Outside the Beltway

Some additional (and longwinded) perspective.

I don’t think its stolen valor, but Walz has played it loose when referring to his service

The Democrats are in a good place heading into their convention.

Where will it go?

Staging is important.

His Presidential aspirations may have played a big factor

The anti-DEI party is suddenly really concerned about identity

Some thoughts and the chance for you all to discuss.

The reset is real.

Or more charitably, forgets due to cognitive decline

Perfectly sensible suggestions that are unconstitutional, politically infeasible, or both.

Spoiler: the same people often work at both

They’re apparently ongoing. Who knew?

* if you are an African parasite

A better articulation of the problem.

Bonus track: “I am not Christian”

I question the strategy.

Running for President as Vice President is uniquely challenging.

It’s not been a great few days for J. D. Vance

An odd juxtaposition in the major press.

Facts versus framing, with a little Mandela effect thrown in for good measure.

Apparently even she gets it wrong.

Meanwhile: rain is still wet; sun is still hot.

A fresh choice provides room for movement.

We’re back to Square 1.

Unity is good, and “coronation” is the wrong word.

Taking a closer look at Cooper, Kelly, and Shapiro

Is all diversity created equal?

It’s logical, maybe even inevitable. But is it a good idea?

More endorsement and support for Harris.

The number of scenarios has diminished.

A development as shocking as it was inevitable.

What if 2024 was a “West Wing” episode?

Cruelty with compound interest.

Stuck in the semi-public stage.

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

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

I question the timing.

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

A basic run down and ranking.

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

Some interesting, if unworkable, ideas.

Caution about making too many assumptions.

Doubling down on the MAGA.

Did Trump’s stoic reaction win him the election?

Expect an appeal and a long wait

History rhymes in uncanny ways

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

Impressive photojournalism.