SCOTUS Denies Fast Track of Trump Immunity Claim

They’ve punted to the DC Circuit.

The Limits of Ideology

John Fetterman says he’s not a progressive.

Supreme Court to Hear Trump Immunity Case

The highest court has agreed to expedite a ruling on a novel question.

Norman Lear, 1922-2023

A television icon is gone at 101.

Tuberville (Mostly) Ends Military Promotion Hold

400-plus general and flag officer promotions went through almost instantaneously.

Sandra Day O’Connor, 1930-2023

The first woman to serve on the Supreme Court is gone at 93.

President Joe Biden boards Marine One at the Wall Street Landing Zone in Manhattan, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 en route to JFK International Airport in Queens, New York. The Statue of Liberty can be seen in the background. President Joe Biden boards Marine One at the Wall Street Landing Zone in Manhattan, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 en route to JFK International Airport in Queens, New York. The Statue of Liberty can be seen in the background.

Old Man Biden and Young Would-Be Voters

The President has tepid support in the 18-29 demographic.

On the Median Voter

A David Brooks column inspires some thoughts.

What’s ‘Political Dysfunction’?

I know it when I see it.

Objectively Pro-Trump!

Can’t a pundit fantasize about an alternative to the two major parties?

Tabs/Takes

A Few Thoughts on the Election and Poll Interpretation

And, not surprisingly, about parties.

Dueling Election Takes

Let the punditry begin.

Democrats Win Key Off-Year Elections

Abortion, an unrepresentative electorate, and candidate idiosyncracy ruled the off-off-year election.

The Polls Are Skewed!

Survey research is not without flaws. But we dismiss it at our peril.

One Year Out

Looking ahead to November 5, 2024

Lisa Franchetti Becomes First Woman to Lead Military Service

We finally have a Chief of Naval Operations but the crisis in the top ranks continues.

Mike Johnson is Very Religious

His critics are focused on the wrong problem.

Swing State Voters Prefer Trump

Bidenomics is dragging Biden’s approval.

Jim Jordan Wrestling His Way to Speaker [Updated]

The crazies are this close to a complete takeover.

Senate Confirms Army, Marine Chiefs

Congress is doing something, at least.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. delivers remarks during a transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 14, 2020. (U.S. Air Force/Eric Dietrich) Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. delivers remarks during a transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 14, 2020. (U.S. Air Force/Eric Dietrich)

Charles “CQ” Brown Confirmed as Joint Chiefs Chairman

The Senate is voting one-by-one in the face of the Tuberville hold on top nominees.

Trump Meets The Press

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

Fight Over Military Promotions Intensifies

There’s no end in sight to an absurd standoff.

Trump’s Stranglehold on Republican Voters

The base is remaining loyal to the only candidate they think can beat Biden.

Et tu, Lexington?

The Economist joins the “Biden is too old” bandwagon.

When Allies Become Heretics

Call-out culture has become a circular firing squad.

First Republican Debate of 2024 Season

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

Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a meeting on Native American Voting Rights Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in the Vice President’s Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a meeting on Native American Voting Rights Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in the Vice President’s Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House.

Kamala Harris Taking Leading Role in 2024 Campaign

A counterintuitive move.

Republicans Repudiated in Ohio

Another example of the power of the abortion issue.

Public Confidence in Military Lowest in Decades

There has been a steady decline the last five years.

House and Senate on Defense Bill Collision Course

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

Pentagon Senior Leader Backlog Growing

The standoff with Senator Tuberville is reaching crisis levels.

Democratic Majority Emerging After All?

Today’s youth cohort might actually vote.

Joint Chiefs Stymied by One Idiot Senator

Tommy Tuberville’s stunt is now impacting the highest levels of the military.

Americans Becoming More Socially Conservative?

Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs survey has some interesting results.

Political Polarization and Marriage

Young Americans are increasingly ruling out those of the other party.

The Threat of Political Violence

Separating rhetoric from action.

Chris Sununu 2024

Does a successful, moderate governor stand any chance in today’s GOP?

Trump, Hamilton, and the Electoral College

Don’t blame the primary author of The Federalist for our current mess.

Unrepresentative Democracy and Child Labor

We’re getting weird policies almost nobody is asking for.

‘True Threats,’ Insanity, and the Supreme Court

Is a threat in the eye of the receiver or the issuer?

Dianne Feinstein is MIA

It’s time for her to step down.

Forum Shopping and Legal Mischief

It’s time to ban a growing and dangerous practice.

Weak Parties (Yet Again)

A clear example from North Carolina.

Reporter Fired for Calling DeSantis Propaganda ‘Propaganda’

Truth is not an absolute defense against termination.

Of Motes and Beams

The left and right are attacking basic rights. But not equally.

Weak Parties, Part Gazillion

“The GOP” is not a singular unit.

SOTU 2023: Normal vs Crazy

The state of the union is . . . not good.