Douglas Schoen

A key takeaway from the 2024 election is that, at both the national and state level, Democrats have a “brand” problem.

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

America’s public health finds itself facing an unprecedented set of challenges.

President-elect Donald Trump has yet to be sworn in, but Democrats have already begun jockeying to see who could emerge in pole position for the 2028 election.

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

The devastating wildfires ripping through the Los Angeles area are, first and foremost, a human tragedy, and all thoughts should be with both the victims as well as the first responders.

The devastating wildfires ripping through the Los Angeles area are, first and foremost, a human tragedy, and all thoughts should be with both the victims as well as the first responders.

How this plays out remains to be seen. But given the failures of the last four years, it is worth trying something new, no matter how unorthodox it may seem.

How this plays out remains to be seen, although, given the failures of the last four years, it is worth trying something new, no matter how unorthodox it may seem.

As fires continue ravaging Southern California, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Basss' time in office is rapidly appearing tenuous, as she is widely seen as having failed to prepare for what has taken place.