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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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?

Is Joe Biden Fit to Serve?

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

CNN Poll on Replacing Biden

Sounds dramatic, but not very convincing.

Repeat After Me: US Parties are Weak

Weak and presidentialized.

More on Biden’s Options

More to consider.

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.

Jamaal Bowman Defeated in Primary

The Gaza conflict has ousted a member of “the Squad.”