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politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Newsom Launches 'Take It Back Tour' in Deep South Amid 2028 Presidential Speculation

California Governor Gavin Newsom is embarking on a four-day tour of Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina to support Democratic down-ballot candidates and oppose voting restrictions. The trip, branded the 'Take It Back Tour,' coincides with his term's end and growing speculation about a 2028 presidential run. Newsom frames the visit as a defense of civil rights against recent Supreme Court rulings and executive orders, while also seeking to solidify his standing as a leading Democratic contender.

via Politico|

#2028-presidential-election #democratic-party #gavin-newsom

obituary3 years ago•7 min saved

Kevin Phillips, Renowned Political Analyst and Author, Passes Away at 82

Kevin Phillips, a political analyst and author, has passed away at the age of 82. Known for his prediction of a Republican resurgence through the "Southern strategy," Phillips later had second thoughts about income inequality under three Republican presidents. His influential book, "The Emerging Republican Majority," refined earlier studies and predicted a rightward realignment in national politics driven by racial divisions and white discontent. Phillips popularized the term "New Right" and coined the term "Sun Belt." He authored several best-selling books, including "American Theocracy" and "Wealth and Democracy," which criticized Reagan administration policies. Phillips's views on Republican hegemony shifted over time, and he warned of the dangers of authoritarianism and overreaction to liberal permissiveness.

via The New York Times|

#gop-resurgence #kevin-phillips #obituary