The Right Takeaway from 2016

As we contemplate the future of the Democratic party, we have to make sure we take the right lessons away from 2016. Democrats should focus on expansion of voting rights to expand our electorate, not compromise the soul of the party to appease WWC.

What to say instead of “Bernie’s not a Democrat”

We need to make it clear: “Bernie chooses not to be a…

Salem 2017

Harold Ford is going to fight. Good.

This mob mentality has got to stop.

I have personally been on both sides of the Al Franken debate. When I worked on Capitol Hill and later as a lobbyist, I experienced all the behaviors Al Franken stands accused of, if…

Time to Unfollow

Bernie isn’t leading us closer to the “unity” we seek but neither side really wants. Time to unfollow.

Bernie is doing exactly what I predicted Trump would do if he lost: He’s holding the party hostage at…

Why, Chairman Perez, Why?

The forward is through the center. We should pursue voters who are appalled by what Trump is doing, not the ones cheering him on.

The Question of Unity

A few weeks ago I sent this tweet asking the left to break down for me exactly what they want from Democrats and the Democratic party.

Iowa 2012

Many of you know that I worked the Iowa Caucuses in 2008 for Hillary, and then again in 2012 for Newt Gingrich. Unusual, yes, but when Newt reentered the race in late 2011 and a friend asked me to organize SW Iowa, I jumped at the chance to see how the other side operates.

Sometimes It’s Just Bad Behavior

What if we said “Listen to Women” instead of “Believe Women”?

Democrats: Know Which Side You’re On

Protecting civil rights is either your guiding philosophy or else…