A Victory for Latino Democrats, a Disappointment for Many Black Women A Victory for Latino Democrats, a Disappointment for Many Black Women
California Governor Gavin Newsom is making Alex Padilla the state’s first Latino senator, while filling the seat vacated by Kamala Harris, the only Black woman senator. This should...
Dec 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Can the GOP Doofus Caucus Block Joe Biden on January 6? Can the GOP Doofus Caucus Block Joe Biden on January 6?
Probably not, but they are going to make life hell for Mike Pence over the next few weeks. Happy holidays!
Dec 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Bye-Bye, Bill Barr: Trump’s Roy Cohn Impersonator Resigns Bye-Bye, Bill Barr: Trump’s Roy Cohn Impersonator Resigns
It turns out there were some things Barr wasn’t willing to do.
Dec 15, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Time for Optimism, or More Despair? We Still Don’t Know. Time for Optimism, or More Despair? We Still Don’t Know.
The Electoral College certifies Biden’s win, Covid vaccines roll out—but damage is still being done.
Dec 14, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Is It Really Terry McAuliffe’s Turn in Virginia—Again? Is It Really Terry McAuliffe’s Turn in Virginia—Again?
Two Black women were already in the governor’s race, but McAuliffe wagers that his experience, fundraising prowess, and ties to the state’s older Black leaders can propel him past ...
Dec 11, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Trump Is Hijacking the Georgia Senate Race Trump Is Hijacking the Georgia Senate Race
What’s happening in Georgia shows that there is no Republican Party aside from Trump’s Republican Party.
Dec 7, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Can Democrats Really Win Georgia’s 2 Senate Seats? Can Democrats Really Win Georgia’s 2 Senate Seats?
It’ll be tough, but here are the keys.
Dec 1, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Trump Is Blowing Up the Georgia GOP—and It Couldn’t Happen at a Better Time Trump Is Blowing Up the Georgia GOP—and It Couldn’t Happen at a Better Time
His complaints about a “stolen” election have state Republicans in a circular firing squad, threatening their chances to win two Senate seats in January.
Nov 23, 2020 / Joan Walsh
How to Help the Democrats Win Georgia How to Help the Democrats Win Georgia
Out-of-state progressives who want to put the Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in the Senate: Georgians don’t need your visits right now—just financial and moral support.
Nov 20, 2020 / Joan Walsh
How to Understand Democrats’ Disappointing Losses in State Legislatures How to Understand Democrats’ Disappointing Losses in State Legislatures
Trump had coattails while losing. Biden had almost none while winning. Plus, mediocre national messaging cost Democrats the chance to flip chambers. But they can’t—and won’t—give u...
Nov 18, 2020 / Joan Walsh