Dean Phillips to Focus on White House Bid, Will not Seek Re-election to House

More importantly, comments on challenges to incumbent presidents.

Mitt Romey with pained look on face as he has dinner with President-Elect Trump. Mitt Romey with pained look on face as he has dinner with President-Elect Trump.

Mitt Romney Confirms What We’ve Suspected For Years!

The rare case where a clickbait headline is actually appropriate.

Dianne Feinstein, 1933-2023

A trailblazer is gone at 90.

The Senate Dress Code

Much ado about nothing?

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Suddenly a Republican

Another illustration of the weakness of the American party system.

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.

An Observation About “Classically Liberal” Punditry

“Classical liberals” really need to rediscover self examination

Trump Remains Odds-On Favorite for 2024 Republican Nomination

As tired as we may be of him, his nominating electorate appears ready for another round.

Supreme Court Clerks and Undergraduate Elitism

Culling for the primary feeder job in American legal system begins in high school.

Election Reform Through the Back Door

Electoral Count Act reforms are “hidden” in the bipartisan budget bill.

Sunday Morning Tabs

In case you need some reading this morning.

Murdoch Gunning for Trump

The New York Post and Wall Street Journal are blasting the losing loser.

Fear and Resentment of a Changing America

A revealing comparison of Republican districts that deny and don’t deny the 2020 outcome.

Liz Cheney 2024?

She’s almost certainly going to lose her House seat. Can she get a promotion?

A Fascistic and Authoritarian Response

Donald Trump and friends speak to the NRA.

Mike Lee’s Texts

He was clearly willing to subvert the election.

Example of Why Individual Defense Advocates Are Rare on the Federal Bench

Republicans competing to see who can be the toughest on crime

Government Cases and the Federal Courts

A lone judge has halted the military’s vaccine mandate.

Defense Bill Stalled Over Amendments

Every now and again, it’s not Mitch McConnell’s fault.

Buttigieg and Critical Road Theory

Mayor Pete is being mocked for telling obvious truths.

Red Dog Saloon in Jarbidge. At least we know the Internet is available in Jarbidge. The saloon was closed. The Outdoor Inn was open, but will close down on Halloween. The next day the Red Dog Saloon will be opened for the winter season. Apparently there's not enough staff to run both businesses simultaneously. The owner of these establishments is the cook at the Outdoor Inn and he has lived in Jarbidge his entire life. Red Dog Saloon in Jarbidge. At least we know the Internet is available in Jarbidge. The saloon was closed. The Outdoor Inn was open, but will close down on Halloween. The next day the Red Dog Saloon will be opened for the winter season. Apparently there's not enough staff to run both businesses simultaneously. The owner of these establishments is the cook at the Outdoor Inn and he has lived in Jarbidge his entire life.

‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Isn’t Going Away

A sign of our times.

Biden’s Polls and Magical Thinking

The President’s approval has plummeted, largely because of factors outside his control.

Quick Hits

Gotta clear those tabs.

The State of America’s Political Parties

One party is divided on how to govern and the other is united in not governing.

Maxine Waters Under Fire

The latest variant of the “No Justice, No Peace” threat is unhelpful.

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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things

Deal-making in Washington is next to impossible.

A Bit More Dishonesty

Ted Cruz is at it again.

On Coups, Insurrections, and Security Theater

Reflections on the events of 6 January two months later.

Ted Cruz and Basic Leadership

It is really so hard to understand that you don’t go on vacation during a massive disaster?

Rush Limbaugh, 1951-2021

The talk radio megastar has died, aged 70.

Did House Impeachment Managers Make Their Case?

Most agree that it was good theater. But it’s not clear what they’ve proven.

More on the Evolution of US Party Politics

Specifically: the former confederacy and Democratic dominance.

Peak Both-Siderism

David Brooks is the leader in the clubhouse.

Capitol Riot Could Have Been Much Worse

The live coverage of Wednesday’s assault on American democracy underplayed its seriousness.

Expect at Least Three Objections Tomorrow

AZ, GA, and Pa are on the table.

Republican Election Subversion Coming to Bitter End

They’re actually going to go through with it.

Trump is Who We Thought He Was

That which worked for petty business disputes was never going to work on this big of a stage.

More on the Absurdity of the Electoral College

A game wherein one team has to score more points to win than does the other.

Culture and Institutions, Part 1

A partial response in the context of a complex topic.

Sexism and Kamala Harris

Joe Biden’s running mate will be highly scrutinized. What’s fair game?

WSJ Chastises Trump’s Slander

The President’s unhinged Twitter rants have drawn a rebuke from an unlikely source.

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.

The Most Important Rule Of Surviving A Political Campaign Is: Don’t Quit!

The final delegate count may well be skewed.

Another Republican Helps Spread Putin’s Ukraine Conspiracy Theories

Ted Cruz is the latest Republican Senator to repeat discredited Kremlin-backed conspiracy theories about Ukrainian interference in the 2016 election.

Trump and Hong Kong

Trump takes credit for stopping his “friend” Xi from attacking Hong Kong protesters.

Democratic Candidates Criticize Caucuses

Many of the 2020 Democratic candidates for President are arguing that the caucus process itself is unfair and undemocratic. They’re right.

Beto O’Rourke Drops Out Of Presidential Race

Beto O;Rourke finally faces reality.

Texas Case Pits Transgender Rights Against Parental Rights

A custody case out of Texas raises issues about how to react to and treat a child who identifies as a gender different from their biological sex.

Trump Bows Down To King Corn On Ethanol Subsidies And Mandates

With an eye on the trade war and the 2020 election, President Trump is increasing subsidies and mandates for corn-based ethanol.

Trump’s Attacks On Biden Turn Crude, Rude, And Unpresidential

The President of the United States behaves like a child.