Marginalization of the Far Right in Trump White House?
A bit of wishful thinking in the wake of Steve Bannon’s ouster.
Trump Administration Spends First Day Lying About Crowd Size And Attacking Reporters
The first full day of Donald Trump’s Presidency consisted largely of obsessions with irrelevant facts and outright lies.
Sometimes History Doesn’t Repeat Itself
Ambassador Karlov is mostly likely not a modern day Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Evan McMullin’s Presidential Campaign Not Going So Well
The “independent conservative” running for President is finding it hard to even get on the ballot.
It’s Too Late To Stop Donald Trump At The Convention
Republican insiders are apparently still looking at ways to stop Donald Trump at a convention. It’s far too late for that, guys.
David French Passes On Quixotic Independent Bid For The Presidency
The relatively unknown candidate that Bill Kristol floated as the “Never Trump” alternative has announced he’s not running for President.
Bill Kristol Reportedly Floating National Review Writer As Independent Candidate For President
Bill Kristol’s plan to stop Donald Trump involves a long shot independent bid for the White House by someone most Americans have never heard of before.
Bill Kristol Trying to Recruit Mitt Romney for Independent Run
Bill Kristol is continuing the #NeverTrump fight to its logical next step, trying to find a more mainstream Republican to run as an independent in the fall.
Donald Trump, Immigration, And The Republican Party
Once again, Donald Trump is succeeding because he is saying things many Republicans agree with.
Donald Trump On John McCain: I Like People Who Weren’t Captured
Donald Trump stuck his foot in his mouth again.
The New Republican Orthodoxy On Israel
More than ever before, even mild criticism of Israel seems to be verboten among Republicans.
News Media Mostly Ignoring Iraq War Critics
When it comes to Iraq, the media only seems to be giving Americans one side of the story.
Obama Aides Discussed Booting Biden From Ticket, Book Claims
The news that Obama aides discussed a change to the 2012 ticket is part of the latest Halperin/Heilemann campaign history.
The Enzi/Cheney Primary, Rand Paul, And The Wider Fight In The GOP
Some interesting taking of sides is already taking place in the GOP Senate race in Wyoming.
Conservative News Consumers Again Surprised By Obvious
The Hagel confirmation, like Obama’s election, was big news to some avid news consumers.
Republicans Will Cave On Tax Hikes For High Income Earners
Whether it comes now or in January, President Obama is going to win the tax debate.
Anti-Tax Orthodoxy Of House Republicans Looks Like It’s Ready To Crack
As we approach the fiscal cliff, there are signs that House Republicans may not be as rigid as they were the past two years.
Republicans In A Bind On Tax Increases
Political reality says that the Bush Tax Cuts for high income earners are likely doomed in the wake of the election, but the GOP will find it very hard to switch positions on this issue.
Romney Needs The “47 Percent” To Win
In order to win, Mitt Romney needs the support of a large segment of the 47% of the populace he wrote off back in May.
Mitt Romney To Announce Vice-Presidential Pick Saturday In Virginia, Signs Point To Paul Ryan
Is the the 2012 Republican Presidential ticket? We’ll find out Saturday morning.
Romney, Other Top Republicans, Mostly Silent On Same-Sex Marriage
Mitt Romney and other top Republicans are not taking part in the latest round of the culture war debate over same-sex marriage, for good reason.