The value of a political party is that it makes things easier for candidates and voters. Voters get a useful on-ballot shorthand for “this person generally agrees with me.” Candidates get resources and support — but also a big pool of people who will see that shorthand and vote for them.
Biden moves could help shape political landscape in his favor
As he nears the end of his first term, President Biden, a long-standing institutionalist, is growing more comfortable using the...