Trump is exaggerating the violence in cities to the point of caricature — countering statements by local and state law enforcement.
August 28, 2020Please don't believe everything you read on the Internet.
August 25, 2020The Republicans attacked the Democratic National Convention as negative and dark, and promised that they would share an optimistic, uplifting vision of America. Instead, the Republicans presented a dark fantasy vision of a hellscape where Democrats want to turn America into a war zone.
August 24, 2020Trump’s extremism is alienating the voters that other Republican lawmakers need to stay in power, and those lawmakers are trying to keep their distance from him without antagonizing his base.
July 8, 2020It might not lead to the complete dominance he is dreaming about.
August 3, 2016Both parties are unwilling or unable to pinpoint what ails America and the world.
July 29, 2016While Hillary Clinton is still not the most-beloved politician, some readers seem to have warmed to her during a convention with a markedly more optimistic tone than last week's RNC.
July 28, 2016Our weekly roundup of money we're following...
July 28, 2016Lobbyists want something in return for plying policymakers with attention and alcohol. We delve into what some event sponsors might be hoping to get out of it.
July 26, 2016Do we miss anything by tuning out horserace-style election coverage?
