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Lee Drutman

Lee Drutman

    Latest articles by Lee Drutman

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    How to fix Congress — according to CongressHow to fix Congress — according to Congress
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    Pay staff more. Improve technology. And think big.

    By Lee Drutman
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    Can Congress fix itself?Can Congress fix itself?
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    Congress has a resources problem and a structural problem. Maybe a new committee can help.

    By Lee Drutman
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    Why Howard Schultz for president makes great drama: it highlights the fragility of our winner-take-all systemWhy Howard Schultz for president makes great drama: it highlights the fragility of our winner-take-all system
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    Even four percent of the vote might decide the future of the nation. That’s precisely what makes his candidacy compelling — and controversial.

    By Lee Drutman
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    Democrats’ small-donor campaign finance proposal is a great deal for taxpayersDemocrats’ small-donor campaign finance proposal is a great deal for taxpayers
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    A public matching system for donations will pay for itself in more responsive policy.

    By Lee Drutman
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    House Democrats’ big democracy reform package is good policy, and smart politicsHouse Democrats’ big democracy reform package is good policy, and smart politics
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    Rarely does political reform get this kind of top billing.

    By Lee Drutman
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    One big winner last night: political reformOne big winner last night: political reform
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    Voters supported independent redistricting, voting reform, and campaign finance reform.

    By Lee Drutman
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    The “dollar auction” theory can help explain the Kavanaugh chaosThe “dollar auction” theory can help explain the Kavanaugh chaos
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    A game theory experiment for how both parties are thinking of the Supreme Court nominee.

    By Lee Drutman
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    How much longer can the two-party system hold?How much longer can the two-party system hold?
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    The cracks are growing. But the status quo has powerful forces propping it up.

    By Lee Drutman
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    The case for cautious optimism on campaign finance reformThe case for cautious optimism on campaign finance reform
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    Democrats are embracing an anti-corruption message. Can they put their money (raising) where their mouths are?

    By Lee Drutman
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    Here’s the slogan Democrats should run on: “Support Checks and Balances. Elect Democrats.”Here’s the slogan Democrats should run on: “Support Checks and Balances. Elect Democrats.”
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    Americans overwhelmingly support checks and balances. That should be the focus of the midterms.

    By Lee Drutman