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.
President Joe Biden wears his aviator sunglasses while working at the Resolute Desk, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in the Oval Office. President Joe Biden wears his aviator sunglasses while working at the Resolute Desk, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in the Oval Office.

Biden Drops Re-Election Bid

A development as shocking as it was inevitable.

Sorkin’s Fantasy

What if 2024 was a “West Wing” episode?

Bob Newhart, 1929-2024

The legendary comedian is gone at 94.

Forced Relocation of Migrants

Cruelty with compound interest.

Israel-Iran Proxy War Expands to Yemen

The fight has now expanded to a third front.

Sunday Tabs

President Joe Biden talks to reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, for his trip to Europe. President Joe Biden talks to reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, for his trip to Europe.

Biden in Black and White

The President’s support is considerably stronger among Black Democrats.

Trump Being Trump

Even getting shot, he can’t pretend to be a unifying force for long.

MAGA is Getting More MAGA

Trump’s second term would be much worse than his first.

Democrats Overwhelmingly Want Biden Off Ticket

Efforts to oust him from the race have picked up steam.

Biden’s Supreme Court Plan

Some interesting, if unworkable, ideas.

Trump Picks J.D. for V.P

Doubling down on the MAGA.

The Shot Heard Round the World

Did Trump’s stoic reaction win him the election?

Trump Assassination Attempt Update

We don’t know much but the early details are all too familiar.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, 1928-2024

“Dr. Ruth” is gone at 96.

Richard Simmons, 1948-2024

The1980s fitness icon is gone at 76.

The Trump Assassination Attempt

A shocking if perhaps unsurprising development.

Weekend Tabs

Polls, Damn Polls, and Aggregators

There’s something for everyone in the post-debate surveys.

Biden Press Conference Doesn’t Stop Bleeding

A relatively strong performance doesn’t change the narrative.

Clooney and Pelosi Join ‘Replace Biden’ Effort

The President’s demand that Democrats shut up and rally behind him is going unheeded.

Thursday’s Forum

We’re Stuck With Biden

Democrats desperate for a different nominee are falling in line as the President refuses to go.

Polls Continue Trumpward Shift

The slide continues.

Post-Debate Polling Trends

The changes are minor but in the wrong direction for the guy who’s behind.

French Elections Leave  Quel Désordre

The far right won the first round. The far left won the second. It’s a mess.

President Joe Biden talks to reporters as he departs an event with attendees from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting, Friday, January 20, 2023, in the East Room of the White House. President Joe Biden talks to reporters as he departs an event with attendees from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting, Friday, January 20, 2023, in the East Room of the White House.

Biden and the Media Narrative

Are the press out to get the President? Or abetting a coverup?

Design Matters

UK 2024 edition.

Biden Fails to Assuage Performance Fears

The big interview did little to ease doubts that he’s up to another four years.

But What About Trump?

Biden is old and in diminished capacity. His opponent is old, in diminished capacity, and a horrible human being.

Is Joe Biden Fit to Serve?

The Replace Biden bandwagon continues rolling. Evidence is mounting that he needs to get on it.

President Joe Biden announces new efforts by his Administration to crack down on junk fees, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in the White House Rose Garden. President Joe Biden announces new efforts by his Administration to crack down on junk fees, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in the White House Rose Garden.

Biden Agrees to High Stakes Stephanopoulos Interview

The President is going all-in to undo the damage from the debate.

SCOTUS Not as Radical as You Think!

Who are you going to believe, the WSJ or your lying eyes?

Democrats Looking to Strike Back at Supreme Court

Impeach the Justices! Pack the Court!

Presidential Immunity and the Catch-22 of American Politics

All of the legal remedies are impossible.

SCOTUS on Presidential Immunity: It Depends

Too little, too late.

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SCOTUS Upholds Penalties for Homelessness

Cruel punishment is not unusual.

SCOTUS Overturns Chevron

The court amplified its power at the expense of the administrative state.

Biden’s Catastrophic Debate Performance

A second Trump presidency got much more likely last night.

Trump Leads Biden Going into Tonight’s Debate

He’s doing better in all the swing states but one than in 2020.

Jamaal Bowman Defeated in Primary

The Gaza conflict has ousted a member of “the Squad.”

Biden to Pardon Veterans Convicted for Gay Sex

A long overdue move.

Assange Pleas Guilty and Will Be Freed

The only let him go so long out of kindness I suppose.

The Cult of Trump

Planting a flag.