The Nikki Haley Comet

The anti-Trump forces are rallying around the former South Carolina governor and UN ambassador.

DeLusional

The headline wrote itself.

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Old Man Biden and Young Would-Be Voters

The President has tepid support in the 18-29 demographic.

Biden Is Old and Feeble, Says Old, Feeble Man

Trump is making verbal gaffes while making fun of Biden’s verbal gaffes.

Mike Pence Drops Out of Non-Race

The fourth place candidate for second place in the Republican primaries has taken his ball and gone home to Mother.

Mitt Romney Confirms What We’ve Suspected For Years!

The rare case where a clickbait headline is actually appropriate.

Bill Richardson, 1947-2023

The longtime politician and statesman is gone at 75.

(Last) Sunday’s Discussion Question Revisited

Wherein I finally reveal my answer (spoiler: it is hardly surprising). And, also, wherein despite the goal of brevity, I fail at that goal.

Poll Shows Iowa GOP “Divided”

But what does this actually mean?

Democrats Worried About Youngkin

Virginia’s governor has raised a ton of money.

The Quest for a Non-Trump Republican

The Establishment is desperate for an alternative that’s not coming.

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The Injustice of Place

A new book looks at the confluence of geography and disadvantage.

Televising Trump’s Trial

His lawyers and Democratic lawmakers are urging an exception.

Could Trump Really Be President Again?

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

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McConnell Freezes During Press Conference

The 81-year-old Republican leader seems to still suffering from his fall.

What Would It Take to Beat Trump for the Republican Nomination?

The former President has a 50 point lead. Is he unstoppable?

Intra-Party Fight Over SALT Cap

Some New York Republicans are fighting for their constituents and against the GOP leadership.

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.

Yet Another Example of the Weakness of US Parties

The parties do not control their labels.

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Reclaiming Playtime

Another call for letting kids be kids.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Alabama Districts

A surprising ruling on the Voting Rights Act.

On Primary Candidacies

Thinking about what is predictive as well as the usefulness of historical case studies.

Why Are So Many Republicans Running?

Are they bored? Delusional?

Glenn Youngkin May Run After All

Virginia’s governor is reportedly taking a shot at the 2024 Republican nomination.

Chris Christie 2024?!

Can the fat man take down the elephant in the room?

Unrepresentative Democracy and Child Labor

We’re getting weird policies almost nobody is asking for.

Babies on a Plane

Safety, trade-offs, and risk assessment.

Fear and Censorship in Education

Teachers are frustrated over interference from outside.

Weak Parties, Part Gazillion

“The GOP” is not a singular unit.

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Biden May Have a Primary Challenger

One of his 2020 primary opponents is tanned, rested, and ready.

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

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

There’s No Whisky in this Mouthwash?!

It turns out that the candy flavored booze at the grocery store isn’t even bourbon.

Saturday Morning Tab Clearing

Some stories worth noting but not at great length.

Congress ‘Concerned’ About Military Retirees’ Foreign Employment

Shockingly, the Defense Department doesn’t keep up with former employees.

Democrats Radically Overhaul Presidential Primaries

The idiocy of Iowa and New Hampshire having outsized influence on who is elected President may be ending.

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Bipartisan Bill Protects Same-Sex and Interracial Marriages

Congress is poised to legislate protections previously mandated by the courts.

Red and Blue States Aren’t Permanent

The margins for 2024 are likely to be slim. But that hides a larger story.

Trump Hemmorhaging Donors and Backers

The ship is abandoning the sinking rat.

Republican Governors Don’t Like Trump

Alas, it probably doesn’t matter.

Why Stacey Abrams Ran Behind Raphael Warnock

Discrimination? Issues? Incumbency?

Beware The Exit Polls

The numbers aren’t real. Not yet, anyway.

The Nationalization of American Politics

Local issues barely matter in Congressional races anymore.

Idiots Sue Italian Company Selling in USA for Manufacturing in USA

Another frivolous suit making a mockery of the American tort system.

NFL and College Football Going Head to Head

The most popular television product is running out of room to expand.

Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Survives Initial Legal Challenges

Opponents lose at the district and SCOTUS level in opening salvos.

The Emerging Democratic Majority at 20

How well has the famous thesis fared?

Democrats Punt on Primary Order

They’re going to wait until after the midterms to decide whether Iowa and New Hampshire stay at the front of the line.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Bill

The most expansive firearms legislation in decades is likely to become law.