A New Conservative Party?

Some marginal Republican formers are thinking about maybe doing somethingoranother.

The Leaderless GOP

The Republican Party is not really a thing.

The Centrality of Nominations

American political parties are controlled by the primaries.

Return of the Technocrats? Or Sinking in the Swamp?

Policy wonks are seeing a refreshing return to the normal order. Some believe that’s a bad thing.

Freedom, Security, and Insurrection

The aftermath of the January 6 Capitol riots runs into the First Amendment,

‘Stop the Steal’ Founder ‘in Hiding’

A one-time denizen of Blogger’s Row at CPAC has come a long way.

A GOP Break-Away isn’t Coming

There won’t be a Lincoln Party. It isn’t sustainable.

Party of Grievance

Not of governance.

Trump Gaining Black and Hispanic Voters

Some surprising poll numbers.

Comparative Approval Ratings

Is Trump really an outlier?

10-Term Congressman William Lacy Clay Ousted

Yet another incumbent has lost his primary contest.

The Eva Murry Allegation

Another allegation of Biden misbehavior that is another category altogether.

Justin Amash Running for Libertarian Nomination

The erstwhile Tea Party Republican is making a run for President.

Obama the Elder Statesman

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

On the Act of Voting

A discussion of what #NeverTrump means, on Sanders v. Trump, and some about the philosophy of voting.

The US’ Nonhierarchical Parties

Lack of control of label is lack of control, ultimately, of a party.

The Biggest Winner In The Trump-Ukraine Scandal? Putin, Of Course

With the ongoing Ukraine scandal having an impact in Washington and Kyiv, the biggest winner is in Moscow.

The Post-Trump GOP Will Not Go Back To ‘Normal’

Contrary to the hopes of some, getting rid of Trump isn’t going to purge the GOP of Trumpism.

Pursuing Impeachment Is A Moral Imperitive

The time for sitting on the sidelines is over. Donald Trump cannot be allowed to get away with his usurpation of power, his disdain for the law, or his continued policies that have damaged the country.

Cokie Roberts, Pioneering Journalist, Dead at 75

We’re unlikely to see anyone like her again.

Mark Sanford Enters GOP Race Against Trump

Former Republican Congressman and Governor Mark Sanford is running for President.

Canceling Primaries?

Four state GOPs appear poised to cancel their primaries/caucuses.

Budget Deficit Growing Faster Than Expected, CBO Reports

Thanks for nothing, Republicans.

Former Congressman Joe Walsh Launches Primary Challenge Against Trump

Joe Walsh, a former Tea Party stalwart who served in Congress nine years ago, has thrown his hat in the ring against President Trump for the 2020 GOP Presidential Nomination.