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.

A Very Different Debate

Donald Trump fared considerably worse against a cogent opponent.

Presidential Appointees and the Hatch Act

The Secretary of the Navy supports the man who hired him. Who knew?

Contrasts in Campaign Funding

Better to be a down ballot D.

On Polling and Trolling

Harris appears to be getting a post-convention bounce while Trump and Vance stay classy.

Biden’s Second Term? Or Trump’s?

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

McMaster on Trump

His former National Security Advisor is not impressed.

Kamala Harris and Incumbency Curse

The sitting Vice President isn’t getting blamed for the economy.

Phil Donahue, 1935-2024

The talk show pioneer is gone at 88.

Could Someone Please Get Maureen Dowd a Dictionary?

Or maybe a gift certificate to some online poli sci courses?

Biden’s Long Goodbye

A surreal Democratic National Convention.

Trump Has a Point

His rants about the new race are unhelpful but not unfounded.

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Republicans Shocked—Shocked—That Trump is Trump

What? He’s undisciplined?

Media Double Standards

The soft bigotry of low expectations.

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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The Gift Of F.A.I.L.ure

What Trump and many supporters get wrong about Kamala Harris

Softball Questions And The Limits Of Running On Anger

Unpacking J. D. Vance’s bad PR instincts

Update On The Trump/Brown/Helicopter Story

Trump was in an emergency landing in 1990, just with another politician

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Tim Walz’ Military Record III

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

Is Donald Trump Okay?

That’s not a rhetorical question.

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Tim Walz’ Military Record Redux

Some additional (and longwinded) perspective.

The Gender Wars

They’re apparently ongoing. Who knew?

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

News Travels Faster

Five minutes is an eternity in the current information environment.

Harris’ Dilemma

Running for President as Vice President is uniquely challenging.

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Additional Thoughts On “DEI” In Politics

Facts versus framing, with a little Mandela effect thrown in for good measure.

Hump Day Tabs

A Rebooted Race

We’re back to Square 1.

DEI Candidates

Is all diversity created equal?

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.

The Harris Coronation

It’s logical, maybe even inevitable. But is it a good idea?

Are the Democrats Solving Their Dilemma? [Updated]

The number of scenarios has diminished.

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Biden in Black and White

The President’s support is considerably stronger among Black Democrats.

Democrats Overwhelmingly Want Biden Off Ticket

Efforts to oust him from the race have picked up steam.