When Cindy Axne crunched through fresh snow and into the American Legion hall in Winterset, the freshman Iowa congresswoman knew most of the dozen constituents waiting inside the chilly room had likely voted against her. … “What I’m trying to do getting out in rural areas is to show that […] Read more »
White evangelicals fear atheists and Democrats would strip away their rights. Why?
As the House has moved through the impeachment of President Trump, voices on the extreme right have been arguing that it’s the first shot in a coming “civil war.” According to conservative evangelical conspiracy theorist Rick Wiles, “The Democrats are forcing me to stockpile ammunition, food, water, and medical supplies […] Read more »
2020 Senate and House outlook looks a lot like it did at the start of 2019
More than a year into the election cycle and with less than a year to go, how much has the political landscape changed? The answer: not a lot. And that’s not particularly good news for Republicans. Thus far, we know that a year’s worth of news (including impeachment) has not […] Read more »
Trump impeachment inquiry sung by a Christmas choir
… The Washington International Chorus performs the 12 Days of Christmas carol, with specially adapted lyrics by BBC News, to explain how the impeachment inquiry unfolded. CONT. BBC News Read more »
The two big flaws of the media’s impeachment coverage — and what went right
… Six weeks ago — before Marie Yovanovitch’s stunning testimony, before Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s appalling statement that he would work hand in hand with the White House on a Senate trial strategy, before House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s “don’t you dare” glare at her own members — I urged the […] Read more »
Why Is Trump Finding More Protection Than Nixon Did?
Richard Nixon was a crafty president, at war with his political enemies but inclined to carry out most of his battles behind the scenes. Donald Trump trumpets his grievances, using public lashings to diminish his enemies and nip at allies who anger him. Nixon began his second term in January […] Read more »