Three lessons from Donald Trump's second, closer acquittal 📊 February 14, 2021

On parties, opinion leaders, and malapportionment

Dear reader,

On Saturday, the US Senate acquitted former president Donald Trump on charges that he incited an insurrection against the government. This was anticipated well ahead of time. But the 57-43 vote — including 10 Republicans — in favor of conviction nevertheless teaches us several valuable lessons about the state of democracy, the parties, and public opinion.

Below, I have commented on these lessons, summarized the work I did last week, and offered a look at the week ahead. There are a few articles I hope you’ll check out.

Be well,

—Elliott