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Who’ll Make the College Football Playoff?

The Committee has some hard choices to make.

A Very OTB speech: A Republic, Not A Democracy–A False and Misleading Slogan

Our present-day politics reminds us that the “unfinished work” of democracy is never fully complete.  

The Weirdness of US Politics

Mamdani visits the WH; MTG resigns.

Trump Bows To Reality, Says Release Epstein Files

After months of demanding Republicans resist, he says “We have nothing to hide.”

Epstein Files Discharge Petition Reaches Target

Newly-Sworn-in-Rep. Grijalva provides the final signature.

The Shutdown Nonsense Drags On

Democrats are digging in.

Thoughts on Outcomes

A bad night for Trump.

Democrats Win Off-Off Year Elections They Were Expected to Win

And what it means for 2024 and beyond.

The Longest Government Shutdown in US History

The standoff is in its 35th day.

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 128th Military Police Company, Alabama National Guard, begin their patrol in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2025. The D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission brings together National Guard Soldiers and law enforcement partners to enhance public safety and strengthen community trust across the District. U.S. Army Soldiers with the 128th Military Police Company, Alabama National Guard, begin their patrol in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2025. The D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission brings together National Guard Soldiers and law enforcement partners to enhance public safety and strengthen community trust across the District.

National Guard Deployment to DC Extended

A million dollars a day.

Presidents Shape Parties More than Parties Shape Presidents

How party change actually works in the US. Plus more on messaging and organzing.

Republicans In Disarray!

Not so much.

TGI Tabs

A Very Good Week For Putin

The Russian autocrat may be on the verge of getting what he wants.

Steven Takes a Picture (or a Few)

This time at the Georgia Capitol.

Musk Announces America Party

An unserious idea from an unserious man.

Trump Restores Confederate Names to Army Bases

But Not Really (Wink Wink)

Making America Inhospitable

The targeting of international students.

Trump and the Liberal Order

America is getting screwed by playing by the rules it created.

US Abandons Ukraine, Ruptures Atlantic Alliance

A shocking but completely unsurprising development.

Making Imperialism Great Again

Greenland, Canada, and Panama. Oh my.

Sugar Bowl Playoff Postponed After New Orleans Attack

The right call but a logistical nightmare.

Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024

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

All Federal Charges Against Trump Dismissed

Justice delayed is justice denied.

A Reminder About Hitler Comparisons

And, more broadly, about the normalization of Trump

Trump Wins Pennsylvania, Likely the Presidency

The 45th President looks to be the 47th.

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9ish Guy Fawkes Day & Beyond Predictions [Updated]

Remember, remember the fifth of November…

Final 2024 Predictions

A low confidence Election Day forecast.

Starting The Steal

The guardrails may not hold this time.

This isn’t “Pro-Life”

The consequences of the post-Roe world.

Freedom Caucus Chair’s Anti-Democratic Musings

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

With Early Voting Comes Early Claims Of Vote Switching

And the real destruction of mail-in ballots

Models Moving Trumpward

A modest disturbance in the force.

Thursday Tabs

Are We Seeing a Realignment?

Subtle demographic changes may have created a tipping point.

Ignore The Polls?!

They won’t tell you who’s going to be President. They’re still useful.

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Disinformation, Dystopia, and Disillusion

Bizarre conspiracy theories shared by powerful people are immune to fact checking.

Helene and the Election

Will voting be disrupted in parts of GA and NC?

Jimmy Carter Turns 100

The 39th President hits the century mark.

Trump’s Plans to Use Justice Department for Vengeance

A chilling feature from the Wall Street Journal.

Republican Electoral College Advantage May Be Shrinking

The skews may offset.

Paths to Electoral College Victory

Does it really all come down to Pennsylvania?

Electoral College Bias

It could all come down to Pennsylvania.

Vance v. The Onion on Shootings

The Onion is more cogent.

Some Polls

Things continue to be tight, yet Harrisward.

Some Sunday Tabs

Harris Leads But Could Still Lose

Nate Silver is throwing cold water on the convention bounce.

Post-Affirmative Action College Campuses

More data shows a more complicated picture.