Retired General Michael Flynn Tapped For Trump’s National Security Adviser
A controversial retired General has been tapped to be President-Elect Trump’s top White House foreign policy voice.
Key Republican Senators Come Out Against Elimination Of The Filibuster
Senior Republican Senators are throwing cold water on the idea of eliminating the filibuster.
Team of rivals? Kitchen cabinet? Or Waylon Smithers clones?
The real model for Trump’s team is neither Abraham Lincoln nor Andrew Jackson but The Simpson’s Mr. Burns with a room full of Waylon Smithers-types.
Was Bernie Sanders The Ralph Nader Of 2016?
One professor is suggesting that Bernie Sanders played a role in 2016 similar to the one that Ralph Nader did in 2000. It doesn’t pass even cursory examination.
Google Account Hell
I’m about to lose access to the primary email account I’ve had for more than a dozen years.
Donald Trump: Establishment Candidate
On Tuesday night the Establishment won and won yuge. (From new OTB contributor, Michael Bailey)
After Election Losses, Democrats Battle For Some Top Leadership Positions
In what seems like a replay of the primary battle between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, some top Democratic Party leadership positions may be in jeopardy.
Secretary Of State Rudy Giuliani?
A surprising name is emerging as the likely pick for the nation’s top diplomatic position.
Hillary Clinton Blames Her Loss On The Director Of The F.B.I.
In a call to supporters, Hillary Clinton blames her loss on F.B.I. Director James Comey
No, The Democratic Party Is Not ‘Decimated’
Reports of the demise of the Democratic Party have been greatly exaggerated.
Federal Judge Suggests Charleston Shooter Dylann Roof May Not Be Competent To Stand Trial
The Federal Judge presiding over Dylann Roof’s murder trial suggested late last week that Roof may not presently be competent to stand trial. This does not mean that he’ll be set free, though.
Hillary Clinton Supporters Have A Foolish And Unworkable Idea To Overturn The Election Result
Some Hillary Clinton supporters have a foolish and unworkable “plan” to steal Trump’s victory in the Electoral College. They should abandon it.
Counter-Point: The ‘Popular Vote’ is Relevant
The President-elect lost the popular vote. Legally, that is the way that is it. This is a disgrace for “the Greatest Democracy in the World.”
Chelsea Clinton Being ‘Groomed’ For Congress, Reports Say
No, the Clinton dynasty isn’t dead just yet.
Leonard Cohen, Legendary Singer, Songwriter, And Poet, Dead At 82
Another great loss for music in what has been a difficult year.
Trump And Obama Continue A Long And Important Tradition
Despite resentments, power will transition peacefully from President Obama to President Trump. We should be thankful for that rather than protesting it.
Richard And Pat Nixon Predicted The Trump Presidency
Did Richard Nixon have knowledge of the future?
Trump Victory Spawns National Freak-Out
Americans are rioting in the streets because they don’t like the outcome of a democratic election.
The ‘Popular Vote’ is Irrelevant
The candidate I voted for got more than 200,000 votes for president than the winner. I’m okay with that.
California, Two Other States, Legalize Recreational Marijuana
The fight for marijuana legalization advances in California.
Republicans Maintain Control Of Senate
Defying the odds, Republicans held on in several traditionally Democratic states to keep control of the Senate.
Donald Trump Defies Pollsters, Pundits, And The Odds To Become 45th U.S. President
Defying the odds and the polls, Donald Trump triumphed over Hillary Clinton to become the 45th President of the United States.
The Biggest F- You in Human History?
Michael Moore’s pre-election analysis is looking shockingly prescient.
Federal Jury Orders Rolling Stone To Pay $3 Million In University Of Virginia Case
A Federal Jury orders Rolling Stone to pay up.
