First of all, I don’t think Romney’s speech will do much either way. No one is going to decide one thing or another based on a speech that most people don’t even know about. Political junkies are into it, and … Continue reading →
…is slipping on Trump’s coattails. His already-low approval rating is even lower now: …[T]he governor’s endorsement of presidential candidate Donald Trump did not help him at home, possibly even driving more supporters to turn against him. The poll, which was … Continue reading →
My first thought is that this primary season has been a nightmare—but an interesting nightmare. My second is that if one more person writes that I don’t understand the anger driving Trump voters, I will scream (virtually, of course). Because … Continue reading →
It certainly was clear even before today that Donald Trump was going to win a plurality in most of the states having primaries today, and that’s what has happened (even though all the results are not in yet). But my … Continue reading →
[BUMPED UP] Not so very super in my book. Here’s a thread for discussing it, including your experiences if you’re voting today. I fully expect Donald Trump to do very very well. I fully expect his supporters to be ecstatic, … Continue reading →
This is a long but important piece by Megan McArdle on the “#NeverTrump” Republicans who are appalled at Donald Trump’s hostile takeover of the party, and why they feel the way they do. [Hat tip: commenter “Tom.”]
Continue reading →Everyone’s making a fuss about Jeff Sessions’ endorsement of Trump. Before I get into the details, I want to establish one thing at the outset: personally, endorsements mean zero to me and always have. Of course, I understand they matter … Continue reading →
…and it’s a bumpy ride: The game of chicken, also known as the hawk-dove game or snowdrift game, is an influential model of conflict for two players in game theory. The principle of the game is that while each player … Continue reading →
I could write a tome—and I already have—on this campaign so far. But I’ll desist, because I still like to have a life and on occasion do things other than write this blog. And I’m sure you folks sometimes do … Continue reading →
Dog bites man, and Christie endorses Trump. I’m surprised that this move would surprise anyone. Since the debate right before New Hampshire, when Rubio was in the ascendance and Christie went after him with both guns blazing, it seemed that … Continue reading →
[NOTE: I didn’t watch the debate in real time (had a family event) but I watched much of it later, plus a few clips.] Donald Trump has already said that it doesn’t matter what he does because his fans will … Continue reading →
Last night before I went to bed I did some surfing around the blogosphere and noticed the happy-dances of Trump supporters. Sometimes the comment was just the triumphant shout of “TRUMP!!!!” Sometimes it was more formal: “President Trump!” Sometimes, of … Continue reading →