Haley and the Politics of Slavery [Updated with Video]

Why can’t some of us handle the truth?

Where The Gays Are

A breakdown of new survey data.

Former Congressman and Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows Former Congressman and Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows

The Implications of 11th Circuit’s Mark Meadows Decision

The denial of transfer to Federal Court could signal problems for Trump’s Presidential Immunity Claims

On Handcounts

Ignorance, it turns out, isn’t bliss.

Thursday Evening Tabs

Lie down with dogs you get up with fleas edition.

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Voter Fraud Again Proves to be Rare

Even when it is focused on.

[Clarence Thomas] [Clarence Thomas]

What Role Have “Gifts” Played In Keeping Justice Thomas On The Supreme Court?

Might not be bribery, but it’s still exerting influence.

Guiliani Ordered to Pay $148 Million

A Pyrrhic victory in one of many cases against America’s mayor.

College Football Playoff Chaos

The four-team Playoff will go out making a lot of folks mad.

Six Swing States

America’s weird system for choosing Presidents keeps getting weirder.

Tabo Tuesday

A Few Thoughts on the Election and Poll Interpretation

And, not surprisingly, about parties.

One Year Out

Looking ahead to November 5, 2024

Former Trump Attorney Chesebro Pleads Guilty & Is Cooperating

Yesterday the Kraken. Today the Cheese. Whose flipping tomorrow?

Swing State Voters Prefer Trump

Bidenomics is dragging Biden’s approval.

Powell Pleads Guilty in GA

She took a plea deal.

An American Tragedy

We need to do better.

Where Does Europe End?

An idea, not a continent.

The Clown Car Has No Brakes

The MAGA wing is driving us over a cliff.

President Joe Biden drives a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon during a clean cars event, Thursday, August 5, 2021, on the South Lawn Driveway of the White House. President Joe Biden drives a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon during a clean cars event, Thursday, August 5, 2021, on the South Lawn Driveway of the White House.

The Politics of An Auto Strike

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

US vs. Google

The Justice Department claims the search giant abused its power.

Jimmy Buffett, 1946-2023

The Gulf and Western singer, songwriter, and mogul has died at 76.

Rank-Ordered Preferences

More thinking about the 2024 GOP primary.

Trump’s Stranglehold on Republican Voters

The base is remaining loyal to the only candidate they think can beat Biden.

Donald Trump Promises Retribution if Re-Elected

Yet more evidence of an unfit, unstable candidate.

Giuliani Defamed Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss

A federal court has ruled, now the question is one of damages.

Trump’s First Federal Trial Set For 2024

For the moment, the “January 6th” trial begins on March 4th, 2024

Stupid Polling Tricks

Americans don’t want either Trump or Biden! Film at 11.

Musical Lawyers

A shift in the legal team in GA.

14th Amendment Solutions

One weird trick could save us from Trump.

Why Trump Will Most Likely Be Convicted If Any Trial Moves Forward

tl;dr: Trump is a nightmare client & nightmare clients don’t do well in criminal courts

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Raining On Parades

With the help of Popehat, I call out issues with the Fulton County case &, in doing so, piss everyone off

The Georgia Case is Different

It’s the only one that puts all the piece together.

Trump Indicted in Georgia

This makes four.

Next Up: Georgia

The next Trump indictment looks like it is coming this week.

Could Trump Really Be President Again?

It’s not nearly as far-fetched as most of us would like to believe.

Fear of a Third Party

The Electoral College is holding a nation of millions back.

Thinking about the Past

Thoughts after reading Part 2 of the Reuter’s series, “Slavery’s Descendants”

Carters Celebrate 77th Anniversary

A remarkable milestone.

Is This Time Different?

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

DeSantis v. The DOE/SACSCOC

Another entry into the ongoing performative politics of Ron DeSantis.

How Serious of a Threat is a No Labels Candidate?

The panic continues. Is it warranted?

What If Trump is Convicted But Re-Elected?

An extremely unlikely scenario.

Violent Rhetoric: Legal But Dangerous

Politicians and other thought leaders are playing with fire.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Alabama Districts

A surprising ruling on the Voting Rights Act.

Trump Indicted (Again)

This time, it’s the feds.

The Food is Too Damn High

Get me higher than the grocery bill.

DeSantis Pandering to the Deplorables

Out Trumping Trump is possible because of Trump.