Outside the Beltway

It could all come down to Pennsylvania.

Some Democrats are unhappy Harris is touting the endorsement of the Cheneys.

A modest proposal for Civil Service reform.

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

A bizarre court decision requires violating state and federal law.

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

Whatever that means anymore.

Massive numbers are taking to the streets in protest.

A Republican columnist is angry that Trump, not Harris, is being seen as the incumbent.

An FNC report on the Alaska House race is a mess.

His former National Security Advisor is not impressed.

The sitting Vice President isn’t getting blamed for the economy.

A stark contrast in vibes.

Because I think too much about this stuff.

His rants about the new race are unhelpful but not unfounded.

A graph that shows why Trump should be concerned

Democrats suddenly have multiple paths to victory.

What Trump and many supporters get wrong about Kamala Harris

The Democrats are in a good place heading into their convention.

Where will it go?

They’re apparently ongoing. Who knew?

A better articulation of the problem.

Bonus track: “I am not Christian”

An odd juxtaposition in the major press.

Facts versus framing, with a little Mandela effect thrown in for good measure.

Taking a closer look at Cooper, Kelly, and Shapiro

What if 2024 was a “West Wing” episode?

Stuck in the semi-public stage.

The President’s support is considerably stronger among Black Democrats.

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

Some interesting, if unworkable, ideas.

Because I really do have too many open.

Doubling down on the MAGA.

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

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

The basics.

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

Weak and presidentialized.

A second Trump presidency got much more likely last night.

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

Part the millionth.

A morally right but politically fraught move.

The war cabinet is gone. He now owns the war completely.

Progressive activists are preparing to “democracy-proof” the country.

Reactionary politics are not just a US phenomenon.

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