Weak Parties and Dirty Tricks

The Dan Sullivans saga.

Democrats Supporting Non-Democrats to Block Republicans

A desperate but plausible gambit made necessary by a flawed system.

Did Gaza Cost Harris the Election?

The evidence is thin.

The Domestic Politics of the Iran Strike

Democrats are mostly condemning it and Republicans are divided.

Election Post-Mortem Silliness

It’s Liz Cheney’s fault!

Contrasts in Campaign Funding

Better to be a down ballot D.

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

Stoking anti-Semitism for political gain

We’re Stuck With Biden

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

Is Joe Biden Fit to Serve?

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

Trump Got More Donations Than Biden After Conviction

A whopping $50 million donation from a single nepo baby put him over the top.

Biden Could Be Left Off Ohio Ballot

But almost certainly won’t be.

Biden Wargaming Stolen Election Contingencies

He may be fighting the last war.

Young Blacks Souring on Biden?

A credulous report strings together some anedotes and dubious polling.

Dean Phillips to Focus on White House Bid, Will not Seek Re-election to House

More importantly, comments on challenges to incumbent presidents.

The (American) Politics of Israel-Palestine

Pick a side. No nuance allowed.

Who The Hell is Dean Phillips?

It’s quite the week for politicians with generic names nobody has ever heard of.

Does Taking The High Road Make Political Sense?

What’s more important, appearances or action?

Monday Morning Tabs

Some 2024ish stuff and other tidbits.

Democrats Upend Primary Cycle. At Least for 2024. Maybe.

South Carolina and Georgia win! Iowa loses! New Hampshire whines!

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Cinco De Mayo reception Thursday, May 5, 2022, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith) President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Cinco De Mayo reception Thursday, May 5, 2022, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith)

Biden’s Running. Really.

The President will be the 2024 Democratic nominee. Get used to it.

Kyrsten Sinema’s ‘Side Hustle’

The Arizona Senator runs an online thrift store in her spare time.

What Now for Stacey Abrams’ Model?

Her emphasis on turnout has helped other Democrats but she’s a two-time loser.

Trump’s Run Exasperates GOP Elite, Thrills Dems

Some of the early reactions to the inevitable announcement tell the tale.

Trump’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Makin’ his way the only way he knows how, that’s just a little bit more than the law will allow.