Articles by John Opdycke

Facing Defections from Working-Class Voters, Democrats Turn to Independents for Help
Facing Defections from Working-Class Voters, Democrats Turn to Independents for Help
Democrats are taking stock. Some are arguing for a major overhaul in light of growing defections of working-class, Black, and Latino voters. Others want to stay the course. Some want to work with Trump when possible while others advocate for a program of permanent resistance.
Independent Voters Face Abuse and Intimidation in Tennessee Primaries
Independent Voters Face Abuse and Intimidation in Tennessee Primaries
Last week, I recorded a podcast interview with Gabe Hart. Gabe lives in western Tennessee and is a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging voter suppression signs that are hung at every poll site in Tennessee on primary day.
Biden's Problem with Independents: His Party Is Constantly Insulting Them
Biden's Problem with Independents: His Party Is Constantly Insulting Them
Biden is connected to the Democratic Party. In fact, he is the Democratic Party. And there is no organization more oblivious to how it ignores and disrespects independent voters than the Democratic Party.