RUY TEIXEIRA: Redistricting Isn’t the Democrats’ Problem. “Put all this together and the incentive structure for today’s Democratic politicians comes into focus. They are far more likely to be rewarded by their voters for no-holds-barred liberalism than to be punished for their lack of moderation or willingness to compromise. This has left the Democrats in poor shape to course correct against the loss of moderate-to-conservative working-class voters in the age of Trump. Even if individual Democratic politicians wish to do so, the pressures to stay within the bounds of Democratic orthodoxy are enormous. Sticking with the true faith generates adulation from activists, favorable media coverage, and gushers of donations. Breaking ranks risks unhinged attacks on social media and accusations of helping the Right and undermining ‘democracy.’ Not too many Democratic politicians want to take that risk.”

So long as the Democrats’ distraction from their real problems keep them in the minority and out of the White House, I really don’t have much reason to complain.