As usual, this is a well informed and rather comprehensive overview. Nonetheless, I would complain that you, along with most other commentators, are missing an important point: Since the debate the USA has entered a vibrant period of active democracy where issues of leadership and policy are undergoing a loud and vibrant debate. This debate (on the Democratic side, at least) is patriotism at its best. Whatever the outcome (which I may personally disagree with) this is active, open politics, or at least the best our tilted system can produce. If the eventual decisions do not produce a solution that works to defeat MAGA Republicans, it feeds the patriotic energy that will be necessary to restore democracy.
you're right about the good energy in many areas; people power getting ballot measures and more women getting active thanks to just about every issue relating to health and welfare. It's too easy to overlook this good news when the commentariat is blasting in the background.
Far as I can tell, Biden himself in not having a hard time in the swing states. He's having a hard time in some POLLS in the swing states. Someone needs to ask Peters exactly how well polls predicted the outcome in France.
And in fact, Harris IS being subjected to openly racist attacks: The New York Post is calling her a DEI president. That's only going to get worse.
As usual, this is a well informed and rather comprehensive overview. Nonetheless, I would complain that you, along with most other commentators, are missing an important point: Since the debate the USA has entered a vibrant period of active democracy where issues of leadership and policy are undergoing a loud and vibrant debate. This debate (on the Democratic side, at least) is patriotism at its best. Whatever the outcome (which I may personally disagree with) this is active, open politics, or at least the best our tilted system can produce. If the eventual decisions do not produce a solution that works to defeat MAGA Republicans, it feeds the patriotic energy that will be necessary to restore democracy.
you're right about the good energy in many areas; people power getting ballot measures and more women getting active thanks to just about every issue relating to health and welfare. It's too easy to overlook this good news when the commentariat is blasting in the background.
Great column, Doug. One for the ages to pass on and save. Thank you!
Far as I can tell, Biden himself in not having a hard time in the swing states. He's having a hard time in some POLLS in the swing states. Someone needs to ask Peters exactly how well polls predicted the outcome in France.
And in fact, Harris IS being subjected to openly racist attacks: The New York Post is calling her a DEI president. That's only going to get worse.