Outside the Beltway

A growing scourge may be next to impossible to stop.

Republicans want him but do they really, really want him?

The anti-Trump attack dog is out of the race.

A poor answer to a softball question has created unnecessary controversy.

John Fetterman says he’s not a progressive.

A never-ending saga of politicians choosing their voters.

The anti-Trump forces are rallying around the former South Carolina governor and UN ambassador.

And, not surprisingly, about parties.

The party’s 2012 nominee is an indicator of how fall it has fallen.

Three increasingly-embarrassing defeats is all you get, apparently.

A competent leader versus a lunatic would seem an easy choice. Alas.

Demonstrators once again breached Hill security.

It’s . . . complicated.

Also: calls for his resignation.

A perennial fantasy has a new standard bearer.

Vivek Ramaswamy’s national coming out party was, well, interesting.

West Virginia University may be the canary in the coal mine.

The Irish singer-activist is gone at 56.

Some New York Republicans are fighting for their constituents and against the GOP leadership.

Forget the cafe latte, screw the raspberry iced tea.

All states but one receive more in federal money than they pay out in taxes.

What’s more important, appearances or action?

Eight state have withdrawn from a system to prevent illegal voting because of ignorance and agitation.

They join DC and San Francisco.

Are they bored? Delusional?