The hottest Party Dynamics Substack posts right now

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I Feel Like I’m Taking Crazy Pills About Nikki Haley

Bulwark+ • 7763 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24

Nikki Haley's campaign highlights the truth Republicans are willing to accept about Trump.
Charlie Sykes' role in opposing Trumpism is significant for democracy.
Bari Weiss' platform publishes controversial content while maintaining mainstream respectability.

IT'S MORE SIMPLE THAN IT APPEARS

TRANSFORM with Marianne Williamson • 6230 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Corporate Influence Party Dynamics Government Control

In the world of politics, things may seem complex but often boil down to corruption
Major political parties are influenced by corporate interests, leading to a loss of power for the people
Breaking the influence of corporate control over government is a critical challenge that needs to be addressed

Petulance Over Patriotism

Steady • 26022 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Dysfunction Party Dynamics Policy Implications

Kevin McCarthy's weak leadership style caused turmoil in the Republican Party
The Republican Party faced years of dysfunctional behavior and infighting
The GOP's chaotic state threatens its future relevance and credibility

Taylor Swift Democrats

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 4584 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Party Dynamics Cultural influence

Conservatives are losing appeal among wealthier and educated Americans, impacting their electoral success
Taylor Swift Democrats prefer normalcy and traditional roles, not extreme ideologies
The left and right have different strategies in portraying their opponents, influencing public perception

A Green Party Insider speaks

The Glinner Update • 2633 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Party Dynamics Legal Challenges

A Green Party meeting turned chaotic with suspensions and uproar over internal democracy.
Members are concerned about factional zealots corrupting the Party's governance and disciplinary systems.
Calls are made to end discrimination, disband certain committees, and take action to address the issues within the Green Party.

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Beating Trump: Lessons from the GOP Primary

The Message Box • 2024 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Political strategy Republican party Party Dynamics

Trump won't beat himself - his lack of shame makes him resilient
Republicans failed to effectively challenge Trump in the primary
Democrats need a clear, compelling narrative to defeat Trump, not just pointing out his flaws

Trump won't let the GOP win even when they're handed a gift-wrapped victory

The Signorile Report • 1022 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Legislation Party Dynamics Political strategy

Trump prevents GOP from winning even with a prime opportunity
GOP rejects a border-for-Ukraine deal for fear of Trump
Democrats gain an advantage for the 2024 elections due to GOP chaos

The Case for Christie Staying in the Race

The Message Box • 1592 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Polling Campaigning Party Dynamics

Christie staying in the race could help defeat Trump by splitting the vote
It's unlikely for Haley to win, based on conflicting poll results
Iowa results will have a big impact on New Hampshire

The GOP Uniparty Must Vacate The Chair!

Emerald Robinson’s The Right Way • 4500 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political corruption Party Dynamics Government funding Bipartisanship

The two-party system is collapsing, leading to a one-party system.
The GOP establishment is aligned with Democrats, pushing for uni-party rule.
There is a battle within the GOP between Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy, highlighting broken promises and alliances with Democrats.

Democrats Must Call on Menendez to Resign

The Message Box • 3636 implied HN points • 22 Sep 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ethics Elections Corruption Political Messaging Party Dynamics

Democrats are urged to call for Menendez's resignation due to corruption charges.
Menendez's presence on the ballot during a corruption trial could jeopardize the Democratic Party's Senate seat in 2024.
Standing by Menendez could reinforce the negative perception of political corruption among voters.

World Views Colliding on the Right

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 3400 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Commentary Political Figures Election Analysis Party Dynamics

Morality of candidates matters to voters.
Supporting flawed leaders can have consequences.
Seeking political saviors from the world may not bring desired outcomes.

Election Countdown, 288 Days to Go: ‘Kissing the Ring’

Breaking the News • 666 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Presidential Race Party Dynamics Campaign Strategy

The importance of showing submission in political parties is highlighted.
Leaders like DeSantis and Tim Scott demonstrated acts of submission to Trump.
Stuart Stevens emphasizes the need to defeat the Republican party repeatedly until at least 2032.

Market Failure Within Politics

David Friedman’s Substack • 116 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Market failure Political strategy Party Dynamics

Market failure in politics occurs when individual actions that seem rational result in group outcomes that are not beneficial; this concept extends beyond just economics.
Supporters of political parties often engage in actions that go against their own interests, creating market failures within the political system, which can lead to unintended consequences.
In politics, the balance between individual self-interest and the collective interest of a group can determine decision-making; sometimes, actions that benefit individuals may harm the overall success of a party or ideology.

Competition, Embrace It!

Points And Figures • 719 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Competition Party Dynamics Political Ideologies

Competition makes you better, even when you lose.
Avoiding competition can be detrimental to a party or organization.
Competition is necessary for growth and improvement.

If you think resistance is futile, you're always going to lose

Silver Bulletin • 371 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Campaigns Republican party Primary elections Endorsements Party Dynamics

Resistance is futile, leading to inevitable loss.
Republican Party is firmly pro-Trump, hindering potential alternatives.
Internal support and endorsements play a significant role in political campaigns.

The Work of Ron DeSantis

Oliver Bateman Does the Work • 235 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaigns Candidates Endorsements Party Dynamics Political landscape

Ron DeSantis' campaign failed despite high expectations and a $100 million spent
DeSantis was seen as a potential frontrunner but ultimately lost out to Trump's enduring popularity
DeSantis' failure reflects the Republican Party's current struggles and the challenge of unseating established figures like Trump

Biden's State of the Union Address Was The Most Pathetic Political Speech Ever Made.

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 12 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Party Dynamics

The State of the Union address by Biden was heavily criticized as a pathetic political speech.
There is a growing sense of insecurity within the Democratic party, leading to over-the-top cheers during the address.
Biden's mention of January 6th and his handling of crises like the war in Ukraine showcase the fear and terror felt by both Democrats and Republicans.

March 7, 2024

Letters from an American • 12 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Presidential campaign Foreign Policy Party Dynamics

The Republican Party is solidly behind Trump, with previous contenders suspending their campaigns and key figures endorsing him.
President Biden continues to emphasize unity and reaching out to a broad range of supporters, while also highlighting the contrast between MAGA Republicans and other groups.
Biden delivered a strong State of the Union address outlining key challenges such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, domestic issues like the attack on the Capitol, and the need to address climate change and income inequality.

Joe Biden Can Win. It Won't Get Better.

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 15 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Presidency Senate Legislation Party Dynamics

The article discusses the challenges Joe Biden is facing in the 2024 election cycle, including his age and lack of a strong vision for the future.
The piece highlights the potential risks of Biden's re-election, such as potential stagnation with an 82-year-old president and a Republican-controlled Senate.
It suggests that while Biden may have a chance of winning, there are concerns about his ability to lead effectively in the upcoming years, especially considering the current political climate.