The Political Order of Battle 2023

Both sides appear precarious but only one truly is

Graphic by Julie A Torres commissioned by author

As the 2022 election is now in the rear-view mirror and the sad, tepid waters of the Red Ripple are receding, now is an excellent time to take stock of where the American political armies are stationed, where their strengths and weaknesses are most pronounced, and what we can expect to see in the next year.