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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Coup to Form

An inept putsch attempt mirrors the ineptitude of Russia’s war.

The Oath Keepers

On the GOP’s increasingly sinister loyalty pledge.

The Strangest Candidacy

Why on earth is Will Hurd running for president?

One Year Later

The GOP is moderating on abortion post-Dobbs.

The Art of the Deal

An opportune moment for Trump to plead guilty.

Do Republicans Want to Win?

Thoughts on ‘the culture of losing.’

How Long Does DeSantis Have?

The clock is ticking on Trump’s most plausible challenger.

The Third-Party Paradox

An independent choice has never been more appealing. Or more dangerous.

Reason and the Mob

Trump rivals can’t capitalize on his indictment.

A Little Bit Pregnant

Why bother with tepid criticism of Trump’s documents scandal?

A Corrupt Bargain

Should the DOJ drop charges in exchange for Trump dropping out of the race?

The ‘Fifth Avenue’ Indictment

Thoughts on the Trump charges. Well, the new charges.

No Excuses

The uses of Mike Pence and Chris Christie.

For Sale

On the repellent PGA-LIV merger.

Weapon of Mass Destruction

The Nova Kakhovka dam explosion and ‘ecocide’ in Ukraine.

The ‘Normalcy’ Candidate

Is it DeSantis—or Trump?