Bruce J. Schulman

Donald Trump’s 2024 win, echoing the Gilded Age, highlights America’s volatile, close elections, partisan divides, and structural barriers shaping politics.

Economists and Democrats dismiss Trump’s tariffs talk at their peril.

Over the course of U.S. history, presidential rematches have signaled momentous political upheavals.

Decisions made now could shape the next 100 years.

The answer can change over time.

But did they backfire?

And why we need another one.

If too much partisanship is the problem, more bureaucracy might be the answer.

Doing so might kill the next big liberal idea.