A Note on the Scale of the Democrat’s Loss

Some sense of proportion would be nice.

Trump’s Mandate

It’s neither unprecedented nor powerful. It doesn’t exist.

Trump Wins Pennsylvania, Likely the Presidency

The 45th President looks to be the 47th.

Freedom Caucus Chair’s Anti-Democratic Musings

Floating the idea that NC should just award its EVs to Trump.

Electoral College Insanity: Florida Edition

Trump is significantly outpeforming his 2020 results in New York and Florida. It doesn’t matter.

The Power of the VEEP

Vance is no Mike Pence.

Manchin, Sinema Pan Harris Filibuster Promise

The two most annoying Senators in the Democratic caucus are at it again.

Nebraska Electoral College Change Thwarted

By one vote.

Republican Electoral College Advantage May Be Shrinking

The skews may offset.

Lindsey Went up to Nebraska

He was looking for a vote to steal.

Biden’s Second Term? Or Trump’s?

A Republican columnist is angry that Trump, not Harris, is being seen as the incumbent.

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The Problem Of A High Floor & Low Ceiling

A graph that shows why Trump should be concerned

Kamala’s New Map

Democrats suddenly have multiple paths to victory.

No Joe-mentum

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

Repeat After Me: US Parties are Weak

Weak and presidentialized.

Trump Leads Biden Going into Tonight’s Debate

He’s doing better in all the swing states but one than in 2020.

Kennedy Won’t Qualify for Debate

That’s some catch, that Catch-22.

Crystal Ball Moves Trumpward

It all comes down to Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

Election Violence

It’s no longer just a Third World problem.

Maine Joins ‘National Popular Vote’ Compact

A longstanding project inches forward.

Fixing the Schiff-Garvey Problem

The mess in California hides a more pressing issue.

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Old Man Biden

The problem that won’t go away.

Sunday Tabs

Stories I’m reading but unlikely to write about.

Young Blacks Souring on Biden?

A credulous report strings together some anedotes and dubious polling.

George Will’s Obtuseness

Normalizing Trump via poor analysis.

Six Swing States

America’s weird system for choosing Presidents keeps getting weirder.

Politics as Sport

The game is the game.

Democrats Worried About Youngkin

Virginia’s governor has raised a ton of money.

That’s Quite a Defense

Only the best attorneys.

Could Trump Really Be President Again?

It’s not nearly as far-fetched as most of us would like to believe.

Some Electoral College Thoughts

It really is rife with problems.

Fear of a Third Party

The Electoral College is holding a nation of millions back.

Neither Trump Nor DeSantis?

An unconvincing column from an old pro.

How Serious of a Threat is a No Labels Candidate?

The panic continues. Is it warranted?

Pence Subpoenaed by Trump Special Counsel

An aggressive but expected move.

Election Reform Through the Back Door

Electoral Count Act reforms are “hidden” in the bipartisan budget bill.

Trump Facing Multiple Criminal Charges

The January 6 Committee is expected to make a minimum of three referrals.

What Now for Stacey Abrams’ Model?

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

Forecasting 2024 Way Too Early

There are at most eight toss-up states for the 2024 Presidential election.

Election Denialism did Poorly at the Polls

The “America First” slate of candidates lost all but one contest.

Republican Losers Conceding, Not Rioting

A low bar has been cleared.

Abrams Loses Suit Over 2018 Election

Georgia Republicans didn’t violate the Constitution or the Voting Rights Act.

Being Known by the Company you Keep

Meeting with people who are essentially couplotters should be disqualifying.

January 6 and the Collusion Trap

What is the right measure of success for the Committee investigating the Capitol riot?

Resetting Our Politics

Did Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony change anything?

Fox Tried to Derail the ‘Big Lie’ Before Going All In

Chris Stirewalt takes a victory lap.

Trump Loses Big in Georgia, Again

Two incumbents roared to victory despite his opposition.

Republican Efforts to Steal Election Were Widespread

Did we not already know this?