Yes, Democrats Do Have to Be Perfect
Double standards are a fact of political life. Democrats must learn how to navigate them if they hope to avoid McAuliffe’s fate
Category: American Politics
Some Unsolicited Advice For the January 6th Committee
Not that they are going to ask little ol’ me about it, but I would like to proffer some advice to the January 6th Committee.
Is Leftist Authoritarianism A Thing Or Not?
So is the left in America authoritarian? Does it contain authoritarian elements? Am I just in my own little bubble?
Kevin McCarthy Feels The Pain, Fails To Refrain
Normally, to get this much “na-na-na-na”-ing from a McCarthy you’d have to put the 10 hour YouTube version of “Hey Jude” on.
Joe Biden Needs to Be The Next Democratic Nominee
If the goal is still to deny Donald Trump a second term, and Joe Biden is the only person who has proven himself capable of that task.
Sinema-tography: Why Analysis of Kyrsten Sinema Might Need To Be Reworked:
It seems that Krysten Sinema draws the most ire from left-leaning observers, voters, and even some analysts and reporters.
Steve Bannon Indicted On Two Counts Of Contempt of Congress
Steve Bannon has been indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress by a grand jury as he continues to fight congressional subpoena by the January 6th Commission.
The Imperial Presidency Will Never End
Schlesinger believed that the problem of the imperial presidency was one that was bipartisan, inherent to the constitutional system, and could only be solved by Congress taking substantial action
Democrats Confront The Real Limits Of Their Messaging Problems
Joe Biden became president largely as the anti-Trump, and the Democrats coalition being willing to choose safe and sound over progress
Dems…er, Strike That, GOP In Disarray, Or Something
GOP Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has his hands full with more than just the reconciliation package currently being debated.
Restating: Rethinking States, Cities, and Redistricting
Redistricting is either an extreme exercise in futility or is necessary to ensure proper representation in our republic. Both are right.
Danchenko Indictment: Read It For Yourself
A primary source for the infamous “Steele dossier” is up on charges, as the Danchenko indictment once again brings questions about the 2016 election.
Change, Trust, and the Frustration of Not Following Through
For someone with not that big of a platform, it distresses me that those with huge platforms don’t take that opportunity of action.
About Last Night: Youngkin Wins In Virginia, GOP Has Strong Night
Variations on the theme of “Youngkin is just Trump in a FLEECE” didn’t stick because things that are different are not the same
Does Virginia Matter to the Midterms?
Either way, the only guarantee is that the political media will make the Virginia results into the most important election of our lifetime
The Enduring Puzzle of the Midterm Elections
Parties in charge have tried practically everything they can imagine to fight against the prevailing midterm trend
A Tale of Two Frontrunners: The Similarities of the 1993 and the 2021 Boston Mayoral Election
The shadow of 1993 hangs over 2021’s Boston Mayoral Election. For Michelle Wu, she seems to be welcome to this comparison
Why The Senate’s Current Dynamic Duo Might Not Be So Dynamic
The senate negotiations between Manchin and Sinema aren’t even paired. You could say that they are…well, a two-track process.
Parsing Out Pete Buttigieg, Parenting And Otherwise
So let us parse this latest Pete Buttigieg tempest in a teacup out as fairly and objectively as we possibly can, shall we?
Can Joe Biden Protect Himself from Inflation?
There are certain concrete steps that the president can take to reduce the problem of inflation and help his own popularity as well as his party’s midterm chances next year
