I have little doubt that Buttigieg and Klobuchar were promised something for dropping out of the race in such a timely fashion. But my guess is that another reason they dropped out with such alacrity is that neither ever expected … Continue reading →
The rumor is that Amy Klobuchar will be stepping out of the race and throwing her weight (such as it is) behind Biden. Interesting. Assuming that’s true, the winnowing is happening rather quickly – before Super Tuesday. But it’s not … Continue reading →
Buttigieg. It was going to be hard for white Democrats, both party elites and voters, to mobilize behind a candidate with such weak support among people of color as the center-left alternative to Sanders. So Buttigieg’s departure may have seemed … Continue reading →
The Democratic primary voters of South Carolina have spoken and Biden has won a resounding victory there. I can’t quite imagine voting for someone as addled as Joe. But then again, consider the alternatives. Bernie Sanders came in a distant … Continue reading →
Paul Mirengoff of Powerline points out the ways in which Bernie Sanders’ vision of turning the US into Denmark is a dream based on a myth of what Denmark actually is, and what other Scandinavian countries he admires actually are. … Continue reading →
[Hat tip: John Hinderaker at Powerline.] If this ends up actually working, Democrats will be in trouble: President Trump is opening 15 urban campaign field offices in an aggressive bid to improve his performance with black voters, who for decades … Continue reading →
Are Democratic leaders afraid of Sanders because they don’t want socialism? Or are they afraid of him because they think he’s too open about his plans for socialism, and they think that would ruin his chances for election and would … Continue reading →
It’s happening Saturday. Or, you can just chat. I was rushed today – as I previously mentioned – and somehow I originally thought the primary was today! I guess I just can’t wait. That “I just can’t wait” was sarcasm. … Continue reading →
This is very chilling: Pete Buttigieg decided it was a good idea to have a nine-year-old child join him on stage at a campaign event in Denver on Saturday to talk about his sexuality. If you didn’t think the end … Continue reading →
The editorial board of the NY Sun writes, in a piece entitled “Democrats Debate: Senator Sanders Emerges in the Garb of Jeremy Corbyn”: Where in the blazes were the rest of the Democrats on the stage when Israel was brought … Continue reading →
…another debate. You can talk about it here.
Continue reading →I’m all for forgiving candidates who make a few gaffes. But Biden goes way beyond the usual threshold. Now he’s said: “I’m a Democratic candidate for the United State’s Senate. Look me over. If you like what you see, help … Continue reading →