Outside the Beltway

The erosion of representativeness continues.

Will America re-elect an 82-year-old to the White House?

A minor story that illustrates a far bigger problem in our politics.

Why oh why won’t people stop commenting on the lady Senator’s outfits?

Politicians gonna politician, but still…

This man is the face of the post-Trump party.

A largely mythical beast may become even more rare.

The average American is neither progressive nor all that interested in politics.

When the headline tells the story.

A weird new narrative has emerged.

Reading disparate polling numbers critically.

A conversation in two parts.

Another example for the conversation.

The matter of Executive Privilege and former Presidents is settled law.

A favorite anecdote from Robert Caro’s first masterpiece is likely untrue.

Mayor Pete is being mocked for telling obvious truths.

The Vietnam War hero and one-term Georgia Senator has died at 79.

Resolving the legal issues will take time we don’t have.

Senator Romney and the latest edition of the senatorial pro-filibuster op/ed.

It turns out “the economy” isn’t just one thing.

Apparently, it’s been a one-sided affair up until now.

Three days late, $1.2 billion long.

The electoral calendar affects who the electorate is.

Too woke! Not woke enough!

Going back to 1977 (there’s a pattern).

Providing a little bit of electoral history.

It’s usually more effective to run for something rather than against someone.

Running against Trump didn’t work this year.

Tip O’Neil’s famous saying hasn’t been true in a long, long time.

Another effect of the pandemic.

A piece in The Atlantic inspires thoughts.

A sign of our times.

Can we stop pretending these trolls and grifters are Republicans?

44% of Republicans strongly disapprove of President Biden’s performance while only 22% of Democrats strongly approve.

Joe Biden has bet his presidency on a caucus that may simply be irreconcilable.

There is a lot of anger out there.

Late-breaking news may not matter that much anymore.

Let this be his last halloween battlefield.

$1.75 trillion ain’t $3.5 trillion but it’s something.

Continuing and expanding on thoughts from the previous post.

The enigmatic Senator is a world-class attention seeker.

The West Virginia Senator is the epicenter of contemporary American politics.

It’s not funny when you have to constantly explain the jokes.

A vague but inflammatory report sheds little light on the situation.

Voters are suppose to choose elected officials, not the other way around.

Cases per state adjusted for population.

Let’s look at the numbers and the clear effects of policy choices.

The MyPillow Guy went down to Bama…

At least 40 Members violated the law on reporting stock transactions.