RFK, Jr. to HHS

Musk and Ramaswamy to Lead Non-Department Department

First there was the Department of Redundancy Department. Now for something completely different.

President-Elect Trump Pushing For Recess Appointments

In which I agree with Trump about the problem, but NOT the solution

Tuesday Tabs

It’s the Media, Stupid

One thread that runs through most explanations for Tuesday’s result.

Another List

Putting down markers for future reference.

Election Day Tabs

Trump Advisors Promise A Recession (And Worse) If He Wins

Elon is on record warning Trump supporters to be prepared for “temporary hardship”

Biden’s Garbage Comment

For want of an apostrophe . . .

Biden, Harris Push to End Gaza War

Is Sinwar’s assassination an opening?

Thursday Tabs

TuesTabs

The Devastation in North Carolina

And the grotesqueness of the Trumpian response.

Sunday Tabs

There is, unfortunately, a bit of a theme.

It’s the Stupid Racism

Stupid is as stupid does.

Manchin, Sinema Pan Harris Filibuster Promise

The two most annoying Senators in the Democratic caucus are at it again.

The Elusive ‘Likely Voter’

Where the science and art of polling intersect.

More Tales of Candidate Selection

Mark Robinson is the latest example.

The Xenophobic Escalation Continues

This time: Aurora, CO.

Pope Francis Makes Perfect the Enemy of the Good

The US Presidential election pits “two evils” who are “against life.”

Sanewashing Trump Redux

Why press coverage of the former and possibly future President doesn’t match the reality.

James Earl Jones, 1931-2024

The legendary star of stage and screen is gone at 93.

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The Fox News/Trump Ororboros

To what degree is right wing media shaping Trump’s view of Harris?

Vance v. The Onion on Shootings

The Onion is more cogent.

Low-T(hursday) Tabs

Or is that low-T(rump)?

Some Polls

Things continue to be tight, yet Harrisward.

“He’s on our side”

Fascist agitation begets violence.

[JD Vance] [JD Vance]

“Leopards Eating People’s Faces Party” VP Candidate Publicly Eats Supporter’s Face

J. D. Vance seems to have a cruel sense of humor and issues with women. Weird!

Harris Pivots to the Center

It’s not 2019 anymore.

On Polling and Trolling

Harris appears to be getting a post-convention bounce while Trump and Vance stay classy.

Israel Expands War in West Bank

Another step closer to a regional war.

McMaster on Trump

His former National Security Advisor is not impressed.

Donald Trump Shrugging Donald Trump Shrugging

Loose Lips Sink Ships (Or Campaigns)

Trumps undercuts current messaging & brings up past military service controversies

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

What Trump and many supporters get wrong about Kamala Harris

Is Donald Trump Okay?

That’s not a rhetorical question.

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[Updated] Reviewing 5 Claims About Tim Walz Military Record

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

Trump Campaign’s Alleged Role In The Whisper Campaign Against Shapiro

Stoking anti-Semitism for political gain

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Reasons Emerge For Why Josh Shapiro Wasn’t Picked

His Presidential aspirations may have played a big factor

Walz: A Special Open Forum

Some thoughts and the chance for you all to discuss.

Donald Trump Shrugging Donald Trump Shrugging

Trump Lies About Hostage Release Record

Or more charitably, forgets due to cognitive decline

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

News Travels Faster

Five minutes is an eternity in the current information environment.

[JD Vance] [JD Vance]

What Exactly Did The Trump Campaign Vet J.D. Vance For?

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

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Some Brief(ish) Thoughts On Kamala Harris’s Potential Running Mates

Taking a closer look at Cooper, Kelly, and Shapiro

Saturtabs

MAGA is Getting More MAGA

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

Democrats Overwhelmingly Want Biden Off Ticket

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

Biden Press Conference Doesn’t Stop Bleeding

A relatively strong performance doesn’t change the narrative.