The Limits of Ideology

John Fetterman says he’s not a progressive.

Biden and Netanyahu at Odds Over Gaza War

The inevitable has happened.

Thoughts on the US Presidential Primary System

The system isn’t very good.

US Alone In Support For Israel War Effort

World opinion and American opinion diverge significantly.

Dean Phillips to Focus on White House Bid, Will not Seek Re-election to House

More importantly, comments on challenges to incumbent presidents.

What’s ‘Political Dysfunction’?

I know it when I see it.

Dueling Election Takes

Let the punditry begin.

The Polls Are Skewed!

Survey research is not without flaws. But we dismiss it at our peril.

The (American) Politics of Israel-Palestine

Pick a side. No nuance allowed.

Who The Hell is Dean Phillips?

It’s quite the week for politicians with generic names nobody has ever heard of.

Friday Tabs

And this doesn’t even clear them all!

California Senate Sinkhole

A race a Democrat will definitely win will be the most expensive in US history.

Laphonza Butler Tapped to Replace Feinstein

The Emily’s list leader will be the first Black lesbian in the Senate.

Dianne Feinstein, 1933-2023

A trailblazer is gone at 90.

The Menendez Indictment (Updated)

Also: calls for his resignation.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Suddenly a Republican

Another illustration of the weakness of the American party system.

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The Politics of An Auto Strike

The President’s support for labor and aggressive action on climate change are in tension.

When Allies Become Heretics

Call-out culture has become a circular firing squad.

Federalist Society’s Leonard Leo Under Investigation

The DC district attorney’s office is looking into allegations of masssive tax fraud.

Whither Centrism?

What to call non-crazies who aren’t Democrats?

Democratic Majority Emerging After All?

Today’s youth cohort might actually vote.

Fear of a Third Party

The Electoral College is holding a nation of millions back.

Is This Time Different?

America survived a civil war and the turmoil of the 1960s. Can we rebound again?

Yet Another Example of the Weakness of US Parties

The parties do not control their labels.

Does Taking The High Road Make Political Sense?

What’s more important, appearances or action?

The Emotional Labor Of Debating In Good Faith

In a world of fixed positions, is debating in good faith really worth it?

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What happens when you lose [Insert Name]?

When a go-to “nonpartisan” defender breaks rank does that change your opinion?

Supreme Court Strikes Down Alabama Districts

A surprising ruling on the Voting Rights Act.

On Winners, Losers, and the Debt Ceiling

Horse race coverage in all the things.

Is Twitter DeSantis’ Problem?

A columnist argues his failed launch was emblematic of a larger problem.

Chris Sununu 2024

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

Age, Illness, and American Politics

The controversies over our geriatric Congress continue.

Class Sorting in American Politics

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

An Observation About “Classically Liberal” Punditry

“Classical liberals” really need to rediscover self examination

The Democrats’ Patriotism Problem?!

Whither American civil religion?

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The Value Of Cultivating Some Self Doubt

Tips for how to check yourself before you wreck yourself.

The Weakness of US Parties Illustrated Yet Again

The primary calendar debate shows, yet again, that parties don’t fully control candidate selection.

Democrats Upend Primary Cycle. At Least for 2024. Maybe.

South Carolina and Georgia win! Iowa loses! New Hampshire whines!

The Paul Pelosi Video

Why was it released to the public?

Manchin 2024? Hogan 2024?

The market for competent centrists.

A Thought or Two on Negotiating the Debt Limit

The Biden administration has a point.

Zealots and Pluralists

A moderate Republican almost diagnoses the problem.

Richard Shelby and the Old Senate

“You can’t be against everything.”

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Follow Up On Yesterday’s Santos Column

Why a paper got the story right and no one paid attention and polls over opposition research

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A consequence of shrinking newsrooms

How an apparent serial fabulist got elected to Congress

Elon Musk “African American of the Year”

So proclaims American Greatness.

Omnibus Bill Has Everything But the Kitchen Sink

A 4155-page, $1.65 trillion dollar budget deal has been reached.

On Labels and Caucuses

Regarding the newly independent Senator Sinema.

What Now for Stacey Abrams’ Model?

Her emphasis on turnout has helped other Democrats but she’s a two-time loser.

The Weird New York Times Walkout

Did you even notice?