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Encouraging Election Results for Progressives
By John Isaacs After several frustratingly close losses in House special elections, Democrats came close to running the table on November 7. Some key takeaways: The election results, particularly in Virginia, were a major shot in the arm for Democrats. Virginia Democratic candidate for governor Ralph Northam won by approximately nine points, far exceeding the […]
It’s Time to Revisit Authorization to Use Military Force (AUMF)
By John Isaacs One of the hot topics on Capitol Hill is Congress’ role in authorizing and oversight over the many United States combat deployments overseas. The issue has become more pressing with news that four U.S. soldiers were killed in Niger in early October. Few Members of Congress — to say nothing about […]
Council Front and Center: October 28
Nukes of Hazard Podcast Decertifying Without Cause: Citing no substantive evidence, President Trump announced that he would not certify the Iran nuclear agreement, setting up a 60-day window for Congress to potentially re-impose nuclear-related sanctions against Iran. This episode dives into why Congress should do what it does best — nothing — with Tess Bridgeman, […]
Election Momentum Moves Toward Democrats
Civil war in the ranks of the Republican Party and determined Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump’s presidency have shifted the 2018 election odds toward the Democrats. Mid-term elections tend to be referenda on incumbent presidents; while the President retains solid support from his base supporters, he has been less well received by much of the […]
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