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Obama’s Reminder About the Futility of Purity Politics

The late, great journalist Mark Shields often propounded the idea that politics should be about looking for converts rather than punishing heretics.

11 hrs ago • Michael Baharaeen

Is a New Sunbelt Populism Rising?

Despite a tough political climate, Trump’s overreach has emboldened the region’s next generation of liberals.

Feb 16 • Justin Vassallo

TLP Weekend Edition (February 14-15, 2026)

What we're reading and checking out.

Feb 14 • John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira, and Michael Baharaeen

SCALPEL vs. CHAINSAW—Why Both Parties Keep Blowing It

TLP Podcast with guest Mike Pesca.

Feb 13 • Ruy Teixeira

56:25

Gavin Newsom, You’re No Bill Clinton

Not even close.

Feb 12 • Ruy Teixeira

Why Are So Few World Leaders Popular?

Among leading democracies, there are only seven world leaders today with net positive job approval ratings, according to Morning Consult’s latest…

Feb 11 • John Halpin

Checking in on the Democrats’ Senate Outlook

At the end of last year, we wrote about how the 2026 midterm environment was shaping up to be a good one for the Democratic Party.

Feb 10 • Michael Baharaeen

Democrats Will Need More Than One Blue Wave to Solve Their Regional Woes

The party needs numerous upsets in "Trump Country" to rebuild their coalition ahead of 2028.

Feb 9 • Justin Vassallo

TLP Weekend Edition (February 7-8, 2026)

What we're reading and checking out.

Feb 7 • John Halpin and Michael Baharaeen

The Time Is Now

Democratic primary battle lines in Texas and Illinois sharpen ahead of the midterms.

Feb 6 • Henry Olsen

How Trump Botched Immigration and Gave Democrats a Win

Which Democrats may immediately fumble away.

Feb 5 • Ruy Teixeira

Democrats Need A Pro-Worker Platform On Immigration

Immigration policies should benefit workers, not big employers nor the professional class.͏

Feb 4 • Juan David Rojas

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