Jim Kessler

These noxious laws have spread to 27 states, where white defendants are far more likely to be let off for killing a Black victim. Enough.

A survey of the last 10 Democratic nominating processes teaches four important lessons. The bottom line? Yes, a dark horse could still steal the show.

Democratic candidates are mostly from blue bubbles, and so is their base. But unless they talk to people in struggling cities and small towns, they will lose.