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.

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.

Judging Presidential Debates

Their feelings don’t care about your facts.

Handicapping The Debate

Could Thursday’s match-up shake up the race?

SCOTUS: No Constitutional Right to Bring Noncitizen Spouse Into Country

A reasonable ruling with horrible consequences.

Supreme Court Upholds Red Flag Law

A reasonable ruling clarifying a poorly-written prior opinion.

Trump Got More Donations Than Biden After Conviction

A whopping $50 million donation from a single nepo baby put him over the top.

The World According to Trump

While foreign policy seldom decides American elections, it really should this year.

Kennedy Won’t Qualify for Debate

That’s some catch, that Catch-22.

Biden Offers Amnesty for Illegals Married to Americans

A morally right but politically fraught move.

Netanyahu Isolated

The war cabinet is gone. He now owns the war completely.

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Democrats Preparing for Trump Win

Progressive activists are preparing to “democracy-proof” the country.

Trump: No Taxes on Tips!

A nonsensical proposal.

Biden: Next POTUS Could Appoint Two SCOTUS Justices

He may be under-estimating.