Romney and the Decline of the GOP

The party’s 2012 nominee is an indicator of how fall it has fallen.

A Foreign Policy Election?

A competent leader versus a lunatic would seem an easy choice. Alas.

Could Trump Really Be President Again?

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

Bowe Bergdahl’s Conviction Overturned

The trial judge had a conflict of interest.

Is This Time Different?

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

Trump, Hamilton, and the Electoral College

Don’t blame the primary author of The Federalist for our current mess.

Republicans Divided on Foreign Policy

As memory of the Cold War fades, so does support for American primacy.

Did Biden Pull a Fast One on Immigration?

A modest regulatory change may have a big impact.

No Room for Palin in Party She Remade?

What to make of her second straight loss?

Red and Blue States Aren’t Permanent

The margins for 2024 are likely to be slim. But that hides a larger story.

Liz Cheney Walloped in Primary

The Trumper consolidation of their control of the GOP continues.

President Joe Biden welcomes ASEAN leaders to the White House,Thursday, May 12, 2022, on the South Lawn. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott) President Joe Biden welcomes ASEAN leaders to the White House,Thursday, May 12, 2022, on the South Lawn. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott)

Joe Biden is Aging (Developing Story)

The 79-year-old will be 80 on his next birthday.

Ukraine Invasion Sending History in a New Direction?

The ferocity of the global reaction to Putin’s invasion is stunning.

The Beginning of a Response to the Beginning of an Invasion

The first shoe has dropped.

Sarah Palin Defamation (Sort of) Dismissed

The bar for defaming public officials is too high.

Max Cleland, 1942-2021

The Vietnam War hero and one-term Georgia Senator has died at 79.

More Sinema

Continuing and expanding on thoughts from the previous post.

Colin Powell, 1937-2021

The trailblazing soldier-statesman has died at 84.

What’s Kyrsten Sinema’s Game?

The political calculus of Arizona’s senior Senator is unclear.

The Reality Show Party?

Another R/D cleavage?

Culture Wars the Liberals’ Fault?

Some people claim there’s a woman to blame.

Who’s to Blame for the War Dead?

The answer seems simple but it isn’t.

Half-Mast or Half-Assed?

A powerful symbol has been robbed of its significance.

The GOP: Not a Civil War, Not a Purge

The GOP is actually pretty healthy at the moment, despite some public rhetoric to the contrary.

Ralph Puckett Gets Medal of Honor 70 Years Too Late

The 94-year-old legend is finally getting his due.

The Filibuster Isn’t The Problem

It’s undemocratic and we should get rid of it. But doing so isn’t a panacea.

Arguments Over Definitions

The lack of common understandings and shared assumptions makes political conversations challenging.

CPAC as a Leading Indicator

The annual gathering showed us what the Republican Party would become years ago.

We Are Not QAnon Nation

Most Americans have never even heard of it.

The Leaderless GOP

The Republican Party is not really a thing.

Fraudsters

A One Act Play

GOP Fracturing Over Trump

While many are congratulating President-Elect Biden, too many are still following a loser.

Joe Biden the 46th President of the United States

All the major outlets are finally acknowledging the obvious.

Two Parties, Not Two Countries

We’ve just had an election, not psychoanalysis.

Hypocrisy on SCOTUS Confirmations?

An unconvincing attack on the Democratic position.

Trump’s Bizarre, Anti-Veteran Rant

The Toddler-in-Chief strikes again.

Kamala Harris or Susan Rice?

Joe Biden has either narrowed down his choice for running mate down to two women or he hasn’t.

Biden’s Veep Search

Every Democratic woman seems to be under consideration.

Joe Biden as the Next George H.W. Bush?

Dan Drezner makes an interesting comparison.

Coronavirus Could Kill Trump Presidency

We may be seeing the beginning of the end.

Getting Over What Happened to Elizabeth Warren

Women didn’t vote for her either. But that doesn’t mean sexism didn’t play a role in her loss.

The Buttigieg-Klobuchar Dustup

It got somewhat ugly at the kids’ table.

Nevada Democratic Debate Roundup

Most national pundits saw it differently than I did.

America Ready for a Gay President?

It’s a reasonable question but not the right one.

The Narrative Abides

Iowa and New Hampshire voters are changing the perception of the race.

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Analysis vs Advocacy

A recurring source of friction in the OTB conversation.

No, Citizens United Didn’t Ruin Our Democracy

Money has increasingly dominated American politics but the court case had little to do with it.

Trump May Be Even Less Popular than it Seems

The 45th President polls worse than other prominent Republicans.

Democratic Primary Reset?

The 2016 frontrunners at this stage won their nominations easily. But that’s often not the case.

Trump Unleashes Disgusting Attack On John Dingell And His Widow

Last night, Trump decided it would be a good idea to attack a dead Congressman and his widow.