12 Notes From A Political Autopsy

Here are some good notes for measuring our progress forward.
The short version is below. Read the article for a fuller explanation of each point.

1. The people aren’t the problem.
2. Even when you’ve been cheated, there can be room for improvement.
3. Don’t pretend you didn’t lose.
4. Accept responsibility.
5. It’s not about settling scores. It’s about changing the game.
6. Trade was decisive.
7. Some people got it right.
8. Bigotry and economic fear aren’t mutually exclusive.
9. It’s hard to win the votes of people you dislike.
10. The Democratic Party needs a “Democracy Spring.”
11. The left isn’t the enemy. It’s the future.
12. This is the call-up.