January 26, 2023
Today’s link, written by former Republican strategist Matt Lewis, is entitled “This Is No Country for Moderate Senators.” There’s often a lot to say in advance of a column, but sometimes the column title says it all. Lewis examines the hurdles behind and ahead of two of the Senate’s most centrist members and wonders at their chances of surviving 2024. It’s a fascinating piece. It’s also a dispiriting reminder of our political system’s aversion to moderation, even when it’s what Americans crave.