Outside the Beltway

A microcosm of the campaigns and the candidates.

An odd juxtaposition in the major press.

Could Thursday’s match-up shake up the race?

Progressive activists are preparing to “democracy-proof” the country.

The NYT is going all-in painting it as “far more radical, vindictive and unchecked” than the first.

A format unchanged since the Ford Administration* doesn’t suit the modern era.

The would-be President is floundering as he tries to position himself.

They’re taking their eye off the ball.

The President of the United States is an existential threat to the Republic.

Yet another retired general in the post would be a bad idea.

The expectations game will be especially tricky this year.

Jared Kushner and others want one that fits on a index card.

Presidents have appointed loyalists since time immemorial. Has this one gone too far?

Paul Ryan won’t be running for re-election this year, opening up both a Congressional seat and a leadership spot.

According to one insider, “There’s no leadership, no trust, no direction and this point there’s very little hope.”

A bit of wishful thinking in the wake of Steve Bannon’s ouster.

Donald Trump is turning out to be a man uniquely obsessed with appearances, and it’s impacting his entire Administration.