Category: American Politics
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
Living in Interesting Times
I think the move to nudge Biden aside is a good one and interesting from a historical perspective. It will probably be a trivia question
President Biden Drops Out, Endorses Vice President Harris
Joe Biden is out, Kamala Harris is in, and Trump recalibrates as the 2024 presidential election changes with 105 days to go, Discuss
Trump Picks Senator JD Vance as Running Mate
US Senator JD Vance (R-OH) will be former President Donald Trump’s selection for the Republican vice president nomination.
Political Junkies Verses Sports Fans: Who Is More in Touch with Reality?
Political Junkies Verses Sports Fans: Who Is More in Touch with Reality? Somehow, Aaron Rodgers is involved in both in 2024.
Sleepwalking Towards Another Trump Presidency
At a certain point you can’t keep looking at where the chips are falling and tell yourself this is a pure toss-up race.
The Master Debaters (Not)
Joe Biden is an old man who should be enjoying his twilight years, and Donald Trump is an old man who is corrupt, incompetent, and vengeful. It was a depressing night.
About Last Night: Big Names In Primaries Edition
Some big names where on the ballots for last night’s primary elections; let us see who survived, who thrived, and who won’t be on the ballot in November.
Has The Election Turned A Corner?
It took some time for the effect of Trump’s conviction to trickle into polling, but it now seems that Trump’s legal woes were not baked into the cake.
Time Enough to Last? Age Limiting Members of Congress Passes Ballot in North Dakota
Age limits for members of congress probably won’t change anytime soon. And we aren’t getting any younger.
