Harris Pivots to the Center

It’s not 2019 anymore.

The Violence Inherent in the System

Things may well get ugly regardless of the outcome of November’s election.

Grossly Dishonest or Just Grossly Incorrect?

An FNC report on the Alaska House race is a mess.

Republicans Shocked—Shocked—That Trump is Trump

What? He’s undisciplined?

Kamala’s New Map

Democrats suddenly have multiple paths to victory.

Trump Losing . . . And Losing It

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

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Tim Walz’ Military Record III

A third (and hopefully final) post on the matter.

No Joe-mentum

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

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Too Many Laws?

A Supreme Court Justice says our laws and regulations are out of control.

Harris Has a Slight Lead

The reset is real.

William Calley, 1943-2024

One of the most notorious war criminals in American history is dead at 80.

A Rebooted Race

We’re back to Square 1.

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Judge Cannon Dismisses Trump’s Classified Document Case

Expect an appeal and a long wait

Good Advice For A Somber Day

Sometimes all we have is the choice of how we react to events.

Polls Continue Trumpward Shift

The slide continues.

More Post-Debate Polling

More polling that contradicts the panic.

Trump Leads Biden Going into Tonight’s Debate

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

Biden Offers Amnesty for Illegals Married to Americans

A morally right but politically fraught move.

What The YSL Trial Chaos Says About Our Criminal Legal Systems

What out of control prosecutors and judges actually look like and why more people should be treated like former President Trump

Crystal Ball Moves Trumpward

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

Putin Escalates War Abroad While Purging Enemies at Home

The Russian autocrat is emboldened.

Will Trump Leaners Come Home to Biden?

The weirdness of this year’s polling gives the President’s team hope.

Trump’s Path to 270

It’s depressingly short.

Biden’s Morehouse Speech

After weeks of protest, a solid effort.

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Toward a Functional Congress

Democrats are helping the Republican Speaker tame his nihilist wing.

An Observation or Two on SCOTUS

Well, more than two…

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Congressional Typologies

Grouping House Members by their voting patterns.

Maine Joins ‘National Popular Vote’ Compact

A longstanding project inches forward.

Louis Gossett Jr., 1936-2024

A legendary actor is gone at 87.

Biden Wargaming Stolen Election Contingencies

He may be fighting the last war.

Biden’s Covid Malaise?

A pandemic hangover may be clouding American politics.

Trump’s Routine Outrages

When being despicable is normal, is it still news?

Decision In Fani Willis Conflict Of Interest Hearing

tl;dr: Either he goes or she (and her office) go

Biden and Trump Secure Their Party Nominations

The inevitable is all but official.

Mitch McConnell’s Legacy

There is no denying that he was consequential.

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Some Luke Warm Takes On NY3

Yes, every special election is a very special snowflake, but trends do emerge

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Old Man Biden

The problem that won’t go away.

A Proportional Response

It’s what we do. I mean this is what we do.

Young Blacks Souring on Biden?

A credulous report strings together some anedotes and dubious polling.

More On The Potential Disqualification Of Fani Willis

More on the potential conflict of interest in Georgia

Fulton County RICO Case Against Trump Facing Major Procedural Challenges

Fulton County Prosecutor’s alleged relationship with special prosecutor could derail the trial

The Saban Tsunami

One man’s retirement has upended the college football landscape.

Piling on George Will

A bad column is worse than expected.

George Will’s Obtuseness

Normalizing Trump via poor analysis.

Haley and the Politics of Slavery [Updated with Video]

Why can’t some of us handle the truth?

Where The Gays Are

A breakdown of new survey data.

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The Implications of 11th Circuit’s Mark Meadows Decision

The denial of transfer to Federal Court could signal problems for Trump’s Presidential Immunity Claims