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Seth Masket

Seth Masket

    Latest articles by Seth Masket

    Mischiefs of Faction
    Are campaigns responsible for the behavior of their donors?Are campaigns responsible for the behavior of their donors?
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Unpacking the bizarre attempt to blame Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama for Harvey Weinstein.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Rallying the base is not an accomplishmentRallying the base is not an accomplishment
    Mischiefs of Faction

    In a polarized political environment, it’s hard to lose your core supporters.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Deciding the Democratic Party’s directionDeciding the Democratic Party’s direction
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Democrats today face similar questions as those faced by Republicans after 1960.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Identity politics, parties, and democracyIdentity politics, parties, and democracy
    Mischiefs of Faction

    People have been talking about fixing the Democratic Party for a long time.

    By Seth Masket and Julia Azari
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Trump has already crossed the red line. What now?Trump has already crossed the red line. What now?
    Mischiefs of Faction

    The American people have expressed their dissatisfaction with Trump. But their harsh judgment might not be that powerful a weapon.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Why repealing the 17th Amendment wouldn’t fix the SenateWhy repealing the 17th Amendment wouldn’t fix the Senate
    Mischiefs of Faction

    A proposed reform that would get rid of direct election of senators and bring back the corruption and stagnation of the Gilded Age. What’s not to like?

    By Seth Masket
    Social Policy
    Amusing ourselves into tyrannyAmusing ourselves into tyranny
    Social Policy

    The political message of the Star Wars Holiday Special.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Government responsiveness, political violence, and the ’60sGovernment responsiveness, political violence, and the ’60s
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Are we heading for an era of political violence as people lose faith in their governing systems?

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    When partisan politicians hurt their own partyWhen partisan politicians hurt their own party
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Trump’s actions regarding the Paris agreement remind us there are warring factions within the GOP.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Poli-sci blogging has come far, and has far to goPoli-sci blogging has come far, and has far to go
    Mischiefs of Faction

    A look back on changes in political science blogging since the founding of Mischiefs of Faction.

    By Seth Masket