What happens if Trump or Biden drops out?
“Why can’t they both lose?” is something I frequently wonder in presidential election years. This year, that might just be possible.
Author: David Thornton
Who Will Be Trump’s Running Mate?
If I had to rank what I think Trump will be looking for in a running mate, his top priorities will be: Loyalty, Loyalty, and Loyalty
MAGA Isn’t Serious About the Border
Sometimes getting things done gets in the way of whipping the base into a frenzy.
Nikki Haley’s Chance
At this point, Nikki Haley is on a quixotic quest to deny Trump the nomination. It’s not going to happen. It would require several miracles.
DeSantis Drops Out
The DeSantis campaign ended as it started: On the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Trump and the Church
As a great shirt says, “Love God and love people.” But how much love do we see coming from the actions and words of Donald Trump?
Can Nikki Haley win New Hampshire? (And Does It Matter?)
If we’ve learned anything this cycle, it’s that you can’t win a primary by ignoring your opponent’s numerous serious flaws and hoping that he goes away.
It Was Always Going To Be Trump
The Republican Party is Trump’s party now, and the string of electoral defeats is likely to continue until Republican voters realize that most Americans don’t like MAGA.
Where Will Chris Christie Voters Go?
One thing that is certain is that few of Chris Christie’s voters are likely to go to Trump.
Alaska Airlines Is Shown the Door
Airline flying is statistically safer than the drive to the airport, but if things go sideways, it can happen quickly.
The Truth About January 6
I hadn’t planned to write today, but I found that I couldn’t let the fourth anniversary of January 6 pass without speaking out.
Twelve Minutes in Tokyo
Despite the fire and deaths in Japan, commercial aviation is still extremely safe. That doesn’t mean that it is risk-free, however.
Totally Serious Predictions for 2024
As we celebrate the dawning of 2024, I offer a few predictions for the coming year.
A Deep Dive Into the Trump Ballot Ban
“Trump Ballot Ban” case is interesting reading, not least because of its appeals to its target audience comprised of six people.
Colorado to Trump: Drop Dead
The one certainty in this entire mess is that the controversy won’t end with the Colorado ruling.
What is Israel’s Endgame in Gaza?
You might think Israel holds the cards on the ceasefire negotiations since they have the dominant military, but that isn’t a good assumption.
Rasmussen’s Cheaters
In the end, Rasmussen’s claim is misleading, if not an outright falsehood. And I’m sad to say that this is not unusual.
Trump’s Authoritarian Tells
Voters tend to choose the least scary and least radical option. In 2024, that’s not going to be Donald Trump.
Of Prophecy and Politicians
Is Mike Johnson a false prophet or new Moses or something in between? We will see, but I’m skeptical of his claim.
We Need A Grand Bargain On Ukraine and Israel
The Republican position is not unreasonable, but it does reflect incorrect priorities.
