1.47%

A reminder.

Democrats Less Popular Than Trump

The polls are showing a really weird dynamic.

On Collective Action Problems

An OTB example to illustrate a larger problem.

Preserving What is Good

Sad and strange circumstances have forced the Democratic party to become the conservative party now. It’s important to remind ourselves of what is good in our lives and what is worth defending. 

The Myth Of Implosion

Waiting for the other side to self-destruct has always been ridiculous and dangerous.

The Leader of the Free World?

The postwar era may have ended yesterday.

That Hat

A symbol of party and person, not of country.

The Biden “Legacy” Conversation

An observation or two.

Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024

America’s 39th President, and greatest ex-President, is gone at the ripe old age of 100.

Yoon Escapes First Attempt at Impeachment

But reports are he will leave office “early.”

Recent South Korean Elections

Some context.

South Korea Under Martial Law

Breaking News

A Note on the Scale of the Democrat’s Loss

Some sense of proportion would be nice.

“One Weird Trick” Election Takes

Plus some discussion of identity politics.

It’s the Media, Stupid

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

Election Post-Mortem Silliness

It’s Liz Cheney’s fault!

[Voter Fraud Graphic] [Voter Fraud Graphic]

Because it was Always a Lie

Trump’s voter fraud allegations have melted away.

The Trump Realignment

Not a Red Wave but a Red Shift?

The 51 Percent

How that awful man won again.

Some Preliminary Thoughts on Trump’s Win

Here we go again.

A Dearth of Democratic Competition

Not a lot of true competition on my ballot in Alabama.

It’s the Institutions, Stupid

A different take on our political realignment.

Why We Can Say Crime Is Down Despite The FBI Upward Revision 2021’s Crime Estimates

Ignorance and motivated reasoning are never a good combination

Jimmy Carter Turns 100

The 39th President hits the century mark.

Dumb Critique or Dumbest Critique?

Some Democrats are unhappy Harris is touting the endorsement of the Cheneys.

The Undecided Voter: Iconoclast Edition

Alan Dershowitz is trying to make up his mind.

Sanewashing Trump Redux

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

Image of a scupture of a snake eating it's tail. Photographer: Leo Reynolds Image of a scupture of a snake eating it's tail. Photographer: Leo Reynolds

The Fox News/Trump Ororboros

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

Kamala Harris and Incumbency Curse

The sitting Vice President isn’t getting blamed for the economy.

The Ezra Klein Phenomenon

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

Motherhood Politics

Just another challenge of being a female candidate in American politics.

Biden’s Long Goodbye

A surreal Democratic National Convention.

Kamala’s New Map

Democrats suddenly have multiple paths to victory.

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)

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

What Trump and many supporters get wrong about Kamala Harris

No Joe-mentum

The Democrats are in a good place heading into their convention.

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

Stoking anti-Semitism for political gain

[ Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro speaks with the press. MAY 27, 2022 - PHILADELPHIA, PA photographer: Governor Tom Wolf] [ Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro speaks with the press. MAY 27, 2022 - PHILADELPHIA, PA photographer: Governor Tom Wolf]

Reasons Emerge For Why Josh Shapiro Wasn’t Picked

His Presidential aspirations may have played a big factor

The Gender Wars

They’re apparently ongoing. Who knew?

The Changing Spotlight

An odd juxtaposition in the major press.

In Praise of Consensus

Unity is good, and “coronation” is the wrong word.

Kamala Harris in front of American Flag Kamala Harris in front of American Flag

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

Taking a closer look at Cooper, Kelly, and Shapiro

Vice President Kamala Harris attends a meeting with President Joe Biden and their “Investing in America” Cabinet to discuss the Administration’s economic agenda, Friday, May 5, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris attends a meeting with President Joe Biden and their “Investing in America” Cabinet to discuss the Administration’s economic agenda, Friday, May 5, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

The Harris Coronation

It’s logical, maybe even inevitable. But is it a good idea?

Vice President Kamala Harris attends a meeting with President Joe Biden and their “Investing in America” Cabinet to discuss the Administration’s economic agenda, Friday, May 5, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris attends a meeting with President Joe Biden and their “Investing in America” Cabinet to discuss the Administration’s economic agenda, Friday, May 5, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

More Coalescing Around Harris [Updated]

More endorsement and support for Harris.

Are the Democrats Solving Their Dilemma? [Updated]

The number of scenarios has diminished.

President Joe Biden wears his aviator sunglasses while working at the Resolute Desk, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in the Oval Office. President Joe Biden wears his aviator sunglasses while working at the Resolute Desk, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in the Oval Office.

Biden Drops Re-Election Bid

A development as shocking as it was inevitable.

Sorkin’s Fantasy

What if 2024 was a “West Wing” episode?

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.