Posts by James Joyner

James Joyner
About James Joyner
James Joyner is a Professor of Security Studies. He's a former Army officer and Desert Storm veteran. Views expressed here are his own. Follow James on Twitter @DrJJoyner.

Google Account Hell

I’m about to lose access to the primary email account I’ve had for more than a dozen years.

Normalizing Hysteria

Donald Trump is not Adolf Hitler. But that’s not the standard.

Trump Victory Spawns National Freak-Out

Americans are rioting in the streets because they don’t like the outcome of a democratic election.

The ‘Popular Vote’ is Irrelevant

The candidate I voted for got more than 200,000 votes for president than the winner. I’m okay with that.

Random Observations on Trump’s Election

Trying to make sense of that which makes no sense.

The Biggest F- You in Human History?

Michael Moore’s pre-election analysis is looking shockingly prescient.

As The Revolving Door Turns

A senior congressional staffer is taking a new job that happens to coincide with her boss’ committee assignment.

Trump, Populism, and Anti-Semitic Dog Whistles

Distinguishing between anti-elite populism and coded anti-Semitism is next to impossible.

Meh Hillary

It has become necessary to destroy the party in order to save it.

Clinton’s Lead Shrinking Ever So Slightly

Her numbers are steady; he’s reclaiming Republican voters.

Clinton-Cartwright Comparisons Don’t Hold Up

Clinton is getting no special treatment by the standards of her high-powered peers.

Clinton, Inc.

The personal, the political, and the Foundation are so intertwined as to be one enterprise.

Most Damaging Presidential Run, Ever?

Has any major party nominee for president ever damaged his reputation in this manner?

Trump’s Damaged Brand

Donald Trump is losing something much more important to him that an election.

The Third And Thankfully Last Presidential Debate of 2016

Last night’s debate, sadly, lived down to my expectations.

I Question The Timing

News outlets are suddenly finding out that Trump was a cad in 2005. Film at 11.

Erick Erickson’s Struggles

The erstwhile Republican firebrand and current NeverTrumper shares his personal struggles.

A Bizarre, No Good, Second Debate

Trump was alternately somnambulant, petulant, stalking, incoherent, and dangerous.

What Happens if Trump is Un-nominated?

Some early musings on a political fantasy that’s less implausible than it was 12 hours ago.

Trump Caught on Tape Being Trump, Shocking Trump Supporters

An 11-year-old tape of the Republican nominee making misogynistic comments should surprise no one.

Is Nuance Still Possible in American Politics?

Damon Linker writes, “Millions of people disagree with your political views. That doesn’t make them moral monsters.”

Trump Gaining With Less Educated Whites, Losing With College Grads

Donald Trump is doing worse with white voters than Mitt Romney did in 2012.

Pence Probably Won VP Debate; Almost Certainly Won’t Matter

It’s possible that Mike Pence won and Donald Trump still lost. It won’t matter.

Trump’s Dangerous ‘Rigged Election’ Nonsense

The Republican nominee is threatening our fragile democracy.

NYT Publishes Illegally Obtained Trump Tax Records

America’s newspaper of records has published three pages of stolen tax documents from 1995.

First Clinton-Trump Debate and Low Expectations Redux

Judging 2016 by historical standards hasn’t worked out well thus far.

First Clinton-Trump Debate Confirms Low Expectations

Trump had a much lower bar than Clinton going in. Neither cleared it.

Party Realignment Fantasies

David Brooks thinks American politics “Could get ugly” before the ship gets righted.

Hijacking the National Anthem

Athletes are sitting out the Star Spangled Banner to air their grievances. Management is pushing back.

Clinton Foundation Donors Got Access to Secretary of State Clinton

A majority of her non-government visitors coincidentally donated to her nonprofit.

Fox News Sums Up Clinton-Trump Race Brilliantly

Most Americans distrust Clinton. More distrust Trump.

Retired Generals Should Stay Out of Politics

My latest for War on the Rocks.

Conventions Helped Trump More, Even Though His Was Awful and Hers Wasn’t

The one with the better convention seems to have lost ground over the last two weeks.

Trump Leads Clinton After Convention Bounce

The worst convention in history has given Trump a yuuge bounce.

Could Crazy Donald Trump Actually Win The Presidency?

While a Clinton landslide seems obvious after the dumpster fire of a Republican convention, the race is close.

A Bizarre First Day for Republican National Convention

I haven’t yet watched any of the 2016 Republican National Convention but the first day was a beauty.

ObamaCare Having Predictable Effects on Healthcare Market

We’re further from a public option than we were in 2009. The need for it has become more acute.

Police Killing People with Drones

The Dallas shooting spree ended with police killing the perpetrator with a drone. I’m okay with that.

EU Leaders Must Keep Calm and Carry On

Early panic over the Brexit referendum was an overreaction. It’s time for statesmanship.

Clinton Campaign Pays for Obama Trip (But Not Really)

As President Obama starts campaigning for Hillary Clinton, a perennial question arises.

Marines Change Weight Standards to Reflect Modern Times

Marines, especially female Marines, will be allowed to be heavier in the new year.

No Charges Against Clinton Despite ‘Extremely Careless’ Safeguarding of Classified Information

The presumptive Democratic nominee for president won’t be going to jail. But we knew that.

Too Many Generals?

My latest for The National Interest has posted.

Kevin Durant Taking His Talents to Oakland

In the biggest NBA free agent move since LeBron James left and returned to Cleveland, Kevin Durant is joining the Golden State Warriors.