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Month: June 2012

A lesson from the Tea Party?

June 17, 2012Shawn Gude 2 Comments

Probably to the chagrin of my former political science professors, I often forget that movements can have a discernible effect on election results without actually shifting the electorate to the right or left. That’s because the demographic and ideological composition… Continue Reading →

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What does the Wisconsin recall say about labor and the left?

June 12, 2012Shawn Gude 16 Comments

A week later, I’m still not sure. It signals the left’s etiolation, undoubtedly. There are all kinds of caveats and excuses one can summon to explain away the recall results—Barrett was a crappy candidate, Walker had an enormous financial advantage,… Continue Reading →

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Blogging “Twilight of the Elites”

June 2, 2012Shawn Gude

I’m fortunate enough to have obtained an advance copy of Chris Hayes’ new book, Twilight of the Elites– not due to my perquisites as a little-read blogger, but the serendipity of one of my best friends. As I make my way through… Continue Reading →

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