The hottest Parties Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
Category
Top U.S. Politics Topics

An Open Letter to Nikki Haley

Bulwark+ • 6073 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Elections Parties Politicians Campaigns
  1. The Republican party is facing challenges and Nikki Haley is encouraged to speak up against Trump
  2. Nikki Haley is urged to be honest and bold in her campaign, speaking out against Trump and embracing her true beliefs
  3. The importance of Nikki Haley addressing her past actions, speaking out against Trump, and potentially shaping a new role for herself

Byelection slaughter: Yeah, so it turns out the Tories are screwed after all

Striking 13 • 2835 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Parties Leaders Polls Candidates
  1. Despite negative headlines, Labour's performance in byelections remains strong with significant swings in their favor.
  2. The Conservative party is facing significant struggles and losses, marked by the largest fall in post-war history.
  3. Reform party is making a mark in elections, potentially impacting Tory wins and skewing expectations.

The Difference Between Republicans And Democrats

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1788 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Parties Policies Imperialism Leadership Criticism
  1. The difference between Republicans and Democrats lies in how they are perceived when supporting or backing certain actions - Republicans are seen as evil with evil reasons, while Democrats are viewed as having noble humanitarian reasons in spite of their actions.
  2. Republicans and Democrats differ in the ways they support certain agendas - Republicans use right-wing language to argue, while Democrats use left-wing language, even as they support wars, militarism, capitalism, and oppression.
  3. Republicans and Democrats vary in their approach towards global conflicts and issues - Republicans tend towards wars with China, while Democrats lean towards conflicts with Russia; they also differ in the perceptions of civilian casualties during their administrations.
Get a weekly roundup of the best Substack posts, by hacker news affinity:

Why Trump is So Afraid of the Bipartisan Border Deal

The Message Box • 2122 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Parties Border Security Foreign Aid Bipartisanship
  1. House Republicans killed a bipartisan border deal quickly to prevent Biden from having a victory.
  2. The Senate deal on border security, Ukraine, and Israel is contentious, with Democrats not fully supporting it.
  3. Donald Trump and House Republicans worked hard to stop the Senate bill from passing, showing their fear of the political implications.

Trump. Again. The Question Is Why?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2068 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Parties Leadership Public Opinion Campaigns
  1. Donald Trump remains a prominent figure in the political landscape, commanding attention from both supporters and critics.
  2. Trump has been successful in recent Republican caucus victories and is gaining significant support within the party.
  3. He is currently polling well and leads President Biden in various public opinion surveys.

Fifteen thoughts on Kevin McCarthy's downfall

Slow Boring • 5837 implied HN points • 04 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Parties Legislation Policy Election
  1. Kevin McCarthy's downfall was triggered by his decision to not do a government shutdown that Matt Gaetz wanted.
  2. Donald Trump did not try to save McCarthy, showing his self-serving nature.
  3. The dysfunction in the Republican caucus was highlighted by the rebels' actions and the refusal of mainstream Republicans to cooperate with Democrats.

Welsh Labour isn’t working

The Path Not Taken • 110 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Political Dynamics Leadership Parties Ideology Elections
  1. Welsh Labour has been in power for a long time, hindering progress of devolution in Wales.
  2. There are concerns about lack of transparency and competition in Welsh politics, affecting policy development and governance.
  3. Critics suggest the dominance of Welsh Labour discourages criticism and limits viable alternative political options in Wales.

Forget coalitions. Keir Starmer is heading for a landslide

Inside-Out, political commentary from Philip Stephens • 569 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Elections Government Policy Parties Leadership
  1. Keir Starmer is predicted to win the British election and may need to form a coalition with the Liberal Democrats.
  2. Britain is facing economic decline, breakdown in public services, and a Tory party more focused on internal conflicts than governance.
  3. Voters are disillusioned with the Conservatives due to failed promises, lack of delivery in public services, and divisive cultural wars.

🔝 Discover the Best Events in Bangkok: 26-28 January 2024

Digest // Storefronts of Bangkok • 39 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🏝 Travel Events Design Nightlife Photography Parties
  1. Stay updated on the hottest events in Bangkok by subscribing to a weekly events round-up.
  2. Explore Bangkok's largest design festival with over 500 programs showcasing various themes.
  3. Attend exciting events like underground house parties, design festivals, and pool parties to make the most of your time in Bangkok.

February 5, 2024

Letters from an American • 11 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Parties Foreign affairs Election Security
  1. The national security supplemental bill included funding for military, security, and humanitarian aid but faced opposition from MAGA Republicans who focused on the border issue.
  2. The bill was primarily aimed at funding Ukraine's war against Russia's invasion, highlighting the importance of supporting Ukraine for US national security.
  3. The Republican party's actions in blocking the bill, despite demanding specific policies within it, were criticized as irresponsible and could have detrimental consequences.

Time to Update My Stereotypes About Democrats and Republicans

I Might Be Wrong • 3 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Parties Election Policies Candidates Political Analysis
  1. Parties like Democrats and Republicans are changing their stereotypical behaviors.
  2. Republicans chose Trump as their candidate despite indications another option might fare better, while Democrats contemplate replacing Biden for a stronger chance of success.
  3. Republicans seem to have become more populist, while Democrats are focusing on strategic choices.

2/3rds of Nicaraguans support leftist Sandinista Front: Poll debunks 'dictatorship' lie

Geopolitical Economy Report • 239 implied HN points • 04 Sep 21
🌍 World Politics Polling Parties Elections Democracy Sovereignty
  1. Around 2/3 of Nicaraguans support the leftist Sandinista Front, showing strong backing for the ruling government and President Daniel Ortega.
  2. Polls debunk the Western narrative of Nicaragua being a 'dictatorship,' with strong public confidence in the Sandinista government's respect for human rights and civil liberties.
  3. Nicaraguans display high levels of voter enthusiasm and satisfaction with democracy, supporting progressive government policies such as subsidies for housing, healthcare, and education.

Gallego 'Not Concerned' About Potential 3-way Race for Sinema's Seat

The Washington Current • 19 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Candidates Senate Campaign Parties
  1. Rep. Ruben Gallego is confident in his campaign to succeed Sen. Kyrsten Sinema despite potential three-way race.
  2. Sinema abandoned the Democratic Party in December but has not confirmed if she will seek reelection.
  3. Gallego emphasizes focusing on connecting with Arizonans about important issues to win the race.

What Elections Are For

The Future, Now and Then • 2 HN points • 05 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Policy Campaigns Parties
  1. Elections are essential for deciding whether to fight to improve the status quo or to preserve it.
  2. Supporting a candidate is about choosing between fighting to make things better or fighting to prevent things from getting worse.
  3. Politics is a continuous struggle, and elections are crucial moments that shape the direction towards progress or stagnation.

What's happening with Indiana Democrats in 2024?

IMPORTANTVILLE • 0 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Parties
  1. Indiana Democratic candidates are slow in announcing bids for statewide offices compared to Republicans.
  2. Rep. Jim Banks has cleared the field for U.S. Senate, while Democrats are still hesitant to announce bids.
  3. Former Democratic candidates like Destiny Wells and Tom McDermott are reassessing their next steps, criticizing the current state of Indiana Democrats.

Primary Election 2024: Libertarian ballot

The Charlotte Ledger • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Parties Government Policies
  1. The post provides information about the races on the Libertarian ballot in Mecklenburg County for the 2024 primary election, including N.C. governor and a presidential primary.
  2. Two candidates on the Libertarian ballot for N.C. governor are Shannon Bray, advocating for various issues like affordable healthcare and ranked choice voting, and Mike Ross, focusing on transparent government and free-market education.
  3. The Charlotte Ledger presents election information for free, with no ads, supported by Charlotte Ledger members, and offers options for free or paid memberships to access local newsletters.

MTG Advocates an American Ausgleich

TOP SECRET UMBRA • 0 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology History Policy Parties Culture
  1. Marjorie Taylor Greene proposed the idea of National Divorce, suggesting a legal agreement to separate ideological and political disagreements by states while maintaining the legal union.
  2. Her concept bears resemblance to the Compromise of 1867 that birthed Austria-Hungary, creating a divided entity united by the monarch for matters related to national defense, foreign ministry, and finances, but each half had autonomy over its laws and governance.
  3. Despite the differing contexts, the idea of a National Divorce in America prompts conversations on balancing autonomy with unity, acknowledging ideological divides, and exploring radical solutions through calm, balanced discussions.

Joxley Reads 04.02.24

Joxley Writes • 0 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Campaigns Parties
  1. The author reflects on lessons Labour can learn from the 2017 election to avoid past mistakes.
  2. Campaigns starting with a significant polling lead need to understand past errors to succeed.
  3. Readers can access the full post and archives with a 7-day free trial subscription to Joxley Writes.