Chris Stirewalt
Chris Stirewalt is a contributing editor of The Dispatch and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Read his weekly column here on Mondays and his politics newsletter, Stirewaltisms, on Fridays.
Biden’s State of the Union Misery Index
Potential primary challengers will be looking for weakness.
Stirewaltisms: Iowa Down, But Not Out
Three years ago today the political world watched in horror as the Iowa Democratic Caucuses turned into a high-tech wreck.
Trump Tries Slogging It Out
He’s lost his crucial advantage from 2016—the ability to surprise.
Stirewaltisms: Aaaaaand They’re Off …
Did you really think 2024 would get off to a slow start?
Stirewaltisms: In Favor of Quitting Loud
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is stepping down.
The End of History
The solution to our natural biases is a broad, inclusive, and honest study of the past.
Stirewaltisms: Hold on Loosely, But Don’t Let Go
Advice from Paul Ryan to Kevin McCarthy—and everyone else who seeks power.
Biden’s 2024 Tightrope Starts With Border Balancing Act
There are no easy answers, and even simple measures are politically untenable.
Stirewaltisms: Four Lessons From the Ziggy Stardust Caucus
Practical takeaways from an impractical performance.