Manchin Won the Debt Ceiling Fight

Neither Republicans nor Democrats are happy. But one man is.

The Education Senator Redux

Tuberville claims he was taken “out of context.”

Debt Ceiling Deal Reached ‘in Principle’

We almost wrecked the economy . . . for this?

The Education Senator

A true inspiration

Who?

Another hat for the pile.

DeSantis Pandering to the Deplorables

Out Trumping Trump is possible because of Trump.

Why Are So Many Republicans Running?

Are they bored? Delusional?

Speaking of the GOP Primaries…

Faint praise edition.

Glenn Youngkin May Run After All

Virginia’s governor is reportedly taking a shot at the 2024 Republican nomination.

A Depressing Headline

A sign of the times.

Comity in the Senate

Every once in a blue moon, a glimpse of humanity can be seen.

Transphobic Cruelty

When prejudice overrides simple humanity.

Age Limits? (not Term Limits)

It is something we need to think about.

Chris Christie 2024?!

Can the fat man take down the elephant in the room?

Chris Sununu 2024

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

Alabama Chinese Property Bill Update

The state Senate has amended the bill considerably.

When Does Politics Stop Being Politics?

When we do it, it’s negotiation. When they do it, it’s hostage taking—and terrorism.

Chinese Exclusion

A bill in Alabama would bar Chinese nationals from buying property in the state.

Journalistic Ethics and Mangled Quotes

Striking the balance between cruel and misleading.

Kyrsten Sinema Mixes Pleasure and Business

Running for office or just running?

Trans-friendly Supreme Court

The nation’s highest court has gone all woke.

Fort Benning Now Officially Fort Moore

The “We Were Soldiers Once” author and his wife have been honored.

Trump’s Town Hall

CNN gave the former Liar in Chief a huuuge platform.

Post-Shame America

The courts can’t save us from ourselves.

Trump’s Three Trials

The former president faces multiple criminal prosecutions.

Trump Liable in Rape Case

The jury awarded $5 million in damages

Biden’s Diet

Let him eat cake.

Trump, Hamilton, and the Electoral College

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

Proud Boys Convicted of Seditious Conspiracy

The worst of the worst Capitol Riot players have been brought to justice.

Presidential Press Conference Play-Acting

The process is much more stage managed than advertised.

Barring Kids From Social Media

An odd set of Senators have a really bad idea.

President Biden Officially Running for Re-Election

“The question we are facing is whether in the years ahead we have more freedom or less freedom. More rights or fewer.”

Podcast Recommendation

Matthew Shugart on the Downballot.

Biden to Reshape Joint Chiefs

He’s likely to make heads explode.

Age, Illness, and American Politics

The controversies over our geriatric Congress continue.

Feinstein Steps Down from Judiciary

The inevitable next shoe has dropped.

Class Sorting in American Politics

Most high-income Congressional Districts are Democratic and low-income Districts are Republican.

Dianne Feinstein is MIA

It’s time for her to step down.

The Importance of Institutional Design (Part Lots)

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles sparks a thought.

Abbott Promises to Pardon Just-Convicted Murderer

An outrageous political stunt.

Weak Parties (Yet Again)

A clear example from North Carolina.

Education Department Issues Regulations on Transgender Sports Competition

A sensible compromise on a controversial issue.

The Trump Show

The real media bias.

RFK Jr. Running for President

Marianne Williamson is getting some competition.

Another Hat in the GOP Ring

I will admit, I didn’t see this coming.

Trump Bolstered by Indictment?

A new poll seems to show that. Be skeptical.

Pro-Trump Rioting Prospects Dim

Calls for violence have been widespread but are unlikely to be heeded.