Phil Donahue, 1935-2024

The talk show pioneer is gone at 88.

Could Someone Please Get Maureen Dowd a Dictionary?

Or maybe a gift certificate to some online poli sci courses?

Loose Lips Sink Ships (Or Campaigns)

Trumps undercuts current messaging & brings up past military service controversies

Kamala’s New Map

Democrats suddenly have multiple paths to victory.

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Once You Start Running On Anger & Outrage It’s Hard To Stop

A reflection the Trump campaign with helpf from James Baldwin

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The Gift Of F.A.I.L.ure

What Trump and many supporters get wrong about Kamala Harris

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Softball Questions And The Limits Of Running On Anger

Unpacking J. D. Vance’s bad PR instincts

Update On The Trump/Brown/Helicopter Story

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

Kennedy’s 5%

Where will it go?

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Too Many Laws?

A Supreme Court Justice says our laws and regulations are out of control.

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Police Hiring Practices

Most departments have shockingly little screening of their officers.

William Calley, 1943-2024

One of the most notorious war criminals in American history is dead at 80.

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Additional Thoughts On “DEI” In Politics

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

Sorkin’s Fantasy

What if 2024 was a “West Wing” episode?

Bob Newhart, 1929-2024

The legendary comedian is gone at 94.

Forced Relocation of Migrants

Cruelty with compound interest.

Trump Being Trump

Even getting shot, he can’t pretend to be a unifying force for long.

Biden’s Supreme Court Plan

Some interesting, if unworkable, ideas.

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Judge Cannon Dismisses Trump’s Classified Document Case

Expect an appeal and a long wait

Remarkable Images from Yesterday

Impressive photojournalism.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, 1928-2024

“Dr. Ruth” is gone at 96.

Clooney and Pelosi Join ‘Replace Biden’ Effort

The President’s demand that Democrats shut up and rally behind him is going unheeded.

We’re Stuck With Biden

Democrats desperate for a different nominee are falling in line as the President refuses to go.

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Biden and the Media Narrative

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

Is Joe Biden Fit to Serve?

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

SCOTUS Not as Radical as You Think!

Who are you going to believe, the WSJ or your lying eyes?

Democrats Looking to Strike Back at Supreme Court

Impeach the Justices! Pack the Court!

Trump Leads Biden Going into Tonight’s Debate

He’s doing better in all the swing states but one than in 2020.

Jamaal Bowman Defeated in Primary

The Gaza conflict has ousted a member of “the Squad.”

Handicapping The Debate

Could Thursday’s match-up shake up the race?

Supreme Court Upholds Red Flag Law

A reasonable ruling clarifying a poorly-written prior opinion.

Trump Got More Donations Than Biden After Conviction

A whopping $50 million donation from a single nepo baby put him over the top.

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Democrats Preparing for Trump Win

Progressive activists are preparing to “democracy-proof” the country.

East Coast v. West Coast Liberalism

Does Nicholas Kristof make his case?

What The YSL Trial Chaos Says About Our Criminal Legal Systems

What out of control prosecutors and judges actually look like and why more people should be treated like former President Trump

Crystal Ball Moves Trumpward

It all comes down to Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

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House Republicans Hold AG Garland in Contempt

Political grandstanding over dubious claims of privilege.

Jerry West, 1938-2024

The legendary basketball player and executive is gone at 86.

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Biden is a Fibber*

*Parenthetically, his opponent wouldn’t know the truth if it bit him on the ass.

Spies Unlike Us

Our natural instincts in hiring are wrong.

Jonathan Turley Continues to be a Hack

I guess the attention is worth it?

Greedflation Politics

Democratic strategists are complaining that Biden is being too honest.

Biden Orders Shutdown of Asylum Process

A desperate measure for a desperate problem.

Political Polling in the Trump Era

The professionals are striving to keep up with changing voter habits.

Convict Trump

Will the first President convicted of crimes be the first convicted felon re-elected as President?

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VP Little Marco?

Rubio reportedly wants the gig.

MLB Upends Record Books

The inclusion of Negro League statistics has rewritten the game’s history.

Trump’s New York Trial Nearing End

Closing arguments start today and a verdict and possible sentencing could come this week.