Joe Biden’s Cabinet

The transition is on pace despite President Trump’s best efforts.

President Donald J. Trump greets guests on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, prior to boarding Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md. to begin his trip to Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Nevada. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) President Donald J. Trump greets guests on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, prior to boarding Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md. to begin his trip to Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Nevada. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)

A Repudiation After All?

The early reaction was premature.

Two Parties, Not Two Countries

We’ve just had an election, not psychoanalysis.

Could Trump Shock the World Again?

Fear of a reprise of 2016 is still with us.

A Weird Re-election Pitch

Usually candidates don’t talk about how bad things are across the country while appealing to be re-elected.

Biden’s Lead is Historic

He has the largest lead of any challenger since modern polling began in 1936.

Is the American Government Legitimate?

A long-winded and esoteric discussion about an elusive idea.

Do the Polls Matter?

President Trump is historically unpopular and has consistently trailed Joe Biden. He could still win.

Brent Scowcroft, 1925-2020

The National Security Advisor to Presidents Ford and GHW Bush has died.

Harris’ VP Chances Redux

She would hardly be the first running mate who criticized the nominee in a debate.

Trump Commutes Roger Stone’s Sentence

A shocking and yet completely unsurprising development.

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TERF Wars

JK Rowling is uinder fire for arguing only women menstruate.

Do Violent Protests Get Results?

If the goal is to change politics, not just vent frustration, messaging is important.

Biden’s Veep Search

Every Democratic woman seems to be under consideration.

Another Blow to Accountability in Government

Trump fires another Inspector General.

US Unemployment at Record Highs

More Americans are out of work than at any time since the Great Depression.

Obama the Elder Statesman

The 58-year-old may have a post-presidency unmatched in history.

Art Laffer has a Plan for the Economy

It would be laughable, but the White House might be interested.

American Gerontocracy

Is being ruled by the elderly a bad thing?

A White Guy in His 70s Will Be President in 2021

The women, minority, and non-geriatric candidates have been all but eliminated from the race.

Sanders Trying to Beat Warren in Massachusetts Isn’t Disrespectful

He’s campaigning in her home state and Amy Klobuchar’s, too. And may win both.

Senate Republicans Think Trump Guilty, Shouldn’t Be Removed

A binary choice will produce a worse outcome than necessary.

Trump May Be Even Less Popular than it Seems

The 45th President polls worse than other prominent Republicans.

The GOP Is Now The Party Of Putin

Much like the President they obsequiously defend, Republicans have become useful idiots in Russia’s war on Western liberal democracy.