South Carolina Debate Was Terrible

CBS did a lousy job.

Wednesday’s Forum

Hump day.

Should We Blame Bernie for His Trolls?

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

Tuesday’s Open Forum

Enjoy the chatter.

A Quote to Ponder

On presidents

Beltway Sniper Ends Suit After Virginia Changes Law

Lee Boyd Malvo may be eligible for parole in two years.

Steyer as South Carolina Spoiler

The vanity candidate may impact the race.

Anonymous Intel Officials Say On-Record Briefer Overstated Russian Interference

Moscow helped Trump in 2016. Do they want him back?

Monday Open Forum

Another work week begins.

The Magnitude of Sanders’ Win

It comports with the polling.

The Problematic Acting DNI

Only the best people.

Is Sanders Inevitable?

There’s no way to catch him in a six-candidate field.

Nevada Caucuses Go as Expected

Media overreacts to the Sanders victory all the polls predicted.

Sunday Open Forum

Bottomless commenting.

Tuberville and Sharia Law

Speaking of xenophobia.

Cars

Which ones have you owned?

Presidential Generations

We’re going to make history one way or another in November.

Saturday Open Forum

It’s the weekend.

Stoking Xenophobia

Utterly irresponsible.

Russia Backing Sanders Again

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

On the Issue of (d)emocratic Nominations

Primaries are not all they are cracked up to be.

Money Could Decide Super Tuesday

Competing in fourteen states plus overseas territories in one day is expensive.

Bloomberg Tweets Doctored Debate Video

Creepy misinformation? Or just lame?

Russians Actively Working to Re-Elect Trump

Our intelligence professionals are issuing a familiar warning.

Friday Open Forum

The one that doesn’t have a photo.

The Buttigieg-Klobuchar Dustup

It got somewhat ugly at the kids’ table.

Nevada Democratic Debate Roundup

Most national pundits saw it differently than I did.

Nevada Debate Reflections

The clear winner was Donald Trump.

Thursday Open Forum

Have at it.

Democracy is Hurting Democrats

The wrong people are choosing the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.

What does “Electable” Mean?

Democrats say they want an candidate who is electable.

American Exceptionalism in Choosing the Head of State

We are truly exceptional in how we choose the president.

Bloomberg to Sell Business if Elected

The mega-billionaire commits to a path quite different from the fake billionaire currently in office.

A Wednesday Forum

For all your Miercoles-based foruming.

West Point Why We’re Losing Wars Says West Point Prof

A book out today makes an odd case.

Boy Scouts File for Bankruptcy

The venerable youth organization has fallen on hard times.

A Tuesday Open Forum

Someplace to hang out.

Bolton and his Book

He is complaining that the White House is holding it up.

Podcast Recommendation

Trek edition

A Monday Open Forum

Let the week begin

The EC Helps Small States!

(Or not. Part 1,276,524).

The US’ Nonhierarchical Parties

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

Bloomberg’s Influence-Buying

Unprecedented spending since leaving City Hall has put him in a unique position.

Does Stop-and-Frisk Disqualify Bloomberg for President?

The policy was undeniably harmful and unconstitutional. Is it forgivable?

Sunday Open Forum

It’s easy.

Queer Activists Disrupt Buttigieg Fundraiser

Do gay candidates have a special obligation to be leftists?

Army Not Investigating Vindman

Tweets aren’t policy, unless they are.

Rethinking Chinese Investment

Several trends are pointing in a new direction.

Brokered Democratic Convention a Real Possibility

Could the fevered dream really come true?