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What’s Wrong with Political Parties?

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What’s Wrong with Political Parties?

Lee and James chat with Didi Kuo about how to fix political parties.

May 26, 2026

Lee Drutman, James Wallner, Didi Kuo

A Blueprint for Healthier Political Parties

White wooden building labeled as the birthplace of the Republican Party, surrounded by green foliage.

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A Blueprint for Healthier Political Parties

To rebuild U.S. political parties, leaders must focus on local organizations, talent, fundraising, and competition.

Mar 31, 2026

Lee Drutman, Didi Kuo, Mark Schmitt

The Great Retreat: How Political Parties Should Behave and Why They Don’t

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The Great Retreat: How Political Parties Should Behave and Why They Don’t

Examining the decline of democratic capitalism, Didi Kuo traces how strong political parties are key to connecting citizens and government.

Feb 3, 2025

Didi Kuo

The Realistic Promise of Multiparty Democracy in the United States

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The Realistic Promise of Multiparty Democracy in the United States

A collection of essays show the importance of political parties, the benefits of having more than two, and a path to multiparty democracy.

Jan 9, 2024

Mark Schmitt, Didi Kuo, Julia Azari, Jennifer Wendling, Lisa Disch, Will Horne, Oscar Pocasangre

Political Parties: What Are They Good For?

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Political Parties: What Are They Good For?

In this series, leading scholars of parties and politics update the long debate on how democratic do political parties have to be.

Dec 11, 2019

Lilliana Mason, Daniel Schlozman, Julie Wronski, Mark Schmitt, Lee Drutman, Didi Kuo, Sheri Berman, Lily Geismer, Sam Rosenfeld, John Kane

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What’s Wrong with Political Parties?

A Blueprint for Healthier Political Parties

The Great Retreat: How Political Parties Should Behave and Why They Don’t

The Realistic Promise of Multiparty Democracy in the United States

Political Parties: What Are They Good For?