Opinion

Why democracy reform is good for Republicans, too

Lee Drutman is a senior fellow in the Political Reform program at the New America think tank.

In the aftermath of the horrific events of Jan. 6, some Republicans denounced the mob violence as “unacceptable and un-American.” They have urged their party to reject the fringe conspiracism, understanding the long-term danger to the GOP and to democracy itself. Some are fearing for their personal safety. But they are fighting an uphill battle. They need a lifeline.