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The Battle for Democracy

One of the greatest fairy tales in American politics, practically an article of civic faith, is that “we all want the same things.” No, we really, really don’t.

January 9, 2018
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Why Democrats Should Accept Credit for Killing Trumpcare

Team Blue is so cowed by Republican attacks, so habituated to fact checking every false accusation, and so enamored with empirical precision that they’ve lost sight of political common sense. Voters usually like it when their leaders stop horrible and unpopular things from happening.

July 19, 2017
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This Could Get Ugly

Is Trump’s base locked into a cult of personality? Democrats and liberals need to be prepared for the worst.

June 4, 2017
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Trump: Boomers’ Biggest Mistake

Dana Milbank, columnist for The Washington Post, interviewed First Person Politics founder and senior analyst David L. Rosen in his latest column.

October 25, 2016
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“House of Woes” in No Danger of Being Cancelled

“House of Woes” is in no danger of being cancelled anytime soon. The real question is whether its new star, Paul Ryan, will fall victim to the same forces that sent his predecessor packing.

April 20, 2016
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With Political Psychology, 2016 Doesn’t Look So Crazy

If you think the 2016 cycle has gone a little nutty, you aren’t alone. Political psychology can explain what’s going on and help consultants figure out what to do about it.

April 7, 2016
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Want to End Washington Gridlock? Send More Gen Xers to Congress.

Politico Magazine just published a new piece by First Person Politics founder David Rosen on generational dynamics in Congress. Here’s an excerpt.

January 26, 2016
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Republican Obstruction is Routine, Not Revenge

Republican obstruction of Obama’s nominees has become automatic and unavoidable. Some reporters are suggesting it’s payback for a rules change Democrats implemented in 2013. It isn’t. Here’s why they’re wrong.

April 23, 2015
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Four Political Psychology Webinars

First Person Politics presents four new free-to-watch webinars covering the basics of political psychology, political personalities, political messaging, and the political applications of social and situational influence techniques.

February 12, 2015
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Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time

Confirming nominations must be the top priority.

November 19, 2014
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