Politics

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.

Five Known Unknowns for 2024

We’ve got the outline for next year’s elections, but we’ll have to wait for the details.

Good Luck With That Grand Strategy

Even the most comprehensive plans are bound to fail if leaders can’t build support for them.

The No-Values Party

The modern Republican Party has no principles, but plenty of contradictions and incoherence.

Our Best Stuff From the Dog Days of Summer

Plus, why are schools going remote, and what the heck was Vivek Ramaswamy suggesting?

McConnell at the Crossroads

There’s never a good time to have a leadership change, but some times are worse than others.

Leopards Eating People’s Faces

Turns out populists have faces too.

Holy Bovines

On Vivek Ramaswamy, Social Security, and the Iowa State Fair.