Outside the Beltway

Democrats suddenly have multiple paths to victory.

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

What Trump and many supporters get wrong about Kamala Harris

Beyond politics, there’s culture.

Reflections on reflections.

Too many! Too few!

Unpacking J. D. Vance’s bad PR instincts

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

That’s not a rhetorical question.

Some additional (and longwinded) perspective.

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

Stoking anti-Semitism for political gain

The anti-DEI party is suddenly really concerned about identity

Spoiler: the same people often work at both

They’re apparently ongoing. Who knew?

Five minutes is an eternity in the current information environment.

I question the strategy.

Running for President as Vice President is uniquely challenging.

It’s not been a great few days for J. D. Vance

An odd juxtaposition in the major press.

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

Apparently even she gets it wrong.

A fresh choice provides room for movement.

Unity is good, and “coronation” is the wrong word.

Taking a closer look at Cooper, Kelly, and Shapiro

Is all diversity created equal?

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

More endorsement and support for Harris.

The number of scenarios has diminished.

A development as shocking as it was inevitable.

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

A clash of possibilities.

There’s something for everyone in the post-debate surveys.

A relatively strong performance doesn’t change the narrative.

Are the press out to get the President? Or abetting a coverup?

The big interview did little to ease doubts that he’s up to another four years.

The Replace Biden bandwagon continues rolling. Evidence is mounting that he needs to get on it.

Weak and presidentialized.

More to consider.

Fund-raising alone won’t save American democracy.

The problem that won’t go away.

A credulous report strings together some anedotes and dubious polling.

The inevitable threats to remove Biden from the ballot emerge.

A powerful voice in Black media is a thorn in the administration’s side.