This is the latest edition of our column that excavates the origins of public figures’ factually dubious comments. We explain what their claims are referring to, the evidence (or lack thereof) behind them and where they sprang from in the… Continue Reading
Two factions of the Democratic Party in Congress are currently playing tug-of-war over the centerpieces of President Biden’s legislative agenda. Moderate Democrats have balked at the proposed $3.5 trillion reconciliation budget bill, attempting to delay a vote on it in… Continue Reading
In this installment of the Genesis Brand Politics podcast, the crew talks about the threat of a government shutdown and debt default, and discusses how likely it is that Democrats will get their legislative priorities passed. Plus, they debate the… Continue Reading
Are Democrats Or Republicans Winning The Race For Congress? An updating estimate of the generic ballot, based on polls that ask people which party they would support in a congressional election. DATES POLLSTER GRADE SAMPLE WEIGHT REPUBLICAN DEMOCRAT LEADER ADJUSTED… Continue Reading
With Democrats clinging to just an eight-seat majority in the House of Representatives, even a small number of defectors can hold up the party’s legislative agenda. That reality was on vivid display last week, when nine moderate Democrats threatened to… Continue Reading