I’ve made no secret of the fact that I think that Trump’s chances of winning the presidency—never very good in the first place—are now vanishingly small. Here’s someone who agrees, and has this observation to make: When a man whose … Continue reading →
Here’s a piece about how brilliantly orchestrated the “Trump the sexual harasser” news drop was. A careful drip, drip, and then a flood. Wouldn’t it be nice if the right could learn how to do this? There’s a little problem, … Continue reading →
You can read what he has to say at his blog. Those of you who read the comments here already know much about Cornhead’s thinking on the 2016 race. But he lays it all out in that post, which begins: … Continue reading →
An October surprise timed to maximally hurt the Republican candidate is no surprise at all. It is so predictable that the term “October surprise” has become commonplace. In is no news, either, that the MSM tries to elect the Democrat. … Continue reading →
The answer is “maybe, but probably not.” Very worrisome, though—except to the Burn It Down crowd, and of course the Democrats.
Continue reading →You see it on this blog among some commenters, and you see it from highly esteemed conservative bloggers such as John Hinderaker at Powerline: the argument that the current attacks on Trump are much like attacks on previous GOP candidates … Continue reading →
Boy, that’s one title I didn’t think I’d be typing in this lifetime. But politics makes strange—bedfellows. And so I’ll briefly deconstruct the phrase. First, the actual quote by Trump: Yeah, that’s her. With the gold. I better use some … Continue reading →
I have watched this tragedy unfold for several years now. By using the word “watched,” don’t think I mean I’m some sort of disinterested, Olympian observer. It has been very difficult, and this year it’s reached a crescendo, although I … Continue reading →
Since the firestorm erupted around the release of the audio of Trump’s remarks to Billy Bush in 2005, there have been a number of arguments advanced to counter it. One very popular one involves comparisons to Bill Clinton’s misbehavior and … Continue reading →
In case you’re unfamiliar with the somewhat archaic reference in the title of this post, it’s based on an old show biz term, “traditionally used to ask whether a given product, person, promotional theme, or event will appeal to mainstream…America, … Continue reading →
Yesiree, this evening we have another debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. I may or may not be able to bring myself to watch it. I will decide as the spirit moves me. Here’s a thread for all of … Continue reading →
And what would be the result? Yes, I know (as I wrote in this post) that it’s wishful thinking to even consider it, and highly highly unlikely to ever happen. But is it possible? And if it could be done, … Continue reading →