Category: American Politics
Let’s face it: We knew that Harris would win back in August
Calm down. Take a deep breath. Seriously. You’ll be able to say that you saw this coming if you weren’t currently so busy fooling yourself.
Let’s face it: We knew that Trump would win back in August
The direction that things were going before the disastrous debate in June continued to go on… it’s just that, when Biden was replaced by his Vice-President, the media changed the subject.
Vice Presidential Candidate Debate: Sen JD Vance vs Gov Tim Walz
Live stream and comments from the best commentariat on the interwebs for the one and only Vice Presidential Debate of 2024
Why a Trump Loss is Best for Conservatives
A Harris victory is likely to be more of the same, and while that is not ideal, it also hasn’t been disastrous.
History Will Be Made: Harris VS Trump
I’ll go one-by-one what those good signs are and separate them between the two candidates. I’ll also note some interesting tidbits to keep an eye on come November as results come in
The Election Year Changeups
In at least two states, Republicans are seeking to implement last-minute changes that could wreak havoc on the current cycle of elections.
Missing the Forest for the Trees on Springfield
These stories can go from neo-Nazi liars to presidential candidate’s mouth in days. The wall between fringe and mainstream has broken.
Debate Recap: Harris Played the Tune and Trump Danced To It
Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took to the stage last night for their first and possibly only debate. It wasn’t pretty.
The Party of the Middle
Vice President Kamala Harris’s shift to the political middle is a de facto admission that the American electorate is not progressive.
The DNC Republicans
A large share of the people who worked alongside Donald Trump have either said he is unfit or are refusing to endorse his campaign.
JD Vance and Yawgmoth’s Bargain
JD Vance admitted to having played Magic: The Gathering and Yawgmoth’s Bargain was his favorite deck. So, what is that?
Tim Walz announced as Kamala Harris’s running mate
Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, sources say
RFK and Dead Cubs
If you are ever in a position where you need to dispose of a body and make it look like an accident, your best bet is to call a Kennedy.
The Race Is On, And It’s Getting Weird
Although a lot of normal Americans support Donald Trump, “weird” really is a good descriptor for a large segment of MAGA, beginning with their leader.
The Problem of Political Commentary
Predictions of pundits get good ratings but are feeding the writhing mass of anxiety, anger, and aimless musings that define our politics.
None Dare Call It A Conspiracy, Because It Wasn’t
Given the options – a sham blitz primary/floor fight, with GOP legal challenges to follow – Democrats made the best of a bad situation.
Kamala’s Veepstakes
The vice presidential pick likely isn’t a dealbreaker for Democratic progressives or Never Trumpers, but could affect fence sitters
The Case for Gratitude That Joe Biden Stepped Down
If we want good things to happen, we must show gratitude for them when they do happen, as often as we show disdain for bad things