Author Archive
Oversight
The End of the Strong Speaker
Paul Ryan’s departure shows how far Congress has come from the heyday of House leaders who tightly controlled their chamber.
Management
Why the Russia Investigation Could Be More Like Iran-Contra Than Watergate
Complexity, partisanship, and a strong presidential narrative insulated Ronald Reagan from meeting the same fate as Richard Nixon, and those factors could also protect Donald Trump.
Oversight
What Trump-Era Democrats Can Learn From LBJ
Lyndon B. Johnson was an effective policymaker but failed to protect his legacy—much in the same way Obama’s is being toppled today.
Oversight
Grading President Trump
While he gets high marks for using his executive power to enact policy changes, by most measures, he is not doing well.
Management
Analysis: Is It Time for the U.S. to Rein in the Presidency?
Two historians consider whether it’s time to raise the possibility of decentralization amid frustrations with the federal government.
Oversight
Is the Watergate-Comey Comparison Simply a Way to Score Partisan Points?
Two historians debate the FBI director’s dismissal and whether it’s reminiscent of the Nixon era—or if it’s just politics.
Management
A Field Guide to the Delegate-Hunting Season
If the GOP ends up in a brokered convention, the party might want to brush up on its 1976 contest—and the fine arts of groveling and goading.
