Politics

Conspiracy Theorists Need Not Apply

Vivek Ramaswamy’s comments about the 9/11 terror attacks show he’s not fit for public office.

Our Best Stuff on Ken Paxton’s Impeachment and Mike Pence’s ‘Time for Choosing’

Plus, voters have questions about Vivek Ramaswamy.

Mike Pence Plants His Flag at the ‘Unbridgeable Divide’

His fight for the survival of the GOP.

Base Assumptions

Why identity politics and the ‘Real America’ fallacy are bad for our politics.

No Labels Focusing on Nomination Rules Over Candidates, For Now

Plus: The RNC continues its early vote push ahead of 2024.

Will Voters Buy What Vivek Ramaswamy Is Selling?

A day in New Hampshire with the entrepreneur-turned-presidential-candidate reveals Republican voters’ questions about his authenticity.

The Choice Is Made

It’s too late, Mike.

Polling on Trump’s Cases Shows Two Different Universes

Republicans are rallying around their guy, but the general electorate thinks the indictments are legit.

The High Plains Grifter

Just try and write fictional satire that is more ridiculous than the facts of Ken Paxton’s impeachment in Texas.

The Liberation of the Self-Anointed

On the radical zealotry of the right today.

The Elephant in the Room

Should Biden make a campaign issue of Trump’s criminal jeopardy?

Mike Pence to Decry Republican Populism in New Hampshire Speech

Plus, Vivek Ramaswamy pitches his America First vision, and Glenn Youngkin’s PAC rakes in cash.

Democrats Are Making a Risky Bet With Biden

It’s no wonder the president has vouched for Mitch McConnell’s fitness after the latter’s latest health episode.

Nikki Haley Gains Traction in Iowa

Meanwhile, fresh doubts seep in about fellow South Carolinian Tim Scott.

The Trump Victory Scenario

Believe it.

The Election Nobody Wants

Despite low favorability ratings, a Trump-Biden rematch in 2024 is looking more and more likely.