Middle Americans voted for change. But exactly what kind of change will satisfy them remains unclear.
Author Archives: robertrobb
Best campaign of 2016: No on Prop. 205
It was a classic case of death by a thousand cuts. But isn’t it time to revisit the Voter Protection Act.
Arpaio defeat isn’t the start of a blue tide
Democrats have slightly narrowed their registration disadvantage, but it was Republicans and independents who were the primary cause of Arpaio’s ouster.
Trump redefines the Republican Party
With Trump’s victory, the GOP becomes the party of populist nationalism, not full-spectrum conservatism.
Disappointing ballot measure debates
The missing element in the Proposition 205 debate over legalizing marijuana, and the missing debate over Proposition 206 to raise the minimum wage.
Hey, one of these two are going to be president
What it might mean on the three biggest challenges we face as a country.
Dems aim at Comey, after cheering him in July
There’s political karma in this election ending up at Anthony Weiner.
The already dead AT&T, Time Warner merger
Although there is no reason or justification, politicians and regulators will kill it anyway.
Bigger issues in the Jeffries firing spree at DES
State managers need authority, but workers and the public needs a buffer from political cronyism and abuse.
Save the sales tax for schools
Cities and counties are eating up sales tax capacity that should be reserved for increased K-12 education funding.