Large majorities of voters support taxing millionaires and protecting social security. Ari Melber Read Quote
The first-in-the-nation Iowa caucus is crucial for every presidential campaign. Ari Melber Read Quote
Iowa is especially critical for underdog and cash-strapped campaigns, because the caucus system relies on grassroots organizing, enabling candidates with time for retail politicking to beat better-funded rivals. So underdogs usually seize on the state. Ari Melber Read Quote
As every newspaper reader, liberal activist, or parliamentary junkie knows, the overarching barrier to most of Obama’s agenda is the abuse of the filibuster in the Senate. In fact, several of Obama’s second term priorities are not ideas in search of a majority – they are majorities in search of an up-or-down vote. Ari Melber Read Quote
When I get serious criticism – if I get serious criticism – it’s about how I’m thinking and engaging in a topic. I can’t think of an example of someone saying, ‘You’re too nice.’ Ari Melber Read Quote
I think the challenge for anyone in a visible industry, whether it’s media, government, or political organizing, is to take serious criticism seriously and not to live in the shadows of the noise and the concern trolls. Ari Melber Read Quote
My hope is to be a trusted utensil for viewers. Like, literally, ‘That thing works. I can rely on that thing.’ Ari Melber Read Quote
I feel like I’m totally me, and I feel like the show reflects my intensity, my vibe, and my search for evidence and answers. Ari Melber Read Quote
Democracy functions better when donors push politicians to win campaigns based on their defining issues instead of using financial pressure for policy changes, favors, or special access. Ari Melber Read Quote
