I am very wary of any attempt to manipulate the Democratic primaries by Republicans crossing over and voting for the person they think is the weakest candidate. This is possible to do in many states with open primaries, including the … Continue reading →
The Founders were fearful that impeachment would become a partisan endeavor, and they were right to be fearful. It has. That’s why the Founders set the bar so high for a Senate conviction. If you look back on the history … Continue reading →
Lies pay when you’ve got the MSM wind at your back. Adam Schiff’s performance was highly praised by Democrats and the MSM during the impeachment, and now there’s a small push to nominate him as the Democratic candidate for president … Continue reading →
Along strict party lines, except for good old Mitt the Democrats’ hero. It is unsurprising but still astounding that with such a weak case – or rather, a non-existent case – every single Democrat voted for removal. Every one. Now, … Continue reading →
[Hat tip: commenter “texexec.”] Well, well, well. Mitt Romney is going to vote to convict Trump: In a stunning break with his party, Romney became the first Republican to say that he would find Trump guilty of an impeachment charge, … Continue reading →
The following quote is from commenter “Liz”. I haven’t done the research independently myself, but I found what she writes here fascinating, and I haven’t yet seen any reporter discussing this sort of thing: About that handshake, I found a … Continue reading →
I wrote about Pelosi’s paper-ripping stunt already, here. And I hate giving it any more attention, since attention was her goal. But I want to add a few things, including this NY Post cover (which I can’t seem to size … Continue reading →
You can discuss it here. Afterwards: As expected, Trump’s speech was the usual recitation of accomplishments during his tenure, which are many. Also as expected (by the right, anyway), he didn’t mention impeachment. As usual, there were a bunch of … Continue reading →
Elizabeth Warren’s attempt to out-leftist Bernie Sanders.has her leaping over several sharks in a row with plenty of room to spare. First, she goes for the 9-year-old-trans vote: During a campaign event in Iowa Sunday, Warren said “a young trans … Continue reading →
[UPDATE 9 PM: The vote is over, with no surprises on the GOP side. Romney and Collins voted for more witnesses, as did all the Democrats. I’m a little bit surprised – just a little bit – that not a … Continue reading →
And that’s the case despite Mairad McGuinness cutting off his mic in pique at the dread flag-waving: [ADDENDUM: Most Remainers appear to be adjusting to the new reality.]
Continue reading →…that it won’t just be a few RINO Republicans who defect from the party line on calling more witnesses. The Democrats may harbor some defectors as well: Joe Manchin and Pat Toomey are saying they are contemplating voting against calling … Continue reading →