The Xenophobic Escalation Continues

This time: Aurora, CO.

Pope Francis Makes Perfect the Enemy of the Good

The US Presidential election pits “two evils” who are “against life.”

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Sanewashing Trump Redux

Why press coverage of the former and possibly future President doesn’t match the reality.

James Earl Jones, 1931-2024

The legendary star of stage and screen is gone at 93.

The Fox News/Trump Ororboros

To what degree is right wing media shaping Trump’s view of Harris?

Vance v. The Onion on Shootings

The Onion is more cogent.

Low-T(hursday) Tabs

Or is that low-T(rump)?

Some Polls

Things continue to be tight, yet Harrisward.

“He’s on our side”

Fascist agitation begets violence.

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“Leopards Eating People’s Faces Party” VP Candidate Publicly Eats Supporter’s Face

J. D. Vance seems to have a cruel sense of humor and issues with women. Weird!

Harris Pivots to the Center

It’s not 2019 anymore.

On Polling and Trolling

Harris appears to be getting a post-convention bounce while Trump and Vance stay classy.

Israel Expands War in West Bank

Another step closer to a regional war.

McMaster on Trump

His former National Security Advisor is not impressed.

Loose Lips Sink Ships (Or Campaigns)

Trumps undercuts current messaging & brings up past military service controversies

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

The Gift Of F.A.I.L.ure

What Trump and many supporters get wrong about Kamala Harris

Is Donald Trump Okay?

That’s not a rhetorical question.

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[Updated] Reviewing 5 Claims About Tim Walz Military Record

I don’t think its stolen valor, but Walz has played it loose when referring to his service

Trump Campaign’s Alleged Role In The Whisper Campaign Against Shapiro

Stoking anti-Semitism for political gain

Reasons Emerge For Why Josh Shapiro Wasn’t Picked

His Presidential aspirations may have played a big factor

Walz: A Special Open Forum

Some thoughts and the chance for you all to discuss.

Trump Lies About Hostage Release Record

Or more charitably, forgets due to cognitive decline

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

News Travels Faster

Five minutes is an eternity in the current information environment.

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What Exactly Did The Trump Campaign Vet J.D. Vance For?

It’s not been a great few days for J. D. Vance

Some Brief(ish) Thoughts On Kamala Harris’s Potential Running Mates

Taking a closer look at Cooper, Kelly, and Shapiro

Saturtabs

MAGA is Getting More MAGA

Trump’s second term would be much worse than his first.

Democrats Overwhelmingly Want Biden Off Ticket

Efforts to oust him from the race have picked up steam.

Biden Press Conference Doesn’t Stop Bleeding

A relatively strong performance doesn’t change the narrative.

We’re Stuck With Biden

Democrats desperate for a different nominee are falling in line as the President refuses to go.

French Elections Leave  Quel Désordre

The far right won the first round. The far left won the second. It’s a mess.

Design Matters

UK 2024 edition.

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Biden Agrees to High Stakes Stephanopoulos Interview

The President is going all-in to undo the damage from the debate.

CNN Poll on Replacing Biden

Sounds dramatic, but not very convincing.

Biden’s Catastrophic Debate Performance

A second Trump presidency got much more likely last night.

Biden to Pardon Veterans Convicted for Gay Sex

A long overdue move.

Handicapping The Debate

Could Thursday’s match-up shake up the race?

Kennedy Won’t Qualify for Debate

That’s some catch, that Catch-22.

A Comparative Note

Hunter Biden v. DJT Trials Edition.

Misleading Headlines of the Day

A non-ruling by the Supreme Court is being touted as something else.

Crystal Ball Moves Trumpward

It all comes down to Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

Israel Hostage Rescue Creates Outrage

Joy of four returned safe is mixed with the reality of scores of dead Palestinians.

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Cultural Identity, Mass Migration, and the Far Right

The fine line between xenophobia and patriotism.

Pat Sajak’s Last ‘Wheel of Fortune’

A four decade run is coming to an end today.

Joe Manchin Becomes ‘Independent’

The Democratic gadfly is performatively ‘leaving’ the party.

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VP Little Marco?

Rubio reportedly wants the gig.

Scottie Scheffler Arrested on Way to PGA

A truly bizarre spectacle.

Biden Rejects Commission on Presidential Debates

The President wants an alternative schedule and format.

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Biden Holding Up Israel Arms Shipments

Is Rafah the breaking point?