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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Red on Red

Will populists split over Israel?

Canceling Monsters

Should Western terror apologists suffer professional consequences?

Israel First?

Why MAGA Republicans sound like neocons after Hamas’ attack.

The Wretched of the Earth

Democrats face an identity crisis after Hamas’ attack on Israel.

Inside, Outside, Upside Down

Jordan vs. Scalise is an institutional test.

The Player

Nancy Mace is the worst. Sort of.

Shooting the Hostage

Should Democrats have rescued Kevin McCarthy?

The Spoiler

Would an RFK independent run really hurt Trump more than Biden?

Kevin’s Best Friend

Having Matt Gaetz as a foil isn’t the worst thing.

The ‘Draft Youngkin’ Conspiracy

When the truth hurts too much.

The Potemkin Debate

Will it be the last?

The Politics of Bob

How much credit do Democrats deserve for turning against Menendez?

The Consolidation Debate

The end for DeSantis, the beginning for Haley?

Uncomfortably Numb

Trump’s getting worse. Not enough people care.

Speaker Gaetz

Maybe not the worst outcome.

Cutting Bait on DeSantis

Is it time?