The Language of Sexual Violence

We need a better vocabulary for treating the spectrum between rude and horrific.

Joe Biden Denies Tara Reade Allegations

The presumptive Democratic nominee says, “They aren’t true. This never happened.”

Justin Amash Running for Libertarian Nomination

The erstwhile Tea Party Republican is making a run for President.

More on Biden’s Low Profile

And some notes on Trump’s media exposure.

Whom do the Haters Hate More?

Some potentially good news for Biden,

Where is Joe? (Revisited)

Thoughts on Biden’s low profile and Trump’s daily exposure.

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participate in a tree planting ceremony in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day Wednesday, April 22, 2020, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks) President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participate in a tree planting ceremony in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day Wednesday, April 22, 2020, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

Trump in Trouble

Things are not looking good.

Michelle Obama Shouldn’t Be Vice President

Especially for Joe Biden.

Joe Biden as the Next George H.W. Bush?

Dan Drezner makes an interesting comparison.

Obama the Elder Statesman

The 58-year-old may have a post-presidency unmatched in history.

Sanders Endorses Biden

A much-needed call for unity.

Iowa was a Waste?

Who knew?

No, Biden Shouldn’t Move Left

Sanders supporters need to get on the bus.

Sanders Does the Right Thing

He has ended his bid for the Democratic nomination.

Wisconsin Voting Results Won’t Be Known for a Week

An irrelevant judicial order is being enforced for no apparent reason.

Wisconsin’s Election Mess

The state is voting during the high point of a global pandemic because Republicans forced it.

Bernie won’t go

Ego trumps all?

Bernie Sanders Won’t Drop Out

Even amidst a national crisis, he refuses to do the right thing.

Biden Sweeps Florida, Illinois, and Arizona

It’s time to end this thing.

Biden Shakes Up Campaign Staff

An encouraging sign.

Sanders Not Quitting Just Yet

The race is over but Bernie’s still running.

I Was Right All Along, Except When I Was Wrong

Looking back at my predictions about the 2020 Democratic race.

Biden All But Wraps it Up

He’s a long way from 1991 delegates but no one can beat him.

No, Biden Shouldn’t Name His Cabinet Now

There’s very little upside.

Coronavirus Could Kill Trump Presidency

We may be seeing the beginning of the end.

Biden’s Veep and Cabinet Choices

The former VP is focused on beating Bernie Sanders but his team is looking ahead.

Harris Endorses Biden

The Democratic wagons continue to circle around Biden.

The Dementia Election

Maybe it’s time to stop joking about senile politicians and do something about the issue.

Bernie Sanders is Toast

He’s repelling the people he needs to mount a comeback.

Joementum Kills Brokered Convention Dream

Nate Silver now gives Biden an 87% chance of winning the nomination outright.

Warren Blames Sanders for Dangerous Harassment

It doesn’t look like the Progressive wing is uniting any time soon.

American Gerontocracy

Is being ruled by the elderly a bad thing?

Bernie Sanders’ Soviet Sister City

There’s nothing to see here, folks.

Elizabeth Warren Ends Campaign

The inevitable has happened.

Getting Over What Happened to Elizabeth Warren

Women didn’t vote for her either. But that doesn’t mean sexism didn’t play a role in her loss.

Women Are Not a Voting Bloc II

A quick follow-up.

Bloomberg Drops Out, Endorses Biden

The wagons have been circled.

Why 2020 Democrats Were Able to Consolidate the Moderates and 2016 Republicans Weren’t

The races are more alike—and yet more different—than we seem to remember.

Women are Not a Voting Bloc

Four highly-qualified (and two less-qualified) women ran and lost in 2020.

Elizabeth Warren Couldn’t Win and Therefore Didn’t

She lost in both of her home states. She shouldn’t be embarrassed.

Bloomberg Spent Half a Billion for Little ROE

Not a great night for the former New York major. But he still has $54.5 billion to comfort him.

Super Tuesday Creates Joementum

A bad night for Bloomberg and Warren has radically reshaped the race.

A Democratic Turnout Problem?

Evidence from the four early states is not looking promising.

Warren Can’t Win

96 percent of the delegates have yet to be awarded. How can the race be down to two?

The Most Important Rule Of Surviving A Political Campaign Is: Don’t Quit!

The final delegate count may well be skewed.

Klobuchar Out

The field winnows further.

The Down Side of Early Voting

Many people have voted for candidates who aren’t running anymore.

Pete Buttigieg Drops Out

The Iowa winner and New Hampshire runner-up has acknowledged the inevitable.

A White Guy in His 70s Will Be President in 2021

The women, minority, and non-geriatric candidates have been all but eliminated from the race.