Analysis
The Mamdani Effect
In my 46 years of living, I have not seen two American politicians as polarizing and as opposite — while holding major positions — at the same time. One figured out the code. Here's what he did.
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Analysis
Letter to the DNC
You're having what some are calling the easiest landslide midterm win in history — and the disorganization is going to mess it up.
Analysis
Letter to the Republicans and Conservatives
You're facing a landslide blue wave. Here's how to minimize the damage — and start thinking about the future of the party.
Analysis
A Political Reset Needs a Receipt
The appetite for a reset is real. The harder question is whether anyone is prepared to show the work.
Analysis
Politics Needs to Retire Its Favorite Words
When every speech promises a turning point, voters learn to listen for the details nobody is rushing to say.