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?

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.

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.

Forecasting 2024 Way Too Early

There are at most eight toss-up states for the 2024 Presidential election.

Kyrsten Sinema Leaving Democratic Party

Because of course she is.

Biden Warns Democracy at Stake

Is the President governing like he means it?

Biden’s Debt Ceiling Gaffe?

The President flubbed a softball question. Oh noes!

[I'm shocked, shocked I tell you!] [I'm shocked, shocked I tell you!]

Inflation Reduction Act Doesn’t Reduce Inflation?!

A bill that was never about the thing it’s called doesn’t do that thing.

Dems in Midterms: You’re Saying There’s a Chance?

A 2020 blowout has long been presumed. But maybe it won’t happen.

Feelings Don’t Care About Facts

“America can survive the demagogues themselves, it’s their audience that will kill us.”

Learning From Joe Manchin

Has the frustrating process of securing his vote taught Democrats anything?

Build Back Better Than Nothing

Joe Manchin has come around on a pared back BBB, surprising just about everyone.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Medal of Valor ceremony, Monday, May 16, 2022, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Medal of Valor ceremony, Monday, May 16, 2022, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

The News is Bad for Biden

The nature of American political reporting distorts our perception of reality.

Democrats Even Madder at Manchin

The West Virginia Senator has pulled away the football yet again.

Judicial Supremacy vs Popular Constitutionalism

Who should have the final say on the law of the land?

Abortion and the Filibuster

Assuming they had the votes, should Democrats carve out yet another exception?

Democrats in Disarray, Abortion Edition

Here we go again . . . .

January 6 Committee Divided on Which Non-Starter Recommendations to Make

They’re taking their eye off the ball.

No, Congress Won’t Create an Abortion Right

At least not right away. But it’s quite possible by 2040.

Ukraine War Ruining Biden’s Plans

Crises tend to be distracting.

CDC Rescinds Title 42, Democrats Panic

Two April Fool’s Day orders are no joke. And they’re apparently causing confusion.

The World’s Greatest Deliberative Body

A hundred Senators actually didn’t mean to change our clocks.

The Senate is Passing Legislation!

Do you believe in miracles?

A Modest Step on Voting Integrity

It’s Manchin-approved.

Stupid 2024 Fantasies II

Hillary Clinton edition.

Manchin Shoots BBB Dead, Dead, Dead

The West Virginia Senator has taken the football from Charlie Brown and gone home.

The Non-ending Joe Manchin Saga

Is the stalwart of Senate bipartisanship interested in governing?

Democrats Frustrated They Can’t Pass Biden’s Build Back Better Bill

They’re searching for good times. But just wait and see.

Sexist to Focus on Sinema’s Style?

Why oh why won’t people stop commenting on the lady Senator’s outfits?

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Infrastructure Bill Passes! Dems in Array?

Three days late, $1.2 billion long.

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Election Results Validate Everyone’s Priors

Too woke! Not woke enough!

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the passing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the passing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

President Charlie Brown

Joe Biden has bet his presidency on a caucus that may simply be irreconcilable.

President Joe Biden takes notes doing a G7 Leaders’ Virtual Meeting Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in the White House Situation Room. President Joe Biden takes notes doing a G7 Leaders’ Virtual Meeting Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in the White House Situation Room.

Biden: Democrats Have Reached a Deal

$1.75 trillion ain’t $3.5 trillion but it’s something.