Democrats Overwhelmingly Want Biden Off Ticket

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

The Shot Heard Round the World

Did Trump’s stoic reaction win him the election?

Trump Assassination Attempt Update

We don’t know much but the early details are all too familiar.

The Threat of Yesterday’s Assassination Attempt

And some reminders from where the violent rhetoric emanates.

We’re Stuck With Biden

Democrats desperate for a different nominee are falling in line as the President refuses to go.

President Joe Biden talks to reporters as he departs an event with attendees from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting, Friday, January 20, 2023, in the East Room of the White House. President Joe Biden talks to reporters as he departs an event with attendees from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting, Friday, January 20, 2023, in the East Room of the White House.

Biden and the Media Narrative

Are the press out to get the President? Or abetting a coverup?

Biden Fails to Assuage Performance Fears

The big interview did little to ease doubts that he’s up to another four years.

Is Joe Biden Fit to Serve?

The Replace Biden bandwagon continues rolling. Evidence is mounting that he needs to get on it.

Democrats Looking to Strike Back at Supreme Court

Impeach the Justices! Pack the Court!

Presidential Immunity and the Catch-22 of American Politics

All of the legal remedies are impossible.

SCOTUS on Presidential Immunity: It Depends

Too little, too late.

Stop Asking Us Just For Money

Fund-raising alone won’t save American democracy.

Biden’s Catastrophic Debate Performance

A second Trump presidency got much more likely last night.

Supreme Court Upholds Red Flag Law

A reasonable ruling clarifying a poorly-written prior opinion.

Biden Offers Amnesty for Illegals Married to Americans

A morally right but politically fraught move.

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Democrats Preparing for Trump Win

Progressive activists are preparing to “democracy-proof” the country.

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House Republicans Hold AG Garland in Contempt

Political grandstanding over dubious claims of privilege.

Macron Calls Snap Election

His party got destroyed in EU elections, so he’s doubling down.

Jonathan Turley Continues to be a Hack

I guess the attention is worth it?

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Cultural Identity, Mass Migration, and the Far Right

The fine line between xenophobia and patriotism.

Greedflation Politics

Democratic strategists are complaining that Biden is being too honest.

Indian Voters Rebuke Modi

The world’s largest democracy just became more democratic.

Three Elections

Voters in Mexico, India, and South Africa are making their voices heard.

Convict Trump

Will the first President convicted of crimes be the first convicted felon re-elected as President?

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VP Little Marco?

Rubio reportedly wants the gig.

Biden and Trump Voters Have Different Concerns

After ‘the economy,’ the two diverge wildly on their top priorities.

Republicans Expect and Experience Higher Inflation than Democrats

A weird report might explain a puzzling finding in the polls.

Will Trump Leaners Come Home to Biden?

The weirdness of this year’s polling gives the President’s team hope.

Biden’s Morehouse Speech

After weeks of protest, a solid effort.

Building Blocks of Democratic Theory

Elements of democratic theory: minority edition.

An Observation or Two on SCOTUS

Well, more than two…

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Stupid Index Tricks

The United States has less press freedom than 54 countries. Or does it?

The ‘Outside Agitator’ Trope

It’s been around for a very long time.

Worry Polarization

Americans are concerned about very different things.

Israelis United Behind War Effort

This is only “one alternative, and this is being murdered.”

RFK Jr.’s Appeal

He’s more than just a kook.

Trump’s Second Term

The NYT is going all-in painting it as “far more radical, vindictive and unchecked” than the first.

Is Our Problem a Lack of Public Virtue?

Are we betraying the Founders?

Trump’s Increasingly Fascistic Speeches

A disturbing dissection in the NYT Magazine.

SCOTUS and Presidential Immunity

A republic if you can keep it, indeed.

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A Return of National Security Republicans?

Several glimmers of hope from the Ukraine funding bill.

TikTok Ban Close. Is it Constitutional?

The courts would likely allow restricting a Chinese data mining operation popular with American teenagers.

Election Violence

It’s no longer just a Third World problem.

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Ukraine Losing and Growing Demoralized

While the West dithers, Russia is doubling down.

Faith In Democracy on the Decline

People around the world are more skeptical about governing institutions.

It’s Not Rage, It’s Resentment?

Rural Americans are misunderstood!

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Biden Ratchets Up Pressure on Israel

A two-level game where unconditional support has conditions.