Stirewalt on Politics
Chris Stirewalt, a political news veteran, uses his decades of experience to provide context (and some humor) when explaining what happened this week in national politics.
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Stirewaltisms: Iowa Down, But Not Out
Three years ago today the political world watched in horror as the Iowa Democratic Caucuses turned into a high-tech wreck.
Stirewaltisms: In Favor of Quitting Loud
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is stepping down.
Stirewaltisms: Hold on Loosely, But Don’t Let Go
Advice from Paul Ryan to Kevin McCarthy—and everyone else who seeks power.
Stirewaltisms: Four Lessons From the Ziggy Stardust Caucus
Practical takeaways from an impractical performance.
Stirewaltisms: Of Gifts and Grifts
While many of us want to pull back from the excesses of political savagery, others plunge headlong into the bloody fray.
Stirewaltisms: A Weakened Trump Will Draw More Challenges
But that does not necessarily mean a quick 2024 GOP primary.
Stirewaltisms: First Humble, Then Thankful, Then Happy
Celebrating the greatest of America’s civic holidays.
Stirewaltisms: Midterm Split Decision Goes Hard on Hogwash, Emotional Blabber
The lack of humility in our political class has never been worse.
Stirewaltisms: Presenting Your 2022 House Race Ratings
An upward revision for the GOP points to some breathing room for the red team.
Stirewaltisms: Presenting Your 2022 Gubernatorial Race Ratings
Democrats have a better map, but Republicans have a better climate.
Stirewaltisms: The Self-Defeating Anger of Arizona’s Republicans
It may cost them winnable races for Senate and governor.