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In Defense of Throat Clearing

It’s bad writing, but a necessary evil.

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Congressional Republicans Always Cave

They may whine and bluster, but Trump always gets their votes.

Was Bombing Iran Legal, Redux

For all practical purposes, the Constitutional war powers have been stood on their head.

The Domestic Politics of the Iran Strike

Democrats are mostly condemning it and Republicans are divided.

Trump Has Approved Iran War Plans

Whatever that means.

Seeing Double on Doubling Down

Resisting gaslighting must be social. It’s crucial for those who oppose Trump’s falsehoods to remind each other, again and again, that 2 + 2 = 4.

Trump Not Enforcing the Law

Presidents have wide latitude in this area but many say 47 is exceeding his authority.

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Mitch McConnell Announces Retirement

Don’t let the door . . .

Legalizing Corruption

The 47th President had a busy Monday.

Biden Names Carriers Clinton and Bush

A surprising honor.

Trump Raked in $200 Million Since Election

The real crime is what’s legal.

Trump Loses to Carroll Yet Again

Yet again, a court affirms he committed sexual assault.

The Cognitive Dissonance of It All

A GOP member of Congress on deportations.

Trump’s Mandate

It’s neither unprecedented nor powerful. It doesn’t exist.

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A Status Quo Election

Our long national nightmare is not over.

Are We Seeing a Realignment?

Subtle demographic changes may have created a tipping point.

Jimmy Carter Turns 100

The 39th President hits the century mark.

Republican Electoral College Advantage May Be Shrinking

The skews may offset.

Paths to Electoral College Victory

Does it really all come down to Pennsylvania?

Harris Pivots to the Center

It’s not 2019 anymore.

McMaster on Trump

His former National Security Advisor is not impressed.

A Hopeful Convention

A stark contrast in vibes.

The Ezra Klein Phenomenon

From Juiceboxer to arguably the most important media figure on the left.

Kamala’s New Map

Democrats suddenly have multiple paths to victory.

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The Gift Of F.A.I.L.ure

What Trump and many supporters get wrong about Kamala Harris

Update on the Democrats’ Dilemma

Stuck in the semi-public stage.

MAGA is Getting More MAGA

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

Trump Picks J.D. for V.P

Doubling down on the MAGA.

Biden Press Conference Doesn’t Stop Bleeding

A relatively strong performance doesn’t change the narrative.

Clooney and Pelosi Join ‘Replace Biden’ Effort

The President’s demand that Democrats shut up and rally behind him is going unheeded.

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Biden Agrees to High Stakes Stephanopoulos Interview

The President is going all-in to undo the damage from the debate.

Biden to Pardon Veterans Convicted for Gay Sex

A long overdue move.

Assange Pleas Guilty and Will Be Freed

The only let him go so long out of kindness I suppose.

Judging Presidential Debates

Their feelings don’t care about your facts.

Biden Offers Amnesty for Illegals Married to Americans

A morally right but politically fraught move.

Biden Has Lowest Approval in History, Should Still Win

A famed political forecaster doesn’t believe the polls.

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Ukraine Losing and Growing Demoralized

While the West dithers, Russia is doubling down.

Age Inversion in American Politics?

Suddenly, old voters are aligning Democrat and young ones Republican.

It’s Not Rage, It’s Resentment?

Rural Americans are misunderstood!

Trump and Biden Skipped Opening Day Pitches

A century-old tradition has gone by the wayside.

Senator Joe Lieberman, 1942-2024

The 2000 Democratic Vice Presidential nominee turned maverick is gone at 82.

Should Sonia Sotomayor Retire?

Of party, duty, age, and political roulette.

A Modest Racial Realignment

Explaining the inexplicable.

Red Lines

The perils of speaking loudly while carrying a small stick.

Mitch McConnell’s Legacy

There is no denying that he was consequential.

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Burn it All Down

The politics of chaos.

The Non-Emergent Democratic Majority?

The realignment of America’s political parties wasn’t quite what was hoped.

Do Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden?

Ezra Klein makes a compelling case.

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Old Man Biden

The problem that won’t go away.