Bill Richardson, 1947-2023

The longtime politician and statesman is gone at 75.

Our Present Petty Polarized Politics

Common ground is, sadly, bad politics.

Rank-Ordered Preferences

More thinking about the 2024 GOP primary.

Trump’s Stranglehold on Republican Voters

The base is remaining loyal to the only candidate they think can beat Biden.

Et tu, Lexington?

The Economist joins the “Biden is too old” bandwagon.

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Is Mitch McConnell Still Fit to Lead?

It’s time for transparency on the Republican Leader’s health.

Donald Trump Promises Retribution if Re-Elected

Yet more evidence of an unfit, unstable candidate.

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Mitch McConnell’s Health Woes Continue

The Senate Republican Leader had another concerning incident.

Giuliani Defamed Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss

A federal court has ruled, now the question is one of damages.

Testing Section 3

State election officials are standing by for challenges to Trump’s right to run.

More Stupid Poll Tricks

Corrupt and crazy versus old and confused.

Trump’s First Federal Trial Set For 2024

For the moment, the “January 6th” trial begins on March 4th, 2024

Stupid Polling Tricks

Americans don’t want either Trump or Biden! Film at 11.

(Last) Sunday’s Discussion Question Revisited

Wherein I finally reveal my answer (spoiler: it is hardly surprising). And, also, wherein despite the goal of brevity, I fail at that goal.

Indictments Are Hurting Trump

The people want a fast trial and think he’s guilty and should go to jail.

GOP Debate Most-Watched Show on TV

A surpringly large number tuned in to see people who won’t be the nominee.

Musical Lawyers

A shift in the legal team in GA.

First Republican Debate of 2024 Season

Vivek Ramaswamy’s national coming out party was, well, interesting.

Poll Shows Iowa GOP “Divided”

But what does this actually mean?

Democrats Worried About Youngkin

Virginia’s governor has raised a ton of money.

14th Amendment Solutions

One weird trick could save us from Trump.

Sunday Discussion Question

Who is the GOP’s best option to beat Biden and why?

The Quest for a Non-Trump Republican

The Establishment is desperate for an alternative that’s not coming.

Trump Lawyers: Win Some, Lose Some

They chose the ticket, now they are going for the ride.

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Transwomen Banned from Chess Competition

A decision that makes no obvious sense.

Why Trump Will Most Likely Be Convicted If Any Trial Moves Forward

tl;dr: Trump is a nightmare client & nightmare clients don’t do well in criminal courts

Whither Centrism?

What to call non-crazies who aren’t Democrats?

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Raining On Parades

With the help of Popehat, I call out issues with the Fulton County case &, in doing so, piss everyone off

Next Up: Georgia

The next Trump indictment looks like it is coming this week.

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Kamala Harris Taking Leading Role in 2024 Campaign

A counterintuitive move.

American Physicians Make a Lot of Money!

They average more than any other occupation and considerably more than their European counterparts.

Righting Past Wrongs

Thousands of LGBTQ veterans are seeking to have their discharges upgraded.

Republicans Repudiated in Ohio

Another example of the power of the abortion issue.

Biden Energy Subsidies More Popular Than Projected

The projections were way off—in a good way.

The Town Without Elections Redux

Updating the political saga of Newbern, Alabama.

Mafia Don

Playing to type.

Dan Patrick’s Response to the Texas A&M Faculty Suspension Controversy

His column in the Houston Chronicle fails to impress.

Televising Trump’s Trial

His lawyers and Democratic lawmakers are urging an exception.

Federal Court Declares Portion of Mississippi’s Constitution Unconstitutional

Permanent felon disenfranchisement is unconstitutional.

Trump Vows to ‘Come After’ Foes

If you thought the first term was bad, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

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Biden Wants Federal Workers Back at the Office

A pandemic-inspired perk seems to be going away.

Pence Speaks the Truth

Trump asked him to overturn the election.

Florida’s School Censorship Runs Into Roadblocks

The state has banned the teaching of science in science classes.

Unenthusiastic Voters Not Donating

The electorate is less alarmed than it was four years ago. Which is good!

On Hand-Counting of Ballots

It’s a really bad method

The World Is Catching Up

Americans have taken the dominance of the Women’s National Team for granted.

Is Trump Protected Because Of “Political Speech”?

Why “the First Amendment protects Trump” defense doesn’t make sense

National Review Attacks the Indictment

And they make an argument for lawlessness.

The Biggest Trump Indictment

The one we’ve all been waiting for.