Join us for a virtual… Continue reading
Campaign Finance and Political Polarization
I’ve posted this new essay on SSRN. Here’s the abstract:
In an era I have called “hyperpolarized democracy in America,” delivering effective government has become extremely difficult. Much has been written about various institutional factors that contribute to the rise… Continue reading