Comparative Approval Ratings

Is Trump really an outlier?

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All’s Fair, Even if It’s Unfair?

A defense of the indefensible.

More on the Absurdity of the Electoral College

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

Some New Polls

New numbers show more consistency.

Post-Convention Reality Check

We’re winding down to Election Day. Where do we stand?

The Hollowed-out Party

The platform decision is emblematic of a Trump-led party.

A Bizarre Convention

The Republicans are putting on quite a show.

Culture and Institutions, Part 1

A partial response in the context of a complex topic.

President Donald J. Trump disembarks Marine One Sunday Aug. 9, 2020, at the Elberon Park landing zone in Long Branch, N.J. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) President Donald J. Trump disembarks Marine One Sunday Aug. 9, 2020, at the Elberon Park landing zone in Long Branch, N.J. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Six Responses to Six Scenarios

Yet another call for military intervention in domestic politics.

Harris’ VP Chances Redux

She would hardly be the first running mate who criticized the nominee in a debate.

Trump Commutes Roger Stone’s Sentence

A shocking and yet completely unsurprising development.

Will Trump Quit?

I don’t see it.

Why Republicans like the Filibuster

It creates a veto gate that they are almost guaranteed to control when they need it.

Trump Pushing Out US Attorney Investigating Trump Associates

For the second time, the chief federal prosecutor for Manhattan has been fired.

An Amazing Sentence

An amazing statement from Bolton’s book.

Biden’s Record Gender Gap

If the Democrats win back the White House in November, it’ll be no thanks to men.

Biden in the Driver’s Seat

The Economist gives Joe Biden an 83% chance to win the Electoral College.

Another Blow to Accountability in Government

Trump fires another Inspector General.

There is no Switch, Redux

The status quo ante is not just waiting for us around the corner.

Whom do the Haters Hate More?

Some potentially good news for Biden,

Michelle Obama Shouldn’t Be Vice President

Especially for Joe Biden.

Joe Biden as the Next George H.W. Bush?

Dan Drezner makes an interesting comparison.

The Six Weeks we Lost, Redux

Trump’s performance during this crisis is a reminder that electing an amateur to the presidency is a really bad idea.

Tom Steyer Drops Out

The billionaire has decided to stop tilting at windmills.

On the Act of Voting

A discussion of what #NeverTrump means, on Sanders v. Trump, and some about the philosophy of voting.

On the Issue of (d)emocratic Nominations

Primaries are not all they are cracked up to be.

Bloomberg to Sell Business if Elected

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

The US’ Nonhierarchical Parties

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

Does Stop-and-Frisk Disqualify Bloomberg for President?

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

Deval Patrick Drops Out

The Democratic nominee will be white.

Sanders Benefitting from Low Expectations

The Vermont Senator is a better politician than most give him credit for.

SOTU Ends Pretense of Normalcy

The State of the Union is petulant.

Is Presidential Impeachment Constitutional Dead Letter?

(At least the removal part)

The NYT’s Dual Endorsement

The paper of record endorsed both Warren and Klobuchar

No, Joe Biden Should Not Make A Single Term Pledge

Some reports are indicating that Joe Biden’s campaign is considering making a pledge that he would only serve a single term if elected. This would be a mistake.

Kamala Harris’s Failure Had Nothing To Do With Her Race

Kamala Harris didn’t fail because of her race, she failed because she was a bad candidate.

Congressional (In)Action

Especially Senate inaction.

White House Rejects Invitation To Participate In Impeachment Hearings

After arguing for a month about an “unfair” impeachment process, the WHite House is saying ‘no thanks’ to an invitation to participate in the next round of impeachment hearings.

Montana Governor Steve Bullock Drops Out Of Presidential Race

And another one gone, another one gone, another one bites the dust.

California Supreme Court Strikes Down Tax Return Disclosure Law

The California Supreme Court has struck down a state law purporting to require a candidate for President to release their tax returns,

About Biden’s Gaffes

A new article puts Joe Biden’s gaffes and malapropisms in a new light.

Trump Attorneys Appeal Tax Return Ruling To Supreme Court

The fight over the President’s tax returns has reached the Supreme Court.

Second Circuit Rejects Trump Effort To Block Tax Return Subpoena

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals handed President Trump a loss in his effort to prevent prosecutors in New York from getting copies of his tax returns.

Lt. Col. Vindman Told To ‘Keep Quiet’ About Ukraine Phone Call

And now we have evidence of a clear effort at a coverup by high-level White House employees. The question would be, what did the President know and when did he know it?

Why Republicans Probably Won’t Benefit From The Economy In 2020

While the economy is likely to remain at its current levels for the next year, that probably won’t help Trump and the GOP much.

John Kelly Says He Warned Trump Of Impeachment If He Hired “Yes” Men

John Kelly, President Trump’s former Chief of Staff, is speaking out nearly a year after leaving office

Where Has the Decade Gone?

No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun.

Lawyer Argues Trump Could Kill A Guy And Be Immune From Investigation Or Prosection

What started out as a joke on the campaign trail has turned into a serious legal argument being made to a Federal Judge by an attorney for the President.

Polling Shows Growing Support For Trump’s Impeachment And Removal

New polling is showing increased public support for President Trump’s impeachment and removal

Trump’s Unhinged Behavior On Full Display At Meeting With Pelosi

As the vultures continue to circle above the White House, the President continues to lash out.