Outside the Beltway

From Juiceboxer to arguably the most important media figure on the left.

Just another challenge of being a female candidate in American politics.

A surreal Democratic National Convention.

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

I love a good data visualization!

What? He’s undisciplined?

The soft bigotry of low expectations.

Trumps undercuts current messaging & brings up past military service controversies

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.