Chris Stirewalt

Chris Stirewalt is a contributing editor at The Dispatch, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, the politics editor for NewsNation, co-host of the Ink Stained Wretches podcast, and author of Broken News, a book on media and politics.

Chris Stirewalt

The Republican Case for Lying Down for Trump Again 

Should GOP candidates grin and bear it one more time?

Star-Spangled Biden

The president kicks off his reelection campaign with a nod toward patriotism.

The Politics of Very Happy People

They don’t share a particular party affiliation, but perspective.

DeSantis Can’t Sell Trump Lite

Supporters of the former president care less about electability than vengeance.

Freedom and Justice Around the Corner

The former home of the Stasi is a tribute to those who overthrew their oppressors.

Democrats Can’t Shake Chicago Blues

The power of self-deception in politics.

DeSantis Stuck in Cruz Control

Is he headed for the same finish?

Out of Sorts

Our political homogeneity makes primaries more important than general elections, and that creates problems.

Cleveland Rocks

The nation’s 22nd and 24th president is underappreciated.

A Lot of Hot Air

Everyone is reacting predictably to Trump’s indictment even before we know the actual charges.