Why Mike Pence's (long overdue) call to Kamala Harris matters
I'm glad Pence is being more responsible than Trump, but that's clearing the lowest of low bars.
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Why the disagreement between Reps. Boebert and Maloney matters
I've long been fascinated by instances of political figures denying allegations that were never specifically directed at them.
Friday's Campaign Round-Up, 1.15.21
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
The words Trump's most radical followers should (but won't) hear
So long as he refuses to concede the race and acknowledge the legitimacy of Biden's victory, Trump's most radical followers won't stand down.
Just in time, Trump and Steve Bannon reportedly reconcile
Maybe Bannon is once again in frequent communication with Trump because they're political and ideological allies. Or maybe Bannon is looking for a pardon?
A familiar problem: Trump struggles to find a legal defense team
With his second impeachment trial coming up, Trump is once again in the market for a legal defense team. Not for the first time, it's not going well.
Did Alabama's Tuberville suggest delaying Biden's inauguration?
As a Senate candidate, Alabama's Tommy Tuberville spent months avoiding debates, interviews, and public remarks. It's becoming much clearer why.
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GOP leaders could give extremist members the Steve King treatment
Exactly two years ago today, GOP leaders stripped Steve King of his committee assignments. There's no reason they couldn't take similar steps now.
Josh Hawley tries (and fails) to defend his anti-election efforts
Josh Hawley seems eager to mount some kind of defense of his anti-election efforts. It's really not going well.
Unemployment claims spike, reach highest point since August
The more the nation struggles with an intensifying coronavirus pandemic, the greater the toll it takes on the economy.
House conservatives want to oust Liz Cheney from GOP leadership
Some Republicans want to hold Liz Cheney accountable, but not Trump, and he's the one who incited a deadly insurrectionist attack on the U.S. Capitol.
As Trump's impeachment heads to the Senate, what happens now?
As Trump's impeachment heads to the Senate, what happens now? You've got questions; we've got answers.
Wednesday's Campaign Round-Up, 1.13.21
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Despite recent violence, GOP balks at new Capitol metal detectors
Quite a few House Republicans have expressed anger and frustration, not about impeachment, but about new metal detectors.
Following Capitol attack, latest polling offers good news (and bad)
For Trump's critics, it should be at least somewhat heartening to see his support fall, especially among GOP voters. But then there's the flip side.
Resigning GOP staffer condemns mob's 'congressional enablers'
"Congressional enablers of this mob have made future foreign conflict more likely, not less," a Republican staffer on the Armed Services Committee wrote.
On fraud claims, Trump-appointed prosecutor acknowledges reality
Two of Trump's own handpicked federal prosecutors in Georgia have come to the same conclusion: there was no election-fraud problem in the state.
Pence appears to close the door on the 25th Amendment option
If Pence is prepared to work with Trump "for the remainder of their term," then he doesn't intend to work with cabinet members to remove Trump from office.
Monday's Mini-Report, 1.11.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
As he exits, Trump has new reason to fear possible prosecution
There's a list of possible offenses that would keep Trump's defense attorneys busy, and it isn't short.
Monday's Campaign Round-Up, 1.11.21
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Why Trump fired a federal prosecutor in Georgia last week
The White House fire a Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney in Georgia, and now we know why.