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 Scapegoats

A crisis of leadership in a weak, divided party.

Mood: Disorder

What being a loyal Republican means now.

The Fast and the Furious

Send the immigration bill to the House.

Britt Pop

A dark horse may be leading the Trump veepstakes.

The Consolation of the Grift

How to exculpate a party gone mad.

The Vibes, They Are A-Shiftin’

Aren’t they?

American Idols

On the Taylor Swift “psy op.”

The Half Liz

How much truth should Nikki Haley tell about Donald Trump?

Rebel Yell

The politics of ‘invasion’ in Texas.

Et Tu, Mitch?

McConnell surrenders to Trump. Or does he?

Bring On the Crack-Up

New Hampshire and the future.

The Last Reaganite

Could anyone have outperformed Nikki Haley against Trump?

Tiny D

Ron DeSantis surrenders.

The Silver Linings of a Short Primary

Are there any?

Infinite Crimes

It’s time to re-platform Trump.

Deathbed Confessions

Ron DeSantis tells it like it is. Finally.