American Parties. How Do They Work?

I continue to be frustrated and amazed at the basic lack of understanding by people who should understand.

Democrats Supporting Non-Democrats to Block Republicans

A desperate but plausible gambit made necessary by a flawed system.

Thanksgiving Eve Tabs

Shutdown Winding Down?

The light at the end of the tunnel is a train.

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Congressional Republicans Always Cave

They may whine and bluster, but Trump always gets their votes.

The Limits of Trump’s Power

The fight over the continuing resolution raises some questions.

Passing the ERA By Fiat

Amending the Constitution with one simple trick.

A Lame-Duck Session SCOTUS Nominee?

Could Democrats replace their oldest Justice before it’s too late?

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Manchin, Sinema Pan Harris Filibuster Promise

The two most annoying Senators in the Democratic caucus are at it again.

President Joe Biden talks to reporters as he departs an event with attendees from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting, Friday, January 20, 2023, in the East Room of the White House. President Joe Biden talks to reporters as he departs an event with attendees from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting, Friday, January 20, 2023, in the East Room of the White House.

Biden and the Media Narrative

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

Democrats Looking to Strike Back at Supreme Court

Impeach the Justices! Pack the Court!

Joe Manchin Becomes ‘Independent’

The Democratic gadfly is performatively ‘leaving’ the party.

Adios, Senator Sinema

One term was enough.

Biden, Harris, and Tha God

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

The Elephant is the traditional symbol for the Republican party. The Donkey is the traditional symbol for the Democratic party. The Elephant is the traditional symbol for the Republican party. The Donkey is the traditional symbol for the Democratic party.

Weak Parties With Strong Partisanship

More on an ongoing saga.

President Joe Biden meets with leaders of his federal emergency preparedness and response team, cabinet and staff members for a briefing on hurricane, wildfire and extreme weather preparedness, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. President Joe Biden meets with leaders of his federal emergency preparedness and response team, cabinet and staff members for a briefing on hurricane, wildfire and extreme weather preparedness, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Why Doesn’t Biden Get More Credit?

Some people say there’s a reporter to blame.

The Coming Government Shutdown

Why it’s inevitable and what it means.

Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a meeting on Native American Voting Rights Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in the Vice President’s Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a meeting on Native American Voting Rights Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in the Vice President’s Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House.

Kamala Harris Taking Leading Role in 2024 Campaign

A counterintuitive move.

Biden Energy Subsidies More Popular Than Projected

The projections were way off—in a good way.

Kyrsten Sinema Mixes Pleasure and Business

Running for office or just running?

Sunday Tabs

Some stories I didn’t get around to blogging over the past week.

A “No Labels” Candidate?

A hypothetical spoiler for 2024? (Stress on “hypothetical”).

Thursday Morning Tabs

Enjoy.

Kyrsten Sinema’s ‘Side Hustle’

The Arizona Senator runs an online thrift store in her spare time.

On Labels and Caucuses

Regarding the newly independent Senator Sinema.