Politics

Our Best Stuff on 2024, Congress, and War in Israel

Plus, thoughts on Veterans Day.

Recall or Referendum?

What the off-year election tells us about 2024.

Party People

How to win with a very old, very unpopular president. Maybe?

House GOP Gives Mike Johnson (Some) Leeway in Averting a Shutdown

Plus: Are censures in the House too frequent?

Is Tim Scott Running on Fumes?

After the debate in Miami, the South Carolina senator remains stuck behind.

With Subpoenas, the House Impeachment Inquiry Is Speeding Up

Plus, evaluating Trump’s PR strategy as his civil fraud trial continues.

The Most Rational Candidate

On Vivek, ‘scum,’ and Nazis.

Debatable Outcomes

The third GOP presidential debate was the most substantive yet—but did it matter?

House Democrats’ Rashida Tlaib Problem

‘She was well-liked when she got to Congress. A lot of people don’t like her anymore.’

Deinstitutionalization

Another bad night for a weak party.

A Banner Off-Year Election Night For Democrats

Youngkin faces disaster in Virginia as abortion boosts Democrats almost everywhere.

Roe-ing Against the Tide

Abortion once again costs Republicans electoral victories in the states.

The Biggest Loser

How Donald Trump reduced the red tsunami in 2022 to a trickle.

Beyond Mercy and Grace

Rep. Lauren Boebert tends to make everything about the least important issue in America—herself.

Video: Election Night 2023

Watch the video of our weekly livestreamed conversation.

Permission Structures

The flaw in Kim Reynolds’ endorsement of Ron DeSantis.