I’m going to try, although regular readers of this blog know that I’m not fond of political speeches at all. This one could be very interesting, though. The Congressional audience reaction could be a big part of the story. Nancy … Continue reading →
Competing narratives as to why. Lots of “competing narratives” around these days. [NOTE: Also, how about this narrative?]
Continue reading →It’s big news, but I haven’t yet written on it. Why? Because I think it’s just the opening scene in a play that will be revised several times. Actually, that’s a bad metaphor. It’s not the opening scene; the play … Continue reading →
Those texts from Strzok and Page that had gotten lost? They’ve been found!: Here’s how: In a letter sent to congressional committees, Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz said his office “succeeded in using forensic tools to recover text messages … Continue reading →
Reported: In a dramatic turnaround, Senate Democrats voted to reopen the government on Monday after receiving a commitment from Republicans to hold a vote on immigration legislation ”” paving the way to end the three-day shutdown. The Senate voted 81-18 … Continue reading →
Reminds me of the famous Rose Mary Woods stretch: The FBI is either abysmally incompetent (“fools”) or in full-fledged CYA mode in order to hide its own wrongdoing (“knaves”). I vote “aye” on the latter. But either way, we’re in … Continue reading →
…go here. I have no desire to write about it in any detail. If it turns into Something, I’ll write about it. We’ve seen too many similar versions of this play already, although the cast of characters keeps changing. Some … Continue reading →
During Obama’s presidency there was a series of revelations that made the right imagine that someone was going to be indicted or impeached or that the presidency would be declared invalid. It didn’t start with Obama’s presidency and it didn’t … Continue reading →
The situation as it currently stands. I must admit I have no particular interest in writing much about this at the moment, so I’m glad to post a link instead. I have found over the years that budget negotiations are … Continue reading →
Ben Rhodes and Samantha Power talk about their experiences on election night, when they had assembled a large group of other liberals and Obama officials to watch the returns and joyously celebrate Hillary Clinton’s election to the presidency. To top … Continue reading →
I am sorely tired of it. On the other hand, it raises so many fascinating issues that it’s hard to keep from mulling it over once again. Fortunately, a lot of other people have done the legwork so I’ll link … Continue reading →
But we have little idea what they are or what their ultimate fate will be. More here—or about as much, which is to say next to nothing that isn’t very changeable: A bipartisan group of senators, led by Richard J. … Continue reading →