Since Joe Biden was taken off the ballot, things seem to be going well for Kamala Harris. She formally secured her presidential nomination from the Democratic National Committee with minimal fuss. Other party faithful quickly lined up behind her. Mainstream media outlets have offered overwhelming upbeat, glamorizing and uncritical coverage of Harris since her predecessor… Continue reading With Kamala or Biden: Chaos is the Only Predictable Element of the 2024 Election Cycle
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Is Nikki Haley the Next Hillary Clinton?
The contemporary GOP base is increasingly comprised of Americans who perceive themselves to be the “losers” in the knowledge economy and who seem to feel distant and mistrustful of mainstream institutions. The party, and especially its insurgent movements – from the Obama-era tea party through the present day – are increasingly backed by small businesses… Continue reading Is Nikki Haley the Next Hillary Clinton?
It’s the (Knowledge) Economy, Stupid
The biggest divide in American politics at present is not along the lines of socioeconomic status (SES), nor educational attainment, nor type (urban, suburban, small town, rural), nor gender – although these factors all serve as important proxies for the distinction that matters most. The key schism that lies at the heart of dysfunction within… Continue reading It’s the (Knowledge) Economy, Stupid
On Populism, Labor and Partisan Politics
On September 27th, the Republican Party will hold the second debate in their primary contest. The decisive frontrunner for the nomination, Donald Trump, has once again declined to participate. Instead, the former president will deliver a primetime campaign speech in Detroit to a purported audience of current and former members of the United Auto Workers… Continue reading On Populism, Labor and Partisan Politics