Articles by Dan Sally
Politics Ratioed: Trump Picks Most Retweetable Cabinet
In his first term, Trump was accused of listening to Fox News more than his advisors. This time around, he appears ready to avoid that criticism by appointing a Fox News panel to his cabinet.
Election '24: How We Got Here and How We Can Avoid Doing It Again
Much can be said about the 2024 presidential election cycle. Most universal is the sentiment that we should never do this again.
The Power of No: Why Most Vote Against Candidates Rather than For Them
Negative voting - where voters cast ballots in opposition of a candidate rather than for one - has almost doubled in the last 20 years.
Dear Pollsters: We Get It... The Race Is Tight
In this episode of Middleweight Politics, Dan and IVN Editor Shawn Griffiths discuss former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke's puzzling endorsement of Jill Stein, Democrat Mike Bennett's slightly more puzzling opposition to election reform in his state...
Partisan Primaries: How 7% of Voters Control 87% of Seats in Congress
While Election Day is still three weeks away, a combination of safe congressional seats and closed partisan primaries has already determined the result of 87% of House Elections.
Liz Cheney Thinks a Third Party Might be Needed. Do Americans Want One?
At a forum in Minneapolis last week, former representative of Wyoming, Liz Cheney, stated it might be necessary to form a new party for conservatives unhappy with the GOP’s shift towards Trumpism and the MAGA movement.
Why Trump's Appearance at the NABJ May Not Matter
In this sense, the only thing shocking about his appearance was that people were shocked.
A Lonely Island of Liberty: What A Would-Be Assassin Tells Us About America's Divide
It takes a beautiful media mind to know how to turn a near-death experience into the ultimate photo op before the smoke has cleared from your would-be assassin’s rifle. Trump’s defiant fist in the air while chanting “Fight” embodied the spirit of his campaign and those who follow him.
Democrats Have Replaced an Unpopular Incumbent Before; It Didn't Work Out
The 90-minute faceplant that was Joe Biden’s performance in the CNN presidential debate did little to dispel notions that he might be too old to serve another term as president. Footage of Jill Biden escorting him down the two steps of the debate stage didn’t help either.
Only 5% of Voters Will Decide Who Represents VA's 5th District
Last week, Virginia’s GOP held primaries for the upcoming House elections in November. As of today, the results for the state’s 5th congressional district are still too close to call.