Outside the Beltway

A stark contrast in vibes.

A surreal Democratic National Convention.

His rants about the new race are unhelpful but not unfounded.

What? He’s undisciplined?

The soft bigotry of low expectations.

A graph that shows why Trump should be concerned

Democrats suddenly have multiple paths to victory.

A reflection the Trump campaign with helpf from James Baldwin

Trump on X.

He’s not taking his change in fortunes very well.

What Trump and many supporters get wrong about Kamala Harris

Beyond politics, there’s culture.

Reflections on reflections.

Unpacking J. D. Vance’s bad PR instincts

Trump was in an emergency landing in 1990, just with another politician

That’s not a rhetorical question.

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

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

Stoking anti-Semitism for political gain

The anti-DEI party is suddenly really concerned about identity

Or more charitably, forgets due to cognitive decline

Spoiler: the same people often work at both

They’re apparently ongoing. Who knew?

Five minutes is an eternity in the current information environment.

Bonus track: “I am not Christian”

I question the strategy.

Facts versus framing, with a little Mandela effect thrown in for good measure.

A fresh choice provides room for movement.

Taking a closer look at Cooper, Kelly, and Shapiro

Is all diversity created equal?

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

A development as shocking as it was inevitable.

Even getting shot, he can’t pretend to be a unifying force for long.

I question the timing.

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

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

Some interesting, if unworkable, ideas.

Doubling down on the MAGA.

Expect an appeal and a long wait

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

And some reminders from where the violent rhetoric emanates.

A clash of possibilities.

There’s something for everyone in the post-debate surveys.

A relatively strong performance doesn’t change the narrative.

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