As far as the Senate goes, it really doesn't matter what letter Sinema puts after her name. Honestly, even if she doesn't caucus with the Dems, they have an outright majority (50-49-1) so long as she doesn't caucus with the GOP. No power sharing.

Did Republican-leaning pollsters "flood the zone" in the lead up to the 2022 midterms? All signs point to yes. mischiefsoffaction.com/post/republica…

Gregory Koger explains how Jeffries could become Speaker if a few Republicans support a shift to plurality rule: mischiefsoffaction.com/post/democrats…

A deeper point here is that the #ChaosCaucus is meaningfully anti-party. They do not want to be under the thumb of Cox&McC's Legislative Leviathan. They do not want to set aside some differences in order to achieve shared goals. 1/2

I will never comprehend how these failed insurrectionists just went home that night

.Seth Masket reports that Lauren Boebert had an awesome week, unlike almost everyone else in Congress. mischiefsoffaction.com/post/eyes-laur…

The time has come for new leadership! Mischiefs is seeking a new editorial team. Here's why and how to apply: mischiefsoffaction.com/post/new-leade…

My friends and former colleague Scott McClurg Scott McClurg passed away recently after a long struggle with brain cancer. I want to share a few things about him as a scholar and human. 1/n

(For those of you not on the GeriatricBook): my friend, colleague, and co-author Scott McClurg has lost his long-drawn and difficult fight against cancer. He is one of the strongest, most inspirational people I've had the privilege of knowing. His memory will always inspire a

Matt Green writes (on our new Substack feed) about Trump’s first 100 days. open.substack.com/pub/misofact/p…

Jennifer Victor notes that the Constitution actually offers a remedy to our “constitutional crisis” - Congress just chooses not to use it. open.substack.com/pub/misofact/p…

Matthew Green discusses some of the ways that congressional Democrats have been pushing back against Trump and the GOP - despite being in the deep minority. open.substack.com/pub/misofact/p…

Matt Green writes about one lesser-known group hurt by Trump’s tariffs: those who play, create, and/or sell board games. misofact.substack.com/p/tariffs-and-…

“Trump math”—how federal cuts are an expansion of the executive power. Jennifer Victor explains. open.substack.com/pub/misofact/p…

Can the US afford the "Big Beautiful Bill?" Jennifer Victor breaks it down. [Spoiler: No.] misofact.substack.com/p/what-the-gia…

Are Republicans in Congress pushing back against the White House? There’s more resistance than you might think. The latest post from Matthew Green. misofact.substack.com/p/are-members-…

Do voters support the GOP reconciliation bill, and does it matter? The latest from Mischiefs of Faction. open.substack.com/pub/misofact/p…

Jen Victor explains why populist governments don’t necessarily pass popular laws. The latest from Mischiefs: open.substack.com/pub/misofact/p…

Matthew Green explains why the Epstein affair has been politically ideal for Democrats to exploit. The latest post in Mischiefs: open.substack.com/pub/misofact/p…