There’s an old saying: when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. For Democratic politics, polling has become that hammer. It’s a powerful tool - essential for campaigns, messaging, and strategy - but it’s also led us into a trap.

The problem isn’t polling itself. The problem is how...

Power Streams and the Political Decision-Making Process

In politics, decision-making isn’t a matter of pure personal willpower or ideology - it’s shaped by streams of influence, powerful currents that guide, nudge, or even force politicians in certain directions. Picture a politician as a rubber duck...

For months, we were told that the 2024 election would be defined by a massive gender gap. The logic was simple: Trump is deeply unpopular with women, abortion is on the ballot, and Kamala Harris is the first black female presidential nominee from a major party to run in a general election. If ever t...