John Hinderaker spotlights an email sent by David Leonhardt, the Times’s “senior writer” who writes for the paper’s daily newsletter. Here are some quotes from Leonhardt’s email: Strange as it may sound, the American government can function without a healthy … Continue reading →
But it doesn’t matter that he’s got little left in the tank. They’ll push him across the finish line, if necessary. I don’t usually watch Biden speak, because his mendacity and hypocrisy sickens me. But I forced myself to watch … Continue reading →
Here’s what he says: “America is in decline, but this decline is not inevitable. We can enter a new American Golden Age, but we must choose a leader who can bring us there. That’s why I’m running for President,” Elder … Continue reading →
I’m puzzled as to why anyone would pay attention to polls about Trump versus DeSantis at this point. Trump is obviously going to be ahead of DeSantis at the moment. That may continue indefinitely and Trump may win the 2024 … Continue reading →
Commenter “Turtler” writes: The End of America primarily isn’t happening because of Trump, but in spite of him. Moreover, his ability to “fade into the background” is limited not just by his ego (though there is plenty of that) but … Continue reading →
Will this occur, or is it just a rumor?: The gag order [on Trump] would carry penalties if broken, such as fines and possible jail time. It would essentially stop Trump from speaking about the case, which would include fundraising … Continue reading →
…that if Trump were convicted of something and imprisoned, he could run from prison and make a campaign promise to pardon himself if elected.
Continue reading →Talk about hypotheticals! Of course, stranger things have happened than Trump choosing DeSantis as VP candidate. But not many stranger things; I give it close to zero chance of happening. Nevertheless, DeSantis gave an interesting response to the question: I … Continue reading →
At Powerline: In an interview with Piers Morgan that will be broadcast on Thursday, Ron DeSantis finally takes aim at Donald Trump. Until yesterday, he had remained silent in the face of Trump’s usually childish attacks on him. No more … Continue reading →
This is how it’s going in Kansas: The left believes that mass voter registration campaigns increase election turnout and that high turnout leads to Democratic victories. The trick is getting millions of disengaged eligible voters on the voter rolls in … Continue reading →
I’ve written before about the campaign to discredit DeSantis waged by Trump and a number of what might be called EverTrumpers or OnlyTrumpers. It augurs an internal fight on the right that could lead to defeat in 2024 even without … Continue reading →
Here are the reasons Haley herself gives: “It’s time for a new generation of leadership,” Haley stated. Yeah, but Ron DeSantis is even younger “[Other countries] all think we can be bullied, kicked around. You should know this about me, … Continue reading →