Democrats Less Popular Than Trump

The polls are showing a really weird dynamic.

April 5, 2025 - Rally in downtown Boston, Massachusetts to express outrage at President Trump, his policies and his minions. April 5, 2025 - Rally in downtown Boston, Massachusetts to express outrage at President Trump, his policies and his minions.

The Backlash Has Begun

Nationwide protests yesterday show a growing outrage over Trump 2.0.

Careening Toward A Shutdown

A year-long Continuing Resolution or bust?

The Looming Government Shutdown

Beware the Ides of March.

Dan “Razin” Caine Nominated for Joint Chiefs Chairman

The retired 3-star National Guard officer is an unorthodox pick.

Trump’s DEI Ban

Agencies are quickly seeking to comply with the President’s order.

President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith) President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith)

Bad Pardons and Outrageous Pardons

A difference in degree is a difference in kind.

Biden Pardons Milley, Fauci, Cheney on Last Half Day

A preemptive strike against potential abuse of power.

Trump and the Deep State at State

Normal transition . . . and potential red flags.

Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley, And Others

Going out on another unforced error

Trump’s Mandate

About half the country wants about half of Trump.

Biden Declares Equal Rights Amendment Ratified

It is not ratified.

The Biden “Legacy” Conversation

An observation or two.

Biden Warns of Oligarchy in Farewell Address

It “literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead.”

Trump Raked in $200 Million Since Election

The real crime is what’s legal.

Terror Attacks in New Orleans, Las Vegas

It’s not known if they’re related.

Of Lame Ducks and Honey Badgers

Eleven weeks with no accountability.

The Limits of Trump’s Power

The fight over the continuing resolution raises some questions.

Thoughts on Kash Patel for FBI Director

A dangerous choice that the Senate must reject.

Kash Patel to the FBI

Speaking of inexperienced cronies…

All Federal Charges Against Trump Dismissed

Justice delayed is justice denied.

Vice President Kamala Harris attends a meeting with President Joe Biden and their “Investing in America” Cabinet to discuss the Administration’s economic agenda, Friday, May 5, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris attends a meeting with President Joe Biden and their “Investing in America” Cabinet to discuss the Administration’s economic agenda, Friday, May 5, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

What’s Next for Kamala Harris?

She’s not likely to ride off into the sunset at 60.

The Cognitive Dissonance of It All

A GOP member of Congress on deportations.

Biden Authorizes Ukraine to Fire ATACMS into Russia

We have crossed Putin’s red line.

“One Weird Trick” Election Takes

Plus some discussion of identity politics.

It’s the Media, Stupid

One thread that runs through most explanations for Tuesday’s result.

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.

It’s the Institutions, Stupid

A different take on our political realignment.

Biden’s Garbage Comment

For want of an apostrophe . . .

Stupid Polling Tricks

Making mountains of molehills.

A Status Quo Election

Our long national nightmare is not over.

Biden Canceled 1 Million Student Loans

He’s aggressively using relief for public service workers.

Ignore The Polls?!

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

The Immigration Backlash

Democrats and Republicans alike are less supportive than they were four years ago.

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Trump’s Normal Abnormalcy

The 45th President and the press, part a million.

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Mike Johnson’s Cynicism

Confirming who he always has been.

Jimmy Carter Turns 100

The 39th President hits the century mark.

Nasrallah Killing Fallout

What we know a day later.

Paths to Electoral College Victory

Does it really all come down to Pennsylvania?

Electoral College Bias

It could all come down to Pennsylvania.

Pope Francis Makes Perfect the Enemy of the Good

The US Presidential election pits “two evils” who are “against life.”

The Undecided Voter: Iconoclast Edition

Alan Dershowitz is trying to make up his mind.

The Indecisive Undecided Voter

These people are frustrating.