Hump Day Tabs

A Rebooted Race II

A fresh choice provides room for movement.

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

Taking a closer look at Cooper, Kelly, and Shapiro

DEI Candidates

Is all diversity created equal?

Vice President Kamala Harris attends a meeting with President Joe Biden and their “Investing in America” Cabinet to discuss the Administration’s economic agenda, Friday, May 5, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris attends a meeting with President Joe Biden and their “Investing in America” Cabinet to discuss the Administration’s economic agenda, Friday, May 5, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

The Harris Coronation

It’s logical, maybe even inevitable. But is it a good idea?

President Joe Biden wears his aviator sunglasses while working at the Resolute Desk, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in the Oval Office. President Joe Biden wears his aviator sunglasses while working at the Resolute Desk, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in the Oval Office.

Biden Drops Re-Election Bid

A development as shocking as it was inevitable.

Trump Being Trump

Even getting shot, he can’t pretend to be a unifying force for long.

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’s Supreme Court Plan

Some interesting, if unworkable, ideas.

Trump Picks J.D. for V.P

Doubling down on the MAGA.

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Judge Cannon Dismisses Trump’s Classified Document Case

Expect an appeal and a long wait

Trump Assassination Attempt Update

We don’t know much but the early details are all too familiar.

The Threat of Yesterday’s Assassination Attempt

And some reminders from where the violent rhetoric emanates.

Should He Stay or Should He Go?

A clash of possibilities.

Polls, Damn Polls, and Aggregators

There’s something for everyone in the post-debate surveys.

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.

Polls Continue Trumpward Shift

The slide continues.

Post-Debate Polling Trends

The changes are minor but in the wrong direction for the guy who’s behind.

President Joe Biden talks to reporters as he departs an event with attendees from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting, Friday, January 20, 2023, in the East Room of the White House. President Joe Biden talks to reporters as he departs an event with attendees from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting, Friday, January 20, 2023, in the East Room of the White House.

Biden and the Media Narrative

Are the press out to get the President? Or abetting a coverup?

More Post-Debate Polling

More polling that contradicts the panic.

Biden Fails to Assuage Performance Fears

The big interview did little to ease doubts that he’s up to another four years.

Is Joe Biden Fit to Serve?

The Replace Biden bandwagon continues rolling. Evidence is mounting that he needs to get on it.

President Joe Biden announces new efforts by his Administration to crack down on junk fees, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in the White House Rose Garden. President Joe Biden announces new efforts by his Administration to crack down on junk fees, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in the White House Rose Garden.

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.

Democrats Looking to Strike Back at Supreme Court

Impeach the Justices! Pack the Court!

Presidential Immunity and the Catch-22 of American Politics

All of the legal remedies are impossible.

SCOTUS on Presidential Immunity: It Depends

Too little, too late.

More on Biden’s Options

More to consider.

Stop Asking Us Just For Money

Fund-raising alone won’t save American democracy.

Biden’s Catastrophic Debate Performance

A second Trump presidency got much more likely last night.

Trump Leads Biden Going into Tonight’s Debate

He’s doing better in all the swing states but one than in 2020.

Jamaal Bowman Defeated in Primary

The Gaza conflict has ousted a member of “the Squad.”

The Cult of Trump

Planting a flag.

Handicapping The Debate

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

Veeps Don’t Win Presidencies

Part the millionth.

Trump Got More Donations Than Biden After Conviction

A whopping $50 million donation from a single nepo baby put him over the top.

The World According to Trump

While foreign policy seldom decides American elections, it really should this year.

Kennedy Won’t Qualify for Debate

That’s some catch, that Catch-22.

Biden: Next POTUS Could Appoint Two SCOTUS Justices

He may be under-estimating.

Republicans Shockingly Back Republican Nominee

Never underestimate the hypocrisy of politicians.

A Comparative Note

Hunter Biden v. DJT Trials Edition.

Crystal Ball Moves Trumpward

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

Age and the Supreme Court

Gaming the appointment process.

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Jonathan Turley Continues to be a Hack

I guess the attention is worth it?

Cultural Identity, Mass Migration, and the Far Right

The fine line between xenophobia and patriotism.