Boiling Frogs

Every weekday evening, Nick Catoggio, formerly Allahpundit, offers a running commentary on how populism is changing the world—and America’s two major political parties.

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Menace and Cringe

The bad romance of countercultural protests.

The Two Michaels

Everyone loves a convert.

The Duty to Obstruct

Is there one?

Magic Mike

The stunning transformation of Speaker Mike Johnson.

Missing Souljah

Joe Biden and the ‘persuasion election.’

Burning Down the House

The end of Mike Johnson?

Taking the W

Israel shouldn’t retaliate against Iran—yet.

The ‘Vibes’ Factor

What voters know, and what they assume.

Holy War

Why some nationalists are treating foreign policy as a Christian litmus test.

The Two MAGAs

Mike Johnson versus Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Liar’s Poker

Did Trump’s abortion statement change anything?

Souljah Boy

Is Trump’s abortion punt a “Sister Souljah moment”?

A Spoiler Spoiled

Why did No Labels fail?

Leading From Behind

At the top, support for Israel falters.

Third Time’s the Charm

Trump 2028?

RINO Hunt

Why hasn’t Biden reached out to Never Trumpers?