Category: Politics
History Was Made in 2024 Election, Now What?
The result means we will get three straight one-term presidencies right after we had three straight two-term presidencies
2024 Election Day Live Stream, Reaction, Open Thread
Live feed coverage from NBC News: Some final ratings from our friends over at Elections Daily: US President: First off, we’re moving two Safe states onto the board. In an abundance of caution, we’re...
The Joy Of Opening Time Capsules: The Night Before the 2024 Presidential Election
Election Eve. Lay your markers down.
Final Thoughts Before November Fifth
Anyway, all this is really apropos of nothing except that I hope this November 5 won’t be remembered for similar political violence.
What If Kamala Wins?
However it happens, a Harris presidency would start with a crisis as Donald Trump challenges the outcome of the election and whips MAGA into a violent frenzy.
Declare Your Independence From Donald Trump
Trump provides you with the rare opportunity to prove that you are capable of having the conscience and independence to vote against your party
The Way Through is Donald Trump for President
There is no reason why Americans should have to ignore the inadequacies of important Democrats just because Trump is one of the candidates.
What If Trump Wins?
One fundamental truth of the Trump era is that he consistently behaves worse than anyone thought possible.
Ukraine and the Axis of Evil
If you believe that Iran, North Korea, and China are hostile powers, why are you working to advance their goals when it comes to Russian aggression in Ukraine?
The Election’s Home Stretch
It may be difficult to believe, but Election Day is two weeks from today.
Performative Politics is Weak Sauce for Disaster Relief
Whatever else can be said about MAGA Republicans, they do love a good show.
Campaign Scratchpad: Known Unknowns
Making the outcome a known unknown to anyone that isn’t very motivated in their thinking. There’s a lot of motivated thinking out there, though.
Hamas, Anyar Sinwar, and The Grand Delusion
The lay of the land in a world where America can’t control other nations who feel a need to act in their own best interest.
Panda Diplomacy
Many see China wanting to expand its regional influence. By force, if necessary. And what does the U. S. get for its mounting troubles? Two lousy pandas.
The Unexpected Ethnic Problems of the 2024 Election
It may seem counterintuitive that Trump could be gaining support among minorities yet still losing the electoral advantage, but the reason is multifaceted.
Lone Star Rising
We haven’t had a top-two state competitive in a competitive election since 1976, which was an era with a much larger electoral college map with many more moving parts.
Wargaming An Election Crisis
If we choose to accept only those election results that we like, that choice will take us down a long, dark, violent road.
The Unavoidable Truth About Iran
Iran is clearly losing a war where it and its proxies are the belligerents.
What About Abortion?
The insanity of voting for an authoritarian who tears down our constitutional guardrails on the flimsy premise that “at least he doesn’t support abortion.”
