A political science group blog featuring reflections on the party system.
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Matt Green writes about the rules of power in Washington that Trump did, and did not, follow: open.substack.com/pub/misofa…
A play-by-play of yesterday’s close rule vote in the House, from Matthew Green: open.substack.com/pub/misofa…
Some impressions of domestic politics after a two-week break from the news. The latest from Mischiefs of Faction. misofact.substack.com/p/two-…
Matthew Green explains why the Epstein affair has been politically ideal for Democrats to exploit. The latest post in Mischiefs: open.substack.com/pub/misofa…
Jen Victor explains why populist governments don’t necessarily pass popular laws. The latest from Mischiefs: open.substack.com/pub/misofa…
Do voters support the GOP reconciliation bill, and does it matter? The latest from Mischiefs of Faction. open.substack.com/pub/misofa…
Are Republicans in Congress pushing back against the White House? There’s more resistance than you might think. The latest post from Matthew Green. misofact.substack.com/p/are-…
Can the US afford the "Big Beautiful Bill?" Jennifer Victor breaks it down. [Spoiler: No.] misofact.substack.com/p/what…
“Trump math”—how federal cuts are an expansion of the executive power. Jennifer Victor explains. open.substack.com/pub/misofa…
Matt Green writes about one lesser-known group hurt by Trump’s tariffs: those who play, create, and/or sell board games. misofact.substack.com/p/tari…
Matthew Green discusses some of the ways that congressional Democrats have been pushing back against Trump and the GOP - despite being in the deep minority. open.substack.com/pub/misofa…
Jennifer Victor notes that the Constitution actually offers a remedy to our “constitutional crisis” - Congress just chooses not to use it. open.substack.com/pub/misofa…
Matt Green writes (on our new Substack feed) about Trump’s first 100 days. open.substack.com/pub/misofa…
Mischiefs of Faction retweeted
(For those of you not on the GeriatricBook): my friend, colleague, and co-author Scott McClurg has lost his long-drawn and difficult fight against cancer.
He is one of the strongest, most inspirational people I've had the privilege of knowing. His memory will always inspire a smile and love for me and all who knew him.
The article below is part of the relatively unknown story of the causes of Scott's (and many others') struggles. As someone who also grew up too close to a similar area (google "Cheshire, OH"), and lost both his parents to cancer, this story is way too relatable.
msn.com/en-us/news/us/after-…
Mischiefs of Faction retweeted
My friends and former colleague Scott McClurg @ipolisci passed away recently after a long struggle with brain cancer. I want to share a few things about him as a scholar and human. 1/n
The time has come for new leadership! Mischiefs is seeking a new editorial team. Here's why and how to apply: mischiefsoffaction.com/post/…
Mischiefs of Faction retweeted
I will never comprehend how these failed insurrectionists just went home that night
.@smotus reports that Lauren Boebert had an awesome week, unlike almost everyone else in Congress. mischiefsoffaction.com/post/…
Mischiefs of Faction retweeted
A deeper point here is that the #ChaosCaucus is meaningfully anti-party. They do not want to be under the thumb of Cox&McC's Legislative Leviathan. They do not want to set aside some differences in order to achieve shared goals. 1/2
The consensus take is that the #ChaosCaucus has no agenda. I don't think that's exactly true. Based on their speeches, what they want is to minimize the leaderships agenda setting power. 1/