Outside the Beltway

It’s becoming just another day off work!

My two cents.

Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs survey has some interesting results.

The panic continues. Is it warranted?

Asset forfeiture may finally get reined in.

What’s more important, appearances or action?

Should the government need a warrant to get information it can buy on the open market?

Shut it down for the day, because it isn’t going to get better than this one.

In a world of fixed positions, is debating in good faith really worth it?

An extremely unlikely scenario.

When a go-to “nonpartisan” defender breaks rank does that change your opinion?

What about Biden?

Politicians and other thought leaders are playing with fire.

Separating rhetoric from action.

Diving into the structure of Alabama’s districts and highlighting deep problems.

A surprising ruling on the Voting Rights Act.

This time, it’s the feds.

Thinking about what is predictive as well as the usefulness of historical case studies.

Some interesting (and potentially disturbing) polling trends.

Thoughts on Pence and Christie.

Eight state have withdrawn from a system to prevent illegal voting because of ignorance and agitation.

Horse race coverage in all the things.

There’s been a load of compromising.

From the “you can’t this stuff up” file.

On to the Senate.

A perennial question.

There’s a fine line between upholding cultural norms and structural racism.

Shockingly, the current President’s numbers are worse than his predecessor’s.

Neither Republicans nor Democrats are happy. But one man is.

Tuberville claims he was taken “out of context.”

We almost wrecked the economy . . . for this?

A true inspiration

Another hat for the pile.

Out Trumping Trump is possible because of Trump.

Perfect timing, it would seem.

Are they bored? Delusional?

Faint praise edition.

Virginia’s governor is reportedly taking a shot at the 2024 Republican nomination.

A sign of the times.

Every once in a blue moon, a glimpse of humanity can be seen.

When prejudice overrides simple humanity.

It is something we need to think about.

Can the fat man take down the elephant in the room?

Does a successful, moderate governor stand any chance in today’s GOP?

The state Senate has amended the bill considerably.

When we do it, it’s negotiation. When they do it, it’s hostage taking—and terrorism.

A bill in Alabama would bar Chinese nationals from buying property in the state.

Striking the balance between cruel and misleading.

Running for office or just running?

The nation’s highest court has gone all woke.