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Iowa Whole Lotta Nothing

Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter • 5791 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Political system Accountability Political landscape

Iowa is a mysterious place full of history and meaning beyond its surface appearance.
The Iowa caucuses, once deemed important, now raise questions about accountability, diversity, and their relevance in today's political landscape.
2024 marks a significant time post-coup, post-covid, and post-truth, where election races serve as harbingers of political apocalypse and the erosion of democracy.

The Poll that May Explain our Insane Politics

The Message Box • 3184 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Polling Political system Public Perception

There is historic anger and distrust towards the political system.
People believe politicians are corrupt and disconnected from the public.
Democratic strategies need to consider the widespread distrust in the political system.

We need to get rid of politicians

The Novelleist • 890 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Political system Government Policy Congress

Politicians are often chosen for their appeal to different groups, rather than their ability to lead effectively.
Voting for a plan rather than a person could lead to more effective governance.
An alternative approach could involve selecting a group to create and execute an eight-year plan for the country.

Was Kevin McCarthy Beaten By the System?

Gideon's Substack • 19 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political system Congress Far-right Polarization

The American political system may have flaws that lead to undesirable outcomes
Changing the way a Speaker is elected may not necessarily solve the underlying issues of political division
Political dynamics and leverage exist beyond just the structure of the institutions

Daily Exasperation #2

Exasperated Infrastructures • 14 implied HN points • 03 Aug 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Housing policy Polling Data Political system Housing Crisis Land use

Majority of Americans prefer large houses in communities with amenities farther away.
Polls should not be the sole basis for determining policy decisions.
There is a political challenge in addressing the desire for more walkable neighborhoods.

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