Jonathan Ladd
Assoc Prof in the McCourt School and Dept of Government at Georgetown. A political scientist who studies public opinion, polling, and media effects. jonathanmladd.com
Occasionally a Marilynne Robinson stan account.
Apologies for typos.
- The thing about political strategies such as a) persuasion, b) making good policy, and c) Downsian responsiveness to the median voter is this: It makes sense to use very different strategies in the short versus in the longer term. /1
- Thread. Defending the Constitution is the right thing to do and a winning political issue. Here is a link to the article:
- I am pleased to have this article, “The End of Rule of Law in America” in The Atlantic this morning. Thank you, Jeffrey Goldberg, @theatlantic.com, @washingtonweekpbs.social, @adriennelaf.bsky.social, @beccarosen.bsky.social
- The political science theory that you win by not fighting back--that thermostatic backlash politics works like a slingshot, making you better off if you lose--is a type of Leninism. Increase the contradictions. The best way to win is to lose badly first. I'm aware of no evidence to support it.
- Many have predetermined axes to grind and will describe the 2024 candidates in any way to support their pre-existing view. If Biden had won, it was because he was "moderate" by some definition. If he lost, it was because he was too extreme by some definition. Truth is 1 election can't resolve this.
- Another example where the problem isn't the text of the American Constitution, but the failure of our politicians, judges, and pundits to enforce its most important provisions.
- It is bracing to reread the Framers’ bone-deep fears about foreign corruption of the presidency and realize Trump is exactly what they were trying to prevent. slate.com/news-and-pol...
- Unlike in his 1st term, American businesses, billionaires, and foreign governments now assume that because Trump won twice they can engage in blatant corruption and not face the wrath of American law under future governments. I think they are underestimating the American people and our Constitution.
- Taking benefits away from some U.S. citizens based only on ancestry. Seems like a clear violation of the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested by ICE agents wearing masks to conceal their identities.
- ICE has arrested the mayor of Newark, NJ.
- Amazing. Pope Leo (top left corner) at a 2005 White Sox World Series game at U.S. Cellular Field. chicago.suntimes.com/religion/202...
