Jacob Hacker Weighs In on the Future of the Democratic Party

June 17, 2016

An article in the New Republic, “The Split: 19 Reasons the Democrats Will Remain Divided and What It will Mean for the Future” takes a lengthy look at the ramifications of the Bernie/Hillary political divide. The editors ask political scientists, historians, artists and advocates to express their views on the causes of the new progressive movement, the history of leftism in the party, and the possible future of Democratic party. 

As one of 23 experts, Jacob Hacker weighs in on many of the issues —  from the expectations of the Obama presidency to Bernie’s rise to what is fueling the party split and what will bring about long-lasting progressive change.

See full article here.