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Lee Drutman

Lee Drutman

    Latest articles by Lee Drutman

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    Mitch McConnell once again is using the omnibus spending bill to give himself more powerMitch McConnell once again is using the omnibus spending bill to give himself more power
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    McConnell wants to allow the parties to control even more campaign spending. Here’s why that’s a bad idea.

    By Lee Drutman
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    Here’s the real reason we don’t have gun reform (it’s not campaign contributions)Here’s the real reason we don’t have gun reform (it’s not campaign contributions)
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    Here’s why the NRA keeps winning.

    By Lee Drutman
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    Giving the two parties even more money will not solve polarizationGiving the two parties even more money will not solve polarization
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    The skeptics are wrong. Stronger parties are not the solution to polarization. And small donors are not going to make politics worse.

    By Lee Drutman
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    There is a better way to run presidential debates. Actually, there are several.There is a better way to run presidential debates. Actually, there are several.
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    The current debate format is lame. We can do better.

    By Lee Drutman
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    America may be in a reinforcing feedback loop of growing inequality and Republican ruleAmerica may be in a reinforcing feedback loop of growing inequality and Republican rule
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    Republicans are in a strong position to be the dominant party in America for a while to come. Here’s why.

    By Lee Drutman
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    Paul Ryan has tapped a lobbyist to be his chief of staff. Here’s what that tells us.Paul Ryan has tapped a lobbyist to be his chief of staff. Here’s what that tells us.
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    David Hoppe is a classic Washington fixer type. Here’s why Ryan chose him.

    By Lee Drutman
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    Paul Ryan wants to be speaker on his terms. But he needs to cut a deal.Paul Ryan wants to be speaker on his terms. But he needs to cut a deal.
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    The next US House speaker will have bargain to get to 218 votes. Will it be with Dems or with the House Freedom Caucus?

    By Lee Drutman
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    The House Freedom Caucus wants to decentralize power in the US House. Good idea.The House Freedom Caucus wants to decentralize power in the US House. Good idea.
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    Yes, their policy agenda is ridiculous and extreme. But they’ve got some process ideas we really should talk about.

    By Lee Drutman
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    Yes, a bipartisan speaker is unlikely. But here’s why it’s not impossible.Yes, a bipartisan speaker is unlikely. But here’s why it’s not impossible.
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    There are many reasons we probably won’t have a bipartisan speaker. But some of the objections may not be as strong as the conventional wisdom thinks.

    By Lee Drutman
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    Democrats and moderate Republicans should unite to elect the next House speakerDemocrats and moderate Republicans should unite to elect the next House speaker
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    Crazy times call for crazy governing solutions. Here’s one way the House could elect its next speaker.

    By Lee Drutman

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