To Understand Today’s Left, Remember Daniel Patrick Moynihan

The author argues that insights and strategies from the late senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan could help the contemporary left regain political strength and relevance. The piece examines Moynihan's political philosophy, emphasizing his pragmatic approach and reliance on empirical evidence for effective policy-making. The author critiques the current left's strategies as overly ideological and disconnected from practical solutions. By invoking Moynihan's legacy, the analysis suggests that revisiting his ideas could inspire a more effective leftist approach, highlighting the timelessness of pragmatic governance and evidence-based policy.