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.

No, Swalwell Won’t Be the Last Democrat to Exit

A silly story for the silly season.

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Jeffrey Epstein and Guilt by Association

A weird media narrative has formed.

Eric Swalwell Drops Out of Race Nobody Knew He Was Running

We won’t have a little-known Congressman from somewhereoranother to kick around any more.

Trump’s Polling in Perspective

While significantly more Americans disapprove of his job performance than approve, recovery is still possible.

Incoming Navy Chief to Retire After Scandal

Adm. William Moran had been set to become Chief of Naval Operations in three weeks.

Open Forum

Where you can’t be off topic because there IS no topic.

Trump Approval at Record Highs (But Still Terrible)

Nearly half the country thinks he’s not a terrible President.

1975 Warren vs 1975 Biden on Busing

A law review article written when the former was a student provides an interesting contrast.

Are Our Critics and Commentators too White?

Should the pundit class look more like America?

Summertime in Alaska, it’s 90 Above

Anchorage had record high temperatures yesterday.

Whither Green Eyeshade Conservatives?

We could use a man like Herbert Hoover again.

No, the Supreme Court isn’t about to Stop Congress from Delegating to the Executive

A law professor reads too much into a cryptic concurrence.

Open Forum

Where you can’t be off topic because there IS no topic.

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Harris Softens Busing Stance

The surging candidate seems to be trying to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

Justin Amash Leaves GOP with BothSides Op-ed

The Republican Party is ruining the country. But so are the Democrats?

Census Won’t Have Citizenship Question

The Trump Administration has officially conceded to the rule of law.

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Postal Service Pushing Massive Wage and Benefit Cuts

Under pressure to cut costs and unable to cut services, the workers are the likely victims.

Open Forum

Where you can’t be off topic because there IS no topic.

Nike Pulls Old Glory Flag After Kaepernick Complaint

The ex-athlete has picked a bizarre target.

Democratic Primary Polling All Over the Place

News outlets are hyping small swings in their surveys but the race is pretty much where it was when it began.

Education Deserts a Fact of Life

Rural Americans are much less likely to go to college than their urban counterparts. Is there a solution?

Bergdahl’s Sentence Could be Reduced Because of Trump Comments

Can the commander-in-chief’s tweets be unlawful command influence?

NBA Free Agency is the Best Free Agency

Every offseason re-aligns the sport in fascinating ways.

Buttigieg Raised $24.8 Million

Mayor Pete is raking in the dough.

Anti-Harris Backlash After Debate Attacks on Biden?

POLITICO reports that some Democratic activists think she went too far.

Open Forum

Where you can’t be off topic because there IS no topic.

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Should the LGB Separate from the T?

A leading same-sex marriage advocate is pushing back on the trans movement.

Should NeverTrumpers Become Democrats?

A considerable number of Republican have effectively left our party over Donald Trump. Should we go all the way?

Not Your Great-Grandfather’s Presidency

The job laid out by the Framers in Article II of the Constitution has expanded a mite.

Harris Sees Debate Bump While Biden Holds Steady

At look at the before and after polling numbers.

Bernie Sanders Wants to ‘Rotate’ Conservatives Off Supreme Court

The Vermont Senator has a bizarre alternative to court packing.

Senate Declines to Rein in Trump’s War Power

The Kaine-Udall amendment has met its predictable end.

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Border Bill Splits Democratic Caucus

Speaker Nancy Pelosi suffered a major defeat on a signature issue.

Gorsuch Confounding Expectations

President Trump’s first Supreme Court appointment has joined the liberal bloc on several cases.

The Politics of Ending Private Insurance

Is the Sanders-Warren position too extreme for the general election?

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Government Cracking Down on Robocalls

Various federal and state agencies are enforcing existing laws while Congress scrambles to update them.

Six Months Without a SECDEF

The Pentagon has been headed by Acting Secretaries for an unprecedented period. Does it really matter?

Open Forum

Where you can’t be off-topic because there IS no topic.

Is Biden Gaffeproof?

Do Uncle Joe’s steady poll numbers tell us anything meaningful about 2020?

Elizabeth Warren: Lecturer or Explainer?

Is her professorial skill a liability or an asset?

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Bernie Sanders Wants Taxpayers to Pay Off All College Loans

The Democratic Socialist wants to absorb $1.6 trillion of student debt.

Open Forum

Where you can’t be off-topic because there IS no topic.

Open Forum

Where you can’t be off-topic because there IS no topic.

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House Votes to Repeal 9/11 AUMF

Democrats are trying to rein in President Trump. It won’t work.

Robocalls Go From Annoying to Dangerous

Hospital phone lines are being overwhelmed.

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USA Falling Behind on 5G and Doing it Wrong Besides

Not only are we deploying it more slowly than China and others but we’re doing it in a way that will live behind rural Americans.

Open Forum

Where you can’t be off-topic because there IS no topic.

Army Expert Soldier Badge Approved

An idea that’s both long overdue and problematic.