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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The Most Useful Idiot

Trapped in Elon Musk’s world.

The Choice Is Made

It’s too late, Mike.

The Elephant in the Room

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

The Trump Victory Scenario

Believe it.

Leopards Eating People’s Faces

Turns out populists have faces too.

Whither Vivekmentum?

Ramaswamy’s expected post-debate surge hasn’t happened. Yet.

Bad Intentions

Ron DeSantis, the left, and the Jacksonville massacre.

Electability’s Last Stand

The politics of Trump’s trial date.

He Looks Hard

Can a party be reactionary and countercultural?

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The costs and benefits of prosecuting a president.

The Demagogue Won

Of course he did.

A Debate About Nothing, and Everything

High stakes and low in Milwaukee.

Shellshock

Will stalemate in Ukraine sink Biden?

Listless Vessels

Will Ron DeSantis be punished for telling the truth?

What Are Parties For?

Further thoughts on this week’s newsletters.

The End of Electability

As Trump’s jeopardy deepens, his primary lead grows.