Vote, Just Not for Kooks
Jonah Goldberg discusses why he avoids giving voting advice, noting that ideological progress is not tied to electoral outcomes. He observes that only a small, informed segment of the electorate seeks his opinion. The piece references the upcoming Wisconsin primary on August 11, 2026, in Madison.
- ▪Goldberg receives voting advice requests from a niche group of voters.
- ▪He explains his reluctance to advise because progress isn’t linked to election results.
- ▪The article mentions Wisconsin’s primary election scheduled for August 11, 2026, in Madison.
- ▪Goldberg’s background includes roles at The Dispatch, National Review, and the American Enterprise Institute.
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| Original publisher | The Dispatch |
| Canonical URL | https://thedispatch.com/article/voting-party-ideology-talarico-paxton/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 |
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Jonah Goldberg / August 12, 2026 Vote, Just Not for Kooks Ideological progress doesn’t move in lockstep with electoral success or failure. Politics Wisconsin residents vote in the state's primary election on August 11, 2026, in Madison. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Wisconsin residents vote in the state's primary election on August 11, 2026, in Madison. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email (0) Open and scroll to the comments section I often get asked for my advice on how to vote.
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