Douglas Schoen

If Democrats as a whole, or Newsom specifically, refuse to change course, the party will remain in the political wilderness.

The longer she waits to decide whether her ultimate goal is Sacramento or further east in Washington, DC, the greater risk of fatigue setting in.

With their political party directionless, a charismatic, media savvy governor who works to balance progressive leanings with a practical, centrist approach, emerges as a potential contender.

Ultimately however, the longer Harris waits to decide her future, the weaker her position likely becomes, and the more damaging it is for Democrats. 

Trump’s tariff gamble is now doing considerable political damage.

Hypocrisy aside, if Sanders and AOC are leading the Democratic Party, Democrats’ electability will get worse before it gets better.

Democrats must reorient the party away from the elites’ far-left politics and back to its traditional values. 

Allowing the extreme, MAGA-loyalists to drive the istration’s policies not only risks wrecking the American economy, but on a wider scale, it risks undermining the Republican Party for years to...

It is hard to see how Trump’s voters in Michigan and those in rural areas will benefit from such a trade war, a sizable risk for Republicans ahead of next...

To Trump’s credit, he is attempting out-of-the box strategies that former President Biden refused.

Ultimately, whether or not Newsom can balance the electoral need to move to the center without permanently breaking from the Democratic activist base remains to be seen. 

Recent weeks have provided multiple reasons to worry about how the Trump istration is approaching the war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year.

Going forward, Trump and the istration’s ability to maintain its policy direction while recalibrating their methods will be critical to watch.

Only former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter – who has declared – would be remotely comparable, but Porter has already clarified that Harris’ entrance would “clear the field.”

Although at this stage, given Democrats’ dearth of candidates with a national profile, it is undeniable that Newsom is the frontrunner.

Ultimately, much will change between now and the primary, especially as candidates roll out their platforms.

The roap is readily available, but both sides must realize that the best way forward – for both countries – is a mutually positive and ive relationship centered on genuine...

Handled correctly, the United States and our allies will be stronger, while our enemies – Iran, Russia, and radical terrorists everywhere – will be permanently weakened, all without risking another...

Ultimately, Hegseth may have been chosen because he scored well on Trump’s singular test – loyalty – but the issues surrounding him risk damaging the U.S. military, and those dangers...

If they commit to ing long-proven safe vaccinations while increasing transparency and freedom to make choices on newer vaccines, they stand a good chance of rebuilding America’s trust in our...

If Democrats want to avoid being consigned to minority status for years to come, it is critical that they shun calls to double down on the politics of resistance and...

Gabbard and Gaetz are no stranger to controversy.

In an election that figures to be extremely close, both candidates would have benefitted from communicating with the American people, particularly undecided voters in the campaign’s final days.  

Ultimately, despite the media blitz, there is still much voters don’t know about Harris’ plans for the economy, the border, foreign policy, and more.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris should take that opportunity. American voters want it, and frankly, deserve it. 

Trump’s easiest path back to the presidency is through focusing on the issues.

On the two most important issues to voters – the economy and immigration – the CNN poll shows that voters trust Trump to handle both by more than 20 points