Category Archives: political polarization
“Smaller States Find Outsize Clout Growing in Senate”
Must-read, extensive Adam Liptak piece (part of the Democracy Tested series at the NY Times).
“Political partisanship mirrors public”
USA Today: “Americans who blame Washington politicians for the polarization and gridlock of the nation’s politics might want to look in the mirror: Like the elected officials they decry, voters tend to automatically retreat into partisan camps even when they… Continue reading
“Harry Reid Winks at Revisiting Filibuster Reform”
“Justice Kennedy notes power shift to high court “
Would love to see a transcript of a fuller version of these remarks.
“Has Power Tipped in Favor of the High Court?”
Amanda Becker has written this piece for Roll Call, which begins with comments made at yesterday’s Supreme Court oral argument in Shelby County about Congress.
The article discusses my soon to be published Southern California Law Review article, End of … Continue reading
“Congress’s committee chairman push to reassert their power”
Important, extensive WaPo report:
The overarching demand is for “regular order.” which is congressional speak for how things are supposed to work — at least how things used to work. Their hopes are straight out of the old Schoolhouse Rock… Continue reading
“Can the Republicans Be Saved From Obsolescence?”
Extensive Robert Draper NYT magazine piece.
“New Rove Group Could Backfire on GOP”
Nate Silver has got some interesting stats on Establishment-Tea Party matchups in Republican primaries.
“For Democrats in G.O.P.-Led House, a New Congress Means Some New Muscle”
NYT: “After more than two trying years in the political wilderness, House Democrats who gathered here for their annual retreat are starting to appreciate a new political reality that few of them expected: They matter.”
“Karl Rove vs. tea party in big money fight for GOP’s future”
“Political Colonoscopy” for FOX News, Republican Party?
Interesting developments, which I’ll be writing more about soon.