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Lee Drutman

Lee Drutman

    Latest articles by Lee Drutman

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    Democrats are unlikely to win back Obama-Trump voters. But they should still have an economic agenda to help them.Democrats are unlikely to win back Obama-Trump voters. But they should still have an economic agenda to help them.
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    A more progressive economic policy is crucial to rebuilding a middle class.

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    What if “more public participation” can’t save American democracy?What if “more public participation” can’t save American democracy?
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    It’s time to make peace with reality and develop a new plan.

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    Donald Trump is exploiting the fatal flaw of the two-party systemDonald Trump is exploiting the fatal flaw of the two-party system
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    Republicans are stuck with Trump. If he goes down, they go down with him.

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    Donald Trump and the 3 “drain the swamp” fever dreams of American politicsDonald Trump and the 3 “drain the swamp” fever dreams of American politics
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    The whole premise of “draining the swamp” ignores the realities of governing in a complex, modern society.

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    Will Republicans impeach Trump?Will Republicans impeach Trump?
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    Impeaching Trump would bring chaos on the Republican Party. But the chaos needs to happen at some point.

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    How to combat Trump fatigue syndromeHow to combat Trump fatigue syndrome
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    Ways to deal with the exhaustion of trying to stay on top of the nonstop scandals and absurdities emanating from the Trump administration.

    By Lee Drutman
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    When Trump flounders, he plays the tribal politics card. Here’s why that’s terrifying.When Trump flounders, he plays the tribal politics card. Here’s why that’s terrifying.
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    Tribal war demands overlooking any corruption on your own side, because there is always a greater enemy: the other side.

    By Lee Drutman
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    Will Republicans get rid of the legislative filibuster next?Will Republicans get rid of the legislative filibuster next?
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    It depends: Is there a legislative fight that could convince individual GOP senators to give up their own power?

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    3 lessons from Republicans’ failure to repeal Obamacare3 lessons from Republicans’ failure to repeal Obamacare
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    All signs point to a hard road ahead for the GOP.

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    Why Trump forced a health care vote todayWhy Trump forced a health care vote today
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    If it succeeds, he can take credit. If it fails, he can blame it on Paul Ryan.

    By Lee Drutman