Legislators feel caught in a primaries trap
What is next for Donald Trump? There are reports that the former president is intending to play a role in the 2022 election. One report says his hit list includes Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY), Gov. ....
Tag: Politics and Public Opinion
Do not overlook just how deep Trump’s support ran in the electorate
In the wake of the presidential election and storming of the US Capital by a mob of Trump supporters, stories are flooding the media about the surprise many faced when learning that some of their ....
Progressives must stop celebrating urban flight
As the nation enters 2021 with hopes of healing divisions, Vox published a story with the drop headline, “Young families and wealthy people are decamping for the suburbs — which might make cities more pleasant ....
Moving forward from January 6th with hope
The storming of the US Capitol by Trump supporters at his suggestion on January 6 — the day of the Electoral College vote certification in favor of President-elect Biden — will live on in infamy. ....
Top 5 podcasts of 2020: ‘Unprecedential’ with Adam White
This blog post is part of AEI’s Best Podcasts of 2020 series. Click here to see other AEI podcast hosts’ favorite episodes of the year. In “Unprecedential,” we discuss American Constitutionalism in its broadest, best ....
Does America have a trust problem?
The Wall Street Journal recently ran a big story trying to unpack the idea of social trust with the headline of “Why are Americans So Distrustful of Each Other.” The author of the piece argues ....
An expanded Fulbright program could bring Americans closer together
Though I’m a believer in smaller government and the virtues of private enterprise, the US government must expand its wildly successful Fulbright program — not outward and toward the global community, but inward and toward ....
What we know about Jewish people and the November election
As a professor who has been studying campaigns, elections, and the Jewish community for close to two decades now, it is important to note that as the 2020 election cycle winds down, it will take ....
For presidents, is 78 the new 68?
On inauguration day, President-elect Joe Biden will — at age 78 — be the oldest person to be sworn into that office. It’s not even close: The second oldest president will be his predecessor, Donald ....
Key dates for the Electoral College and what they mean
What are the key dates for the workings of the Electoral College? November 3 — Election Day Election Day is November 3. We may or may not know the winner of the presidential contest on election ....