Outside the Beltway

It’s quite the week for politicians with generic names nobody has ever heard of.

His critics are focused on the wrong problem.

Contrary to some public opinion, the economy is in decent shape.

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

Sigh.

America’s involvement in the Israeli and Ukrainian war efforts is more than advertised.

Outsiders seem to want the impossible.

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

A policy-leaning wing and a political-leaning wing make for an unworkable coalition.

A high-stakes move.

What does “complete victory” look like?

One of the worst movies in memory may be getting a sequel.

The killing goes on.

Our limited attention spans.

It appears a shutdown has been averted after all.

Why it’s inevitable and what it means.

The tables have turned.

Will taking the war to Moscow change Putin’s calculus?

The House is in recess as the exasperated GOP leadership tries to figure a way out.

Germany’s economy is among the worst in the OECD.

It turns out, he wasn’t all that truthful.

Jonathan Turley’s defense of the impeachment inquiry is not impressive.

The trend shows no sign of abating.

His message isn’t getting through. Is it the messenger?

It’s time for transparency on the Republican Leader’s health.

Yet more evidence of an unfit, unstable candidate.

The Senate Republican Leader had another concerning incident.

The US government is fighting back, albeit subtly.

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

The Wagner chief is presumed dead after his plane was shot down.

Yet more leaked intelligence gives a gloomy forecast.

Russian war crimes have made a diplomatic settlement next to impossible.

A standoff over social issues may derail a $900 billion budget bill.

President Biden has ended a months-long impasse.

Must every topic be viewed through that lens?

The Eurozone is falling further behind the United States.

An unconvincing column from an old pro.

Finally, a rationale that makes sense.

Membership is stalled by more support is coming.

A bad idea fueled by desperation.

Is America’s military capable of fighting the next war?

And some cable “news” thoughts.

Well, that de-escalated quickly.

A stupid move by a crackpot? Or a turning point?

My two cents.

The Biden Administration is pushing for a half measure.

When a go-to “nonpartisan” defender breaks rank does that change your opinion?

Ukraine is heavily censoring foreign media.