Here’s an interesting article by Michael Barone that tries to say why the pollsters got it wrong. First of all, I’d like to add that they didn’t get it quite as wrong as some people think. Many of the polls … Continue reading →
Commenter “IGotBupkis” recommended the following “dance” video, and I was flabbergasted and charmed when I saw it, because this is a genre of pas de deux that had somehow heretofore escaped my notice: It turns out there’s an entire world … Continue reading →
The National Republican Congressional Committee is a group of GOP members of the House who are dedicated to increasing the number of Republicans in that body. Even though the House actually lost six GOP members, that was considerably less than … Continue reading →
One of the most interesting things this election cycle is something other than Donald Trump. Yes, you heard me—there is actually something other than Donald Trump in politics. I’ve been saying for quite some time that, whatever happened with the … Continue reading →
Jeff Sessions has been announced by the transition team as Trump’s pick for Attorney General. It’s been obvious for a long time that Sessions was going to be part of the Trump administration; the only question was in what capacity. … Continue reading →
I haven’t a clue. One of the reasons I haven’t a clue is the same reason that a Democratic friend of mine had for saying that a Trump presidency would be “exciting,” and that’s Trump’s unpredictability. Particularly now, when the … Continue reading →
I’m not familiar with Scott Alexander or his blog, but here’s a post of his that’s well worth reading. It’s an in-depth attempt to evaluate some of the worst racism charges against Trump, and to estimate how numerous the supporters … Continue reading →
I’ve been thinking along these same lines: Washington’s massive about-face on executive power is underway. Donald Trump’s election has triggered a whiplash-inducing role reversal in D.C. legal circles, as liberals who spent the past eight years defending President Barack Obama’s … Continue reading →
Well, okay, it’s not exactly a defense of Trump. But it seems to be an implicit criticism of the way the MSM is treating him right now. You can see for yourself: We hadn’t made any major appointments at this … Continue reading →
[BUMPED UP: Scroll down for new posts.] This is the last day I’ll be asking you for money this time—although of course, you’re free to donate even when I’m not asking. Please click on my Paypal “donate” button (hint hint: … Continue reading →
No, that’s not a joke title. See this: Between the months of May and September, tens of millions of migratory seabirds converge on the Arctic where they eat, breed and poop. Over time, the nitrogen in seabird droppings breaks down … Continue reading →
It was sometimes remarked that the Trump vs. Hillary campaign pitted New Yorker against New Yorker. And unlike Hillary, Trump is a real New Yorker, born and bred the city. But the bipartisn New Yorker presence continues. Rudy Giuliani is … Continue reading →