Reforming the EC is not the Same as Overturning it

Wherein I respond to a ridiculous comparison.

The Court Failures Continue to Mount

Almost 50 losses in four weeks,. Impressive.

More Nonsense About the Election

A shadowy flight into the realm of evidence that does not exist.

Recount Protip

Team Trump and the WI recount.

Cracks in America’s Election System?

Was Trump’s attempt to overturn the outcome a one-off or a sign of things to come?

More on Alternative Electors

More on why it isn’t going to happen.

Donald Trump v. Stacey Abrams

Gracious concessions are the norm except when they’re not.

Team Trump Struggles in Court

It is one failure after another.

Good News on the EC Front

GOP leaders in key states signal no EC shenanigans.

Why the Polls Were Wrong

A myriad of possible explanations.

Recount Blues

The numbers behind recounts.

Joe Biden the 46th President of the United States

All the major outlets are finally acknowledging the obvious.

Meanwhile, in the Pandemic

It’s getting worse, not better.

Where the Presidential Race Stands

Why it’s all over but the crying.

Wisconsin Officially Biden’s

10 more Electoral votes.

Biden Win Looking Closer

The picture is becoming clearer.

Election Thoughts

A lot to think about, not a lot of conclusions.

Blue Wave Crashes

It’ll be days before we know the final 2020 results but a resounding repudiation is unlikely.

Two Different Americas

The degree to which the country is divided is truly shocking.

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Trump Likely to Claim Victory

The expectations game will be especially tricky this year.

Supreme Executive Power Derives from a Mandate from the Masses

Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government!

AZ and PA

Trump needs them both.

Voting From the Grave

When early voting meets tragedy.

Could Trump Shock the World Again?

Fear of a reprise of 2016 is still with us.

SCOTUS’ Consistent Inconsistency on Voting Cases

A defensible distinction could give way to a Constitutional crisis.

How Confident Should We Be in the Polls?

Two prominent media pollsters are hedging their bets.

Could Biden Win Texas and Lose Ohio?

The state polling is not lining up along usual patterns.

The Pandemic Continues

Reminders from a perusal of the news.

Election Night Scenarios

Thinking about what we might know on the night of the election.

What’s a Republic?

What meanings might the Founders have had? How should we understand the term?

Michigan Coup Averted

A right-wing militia’s hairbrained scheme to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer has been foiled.

Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Debate

A national nightmare that may not have changed many minds.

Majority Rule, Plurality Rule, and Minority Rule

Definitions are fun, right?

Big Ten Football Back October 24

Yet another twist in an ongoing saga.

Do the Polls Matter?

President Trump is historically unpopular and has consistently trailed Joe Biden. He could still win.

Presidential Campaign Down to Six States

The Electoral College is once again having the opposite effect of what its defenders claim.

Wisconsin Supremes Block Green Party Ballot Access

A potentially catastrophic delay has been averted.

Some Swing State Polls

More good news for Biden.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Delays Absentee Ballots

A party-line vote may scuttle mail-in voting in a crucial swing state.

More on the Absurdity of the Electoral College

A game wherein one team has to score more points to win than does the other.

Majority Think Trump and Biden Mentally Unfit

The two oldest major party nominees in American history are not inspiring great confidence.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race?

Biden is polling well, and consistently so.

Another Poll

The latest FNC poll has more good news for Biden.

Andrew Sullivan’s Complicated Legacy

The one-time wunderkind, blogging pioneer, and same-sex marriage champion is now on the outs.

Urban Unrest and Presidential Politics

The politics of protests.

Post-Convention Reality Check

We’re winding down to Election Day. Where do we stand?

The Mundanity of Authoritarianism

Some recommended reading.

Pro Athletes Boycotting Games

The NBA playoffs have been hit with a work stoppage.

Democrats Kick Off Virtual Convention

The official campaign to oust Donald Trump is off to a good start.

Biden Gains Ground in Battleground Polls

The latest Morning Consult numbers are more bad news for Trump.