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Doug Schoen

Douglas E. Schoen is a political strategist and coauthor of the book Mad as Hell: How the Tea Party Movement is Fundamentally Remaking Our Two-Party System. Schoen has worked on numerous campaigns, including those of Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Michael Bloomberg, Evan Bayh, Tony Blair, and Ed Koch.

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BACK TO THE FUTURE

Like It or Not, Prepare for Biden vs. Trump Rematch in 2024

Voters are increasingly saying the U.S. is headed in the wrong direction. So why do Democrats and Republicans think the way forward in 2024 is to return to Biden and Trump?

Doug Schoen

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Clawing Back

What Hillary Needs to Beat Bernie

Okay, she’s moved left. But to regain traction, Clinton must connect with voters in the middle on growth, foreign policy, and health care.

Doug Schoen

Just Do It

What Hillary Needs to Do Right Now

The emails fiasco proves the point—Clinton needs a campaign operation. Plus, she’s got $2 billion to raise. Time’s a-wasting.

Doug Schoen

articles/2013/11/15/goodbye-blue-a-post-obama-democratic-doctrine/131114-schoen-obama-tease_ki0fif
A New Blue

Post-Obama Democratic Doctrine

The Democratic Party we thought we knew has left us, abandoning voters on jobs, education, and entitlements. Why the party of Obama needs a bold new vision to rescue the future.

Doug Schoen

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IMAGE ISSUES

The Crisis of the Republican Brand

The GOP Meltdown: Douglas E. Schoen and Jessica Tarlov on how Republicans are ruining their own brand.

Doug Schoen

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A Plea for Bipartisanship

Douglas Schoen and Jessica Tarlov on what voters really want: tax hikes, spending cuts, and compromise.

Doug Schoen

Too Close to Call

Too close to call, but a slight edge for Obama. Douglas E. Schoen and Jessica Tarlov on the latest polls.

Doug Schoen

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Nailbiter!

Douglas E. Schoen and Jessica Tarlov on why both candidates have (different) reasons for optimism.

Doug Schoen

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GAINING

Romney’s Surge

The election is a dead heat, but Mitt has the momentum, say Douglas E. Schoen and Jessica Tarlov.

Doug Schoen

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BATTLEGROUND

It’s All About Ohio

The election is once again coming down to Ohio. Douglas E. Schoen and Jessica Tarlov explain why.

Doug Schoen

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