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Seth Masket

Seth Masket

    Latest articles by Seth Masket

    Mischiefs of Faction
    Politicians aren’t spineless. They’re politicians.Politicians aren’t spineless. They’re politicians.
    Mischiefs of Faction

    It’s silly to insult Republican members of Congress for responding to political incentives.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    The logic of voting for a hated billThe logic of voting for a hated bill
    Mischiefs of Faction

    This was the right call if you’re more scared of primary activists than of general election voters.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    The convenient scapegoat of gerrymanderingThe convenient scapegoat of gerrymandering
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Gerrymandering frequently, and wrongly, gets the blame for government dysfunction.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    No, big data did not polarize usNo, big data did not polarize us
    Mischiefs of Faction

    The use of advanced data analysis campaigns is important, but it’s not causing polarization.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Many serious political crises are perfectly constitutional. That’s a problem.Many serious political crises are perfectly constitutional. That’s a problem.
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Even if the Constitution is functioning more or less as designed, it effectively excludes many people from its protections.

    By Julia Azari and Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Why Congress isn’t reining in TrumpWhy Congress isn’t reining in Trump
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Republicans are more afraid of primary challenges than general election voters right now.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Why Democrats don’t have much to lose through obstructing Trump’s Supreme Court pickWhy Democrats don’t have much to lose through obstructing Trump’s Supreme Court pick
    Mischiefs of Faction
    What David Brooks gets wrong about “big ideas” and the Women’s MarchWhat David Brooks gets wrong about “big ideas” and the Women’s March
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Identity politics are constitutional politics.

    By Seth Masket and Julia Azari
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Memo to liberals: be the majority you wish to seeMemo to liberals: be the majority you wish to see
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Most campaign activities won’t matter much, but they’ll be part of the post-election narrative in 2018.

    By Seth Masket
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Presidents get punished for touching health care. Why should Trump be any different?Presidents get punished for touching health care. Why should Trump be any different?
    Mischiefs of Faction

    By promising to change health care, Trump has committed one of the classic blunders.

    By Seth Masket