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President Donald J. Trump, joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, left, and Attorney General William Barr, displays his signature after signing an Executive Order to Prevent Hoarding and Price Gouging, Monday, March 23, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) President Donald J. Trump, joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, left, and Attorney General William Barr, displays his signature after signing an Executive Order to Prevent Hoarding and Price Gouging, Monday, March 23, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

The Magical Thinking Presidency

Trump’s approach from the beginning has been reality-denying. It makes it difficult to take anything the administration proposed seriously.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick of Texas and the Elderly

On Tucker last night, Patrick made an odd appeal (to be kind).

President Donald J. Trump listens to a reporter’s question during the coronavirus (COVID-19) update briefing Sunday, March 22, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks) President Donald J. Trump listens to a reporter’s question during the coronavirus (COVID-19) update briefing Sunday, March 22, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

Trump Torn on COVID-19 Measures

The President tweeted, “We cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself.”

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Rand Paul Tests Positive for COVID-19

The man is a moron.

Amazon and COVID-19

American’s online sales leader is straining under the social distancing regime.

Where is Joe?

Some on Twitter (yes, I know) seem concerned, but is this even a good question?

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The Daily: “Alone Together”

Social Distancing and the White House

An ongoing missed opportunity to lead by example.

Trump v. Pence

An example of the contrast (Narcissist-in-chief IV).

The Self-Serving Presidency: Trump and Covid-19

In his own words

(Alternative title: Narcissist-in-Chief III)

Biden Sweeps Florida, Illinois, and Arizona

It’s time to end this thing.

There’s No Generational War Brewing Over Coronavirus

Young people acting selfishly is a fact of life.

Trump Packs Airports with Potentially Sick People

You can’t make this stuff up.

Not Taking Social Distancing Seriously Enough

Too many people still don’t understand the idea behind ‘flattening the curve.’ That includes our President.

The Narcissist in Chief, II

This could be a very long series.

Coordination Matters

Whocouldanode?

No, We Didn’t Give Wall Street $1.5 Trillion

People who should know better are making ridiculous claims.

Tom Hanks Infected with COVID-19

Is this our Rock Hudson moment?

Iranian Attack Kills Americans

If a global pandemic and economic crisis weren’t enough excitement . . . .

Worse Than 9/11 and the Great Recession Combined

The greatest crisis the nation has faced in my lifetime.

Coronavirus Could Kill Trump Presidency

We may be seeing the beginning of the end.

Harris Endorses Biden

The Democratic wagons continue to circle around Biden.

SXSW Latest Victim of Coronavirus

Conferences, sporting events, and even school has been canceled to avoid spreading the pandemic.

Bernie Sanders is Toast

He’s repelling the people he needs to mount a comeback.

Why 2020 Democrats Were Able to Consolidate the Moderates and 2016 Republicans Weren’t

The races are more alike—and yet more different—than we seem to remember.

Women are Not a Voting Bloc

Four highly-qualified (and two less-qualified) women ran and lost in 2020.

Elizabeth Warren Couldn’t Win and Therefore Didn’t

She lost in both of her home states. She shouldn’t be embarrassed.

The Down Side of Early Voting

Many people have voted for candidates who aren’t running anymore.

COVID-19 and the Trump Administration

The administration’s handling underscores its poor governance skills (and the degree to which it doesn’t matter to supporters).

Dictatorships and the Democrats

Bloomberg waffles on China while Sanders has a soft spot for Castro.

Should We Blame Bernie for His Trolls?

There’s a disturbing pattern of misogyny from his supporters.

The Problematic Acting DNI

Only the best people.

Stoking Xenophobia

Utterly irresponsible.

Russia Backing Sanders Again

In 2016, they were backing an extreme long-shot. Now, he’s the frontrunner.

Bloomberg Tweets Doctored Debate Video

Creepy misinformation? Or just lame?

The US’ Nonhierarchical Parties

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

Bill Barr Standing Up to Trump?

The Attorney General claims to be frustrated by Presidential tweets that undermine his department.

Ratfucking the Democratic Primaries?

There’s a campaign to encourage anti-Trump Republicans and independents to vote in New Hampshire.

Sanders Benefitting from Low Expectations

The Vermont Senator is a better politician than most give him credit for.

What Does “Winning” Iowa Mean?

The obsession over a singular winner ultimately makes no sense.

Iowa is the New Florida*

The caucus tallies are so riddled with errors that the DNC is calling for a recount.

Colbert on Romney and Oaths

A touching tribute to doing the right thing.

Iowa Shifting the Narrative?

The media coverage continues on script.

Is Presidential Impeachment Constitutional Dead Letter?

(At least the removal part)

Kobe Bryant Killed in Helicopter Crash

The basketball legend and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among five fatalities.

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Boldy going where Starfleet has gone before.

Joe Rogan, Bernie Sanders, and the Intellectual Dark Web

Politics makes strange bedfellows.