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Vanderbilt's First and Only Nonpartisan Political Journal

Vanderbilt Political Review

Vanderbilt's First and Only Nonpartisan Political Journal

Vanderbilt Political Review

Vanderbilt's First and Only Nonpartisan Political Journal

Vanderbilt Political Review

Opinion: Talk Less, Smile More: The New Democratic Strategy

Opinion: Talk Less, Smile More: The New Democratic Strategy

Adam Hosein, Senior Editor April 13, 2025

To call the second Trump administration thus far a whirlwind would drastically understate the magnitude of the past few months on the federal government’s structure. Chaos has permeated Washington, D.C....

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Opinion: Let Them Piss in Peace

Shunnar Virani, Senior Editor February 11, 2025

On Nov. 6 at 5:37 a.m. Eastern, Donald Trump was projected by the Associated Press as the next president of the United States. By winning Wisconsin, Trump brought his electoral total to 277 votes, securing...

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Blue Dog Democrats: A Dying Breed

Shunnar Virani, Senior Editor November 6, 2024

On Oct. 28, two ballot boxes were set on fire, endangering and destroying hundreds of ballots. These ballot boxes were in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. Vancouver is the largest city in Washington’s...

Op-Ed: “Diva Down”: The Short Rise and Fall of George Santos

Op-Ed: “Diva Down”: The Short Rise and Fall of George Santos

Mirabelle Pierre-Louis, Contributor April 1, 2024

Members of Congress and amused “X” users alike said good riddance to the House’s biggest diva and, most notoriously, biggest fraud in December, following his expulsion from the House of Representatives....

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Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson Elected as U.S. Speaker of the House

Bianca Bays October 30, 2023

Following 22 days of congressional gridlock, the U.S. House of Representatives has finally reached a decision: Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson will assume the role of Speaker of the House. The resolution...

The House Ousts McCarthy

The House Ousts McCarthy

Sarah “Bella” Roth, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2023

On October 3rd, Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was voted out of his position as Speaker of the House in an unprecedented move catalyzed by the most conservative members of his own party. These events represent...

Redistricting: We're Not Done Yet

Redistricting: We’re Not Done Yet

Max McCall November 12, 2022
Mid-decade redistricting is not particularly common. However, this may be starting to change, as parties become more brutal in their political machinations.

Senate Republicans found a new political football, and Tennessee’s Senators are kicking it.

Jansen Hammock, Contributor November 9, 2021

Both Sen. Bill Hagerty and Sen. Marsha Blackburn are joining forces with other Senate Republicans to introduce the No Hearing, No Vote Act. This Act would prevent Senate Democrats from using reconciliation,...

The Democratic Candidates for the Speaker of the House

The Democratic Candidates for the Speaker of the House

Brogan Dice, Contributor October 20, 2021

In a time where the Democratic party holds control over the Legislative Branch, it would seem that now is the time for those in power to assert themselves for years into the future. However, lingering...

OP-ED: The Implications of Charles Booker's Senate Race Against Rand Paul

OP-ED: The Implications of Charles Booker’s Senate Race Against Rand Paul

Nikhil Polepalli October 15, 2021

For the past 22 years, the two Kentucky seats in the United States Senate have been controlled by Republicans. The two current senators—Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul—have held...

The Story Behind Manchin and Sinema's Obstruction

The Story Behind Manchin and Sinema’s Obstruction

Aaditi Lele, Contributor October 13, 2021

For most Democrats on Capitol Hill, mention of Senators Manchin or Sinema conjures a single, jarring image— a human roadblock. And that’s no exaggeration. The two Democratic senators,—representing...

Will Biden's “Build Back Better” Agenda Actually Build a Better Future for Gen Z?

Will Biden’s “Build Back Better” Agenda Actually Build a Better Future for Gen Z?

Adam Messinger, Contributor October 5, 2021

As lawmakers continue to push President Biden’s infrastructure bill and $3.5 trillion social spending plan through Congress, many details of Biden’s agenda remain up in the air. While the $3.5 trillion...

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