leedrutman.bsky.social
Political scientist. - Substack: https://leedrutman.substack.com - Podcast: http://politicsinquestion.com - Senior Fellow: New America - Co-Founder: https://www.fixourhouse.org - Washington Post Next 50 (2026): https://tinyurl.com/4m95978c
👤 Joined on 05 July 2023
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@leedrutman.bsky.socialLove this, Lee! I just taught your work in my undergrad class yesterday. I'll have to share your spotify with them now, too!
Show PostBut what does that measure? Probably blind loyalty to a deeply unpopular president. Surveys of the early 2000s already showed that core values of “MAGA” were shared by vast majority of Republicans.
Show PostI increasingly believe in the importance of a principle I don't see articulated very much: 1) All institutions have flaws, including flawed people and behavior. 2) We should work to fix these things. 3) It does not necessarily follow from #1 that the institution should be weakened or destroyed.
Show PostWe appreciate the opportunity to partner with Fix Our House and New America on this research.
Show PostI recently took 2024 CES data and mapped out clusters of the American electorate that may form parties if reform were to happen. You can find the simulation here where you can map out different scenarios in the House and see profiles of the different parties: usmultipartysystem.pages.dev?tab=house
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