David S. Bernstein

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Boston magazine contributing editor, formerly Boston Phoenix, WGBH. Covering local, state, & national politics and policy. Bylines in The Atlantic, Politico Magazine, etc.

Where to Find Them

David S. Bernstein hosts and writes Good Politics/Bad Politics . They also write for David S. Bernstein on Substack.

Recently: “How 2026 Affects 2028” on Good Politics/Bad Politics (October 2026); “Trump’s Midterms Closing” on Good Politics/Bad Politics (October 2026); “Something Is Mental” on Good Politics/Bad Politics (October 2026); “2028 Campaign Books Are Here” on Good Politics/Bad Politics (October 2026); “Voters Seem Annoyed” on Good Politics/Bad Politics (September 2026); “Tyrannical Nurses Want Your Baby” on Good Politics/Bad Politics (September 2026).

What They Said

“Before that happens, I’d expect centrists with electability arguments, such as Josh Shapiro and Andy Beshear, to struggle.” — David S. Bernstein on Josh Shapiro, Good Politics/Bad Politics

David S. Bernstein in his Good Politics/Bad Politics newsletter, October 2026, speculating on how the midterm results could shape the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. The line follows his prediction of a Democratic race to the left.

Good Politics/Bad Politics · 2026-10-28 Permalink → Listen →
“It has also captured the bulk of Republican primary voters, who have nominated hucksters from the MAGA marketplace for high office—Paxton, as well as Vivek Ramaswamy, Andy Biggs, and others—who are currently endangering the GOP’s ability to win important elections.” — David S. Bernstein on Vivek Ramaswamy and Andy Biggs, Good Politics/Bad Politics

Bernstein was criticizing right-wing influencers and the Republican nominees they have helped elevate.

Good Politics/Bad Politics · 2026-10-15 Permalink → Listen →

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