J. D. Vance is Trump’s running mate
As expected.
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Why was Trump still on the stage?
[Hat tip: commenter “Brian E.”] Dan Bongino claims to have some very disturbing information about Saturday’s assassination attempt. Is this true? If so, it reflects very very poorly on the Secret Service: "Why was President Trump even on stage at … Continue reading →
Judge Cannon throws out the classified documents case
More good news for Trump, more bad news for the left. Here’s the reasoning: The bottom line is this: The Appointments Clause is a critical constitutional restriction stemming from the separation of powers, and it gives to Congress a considered … Continue reading →
Trump, fate, and his convention speech
This is why I put up that clip from The Day of the Jackal yesterday: Former President Donald Trump can’t stop thinking about the way he moved his head in the split second before a gunman, intent on assassinating him, … Continue reading →
The Trump assassination attempt: a few answers but mostly questions
Details are slowly emerging. One of the better sources is the NY Post. The shooter was 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, reported to have been a “bullied loner” in high school Of course, that was also the initial report on the Columbine … Continue reading →
Trump wants another debate
Trump says he wants another debate, this time with no moderators or rules. I say be careful what you wish for. I think he’s banking on the idea that the proposal won’t be accepted: This won’t happen, of course. Whoever … Continue reading →
Merchan delays Trump sentencing
Supposedly because of the SCOTUS immunity ruling, Trump’s sentencing in New York has been delayed till September 18. But I wonder. My guess is that it has at least as much to do with waiting for the political picture to … Continue reading →
They will not stop trying to get Trump
[Hat tip: “Banned Lizard.”] Not so fast, Trump, says the DOJ. Don’t think you’re home free if you’re elected president. A WaPo report [my emphasis]: Justice Department officials plan to pursue the criminal cases against Donald Trump past Election Day … Continue reading →
SCOTUS rules on presidential immunity …
… and says about what was expected. The idea is that immunity is presumed but certainly not automatic, and can be rebutted. Here’s Professor Jacobson’s take: The SCOTUS Opinion pretty much came down as I predicted after the oral argument … Continue reading →
After the debate
I didn’t watch the debate itself. But I watched some subsequent commentary just now on ABC. And I couldn’t help but notice that the pundits looked and sounded very somber. It seems Biden was a disaster. They were talking about … Continue reading →
The debate tonight
Here’s a thread to discuss it. I fear I may be repeating myself – but I can’t stand debates. They make me a combination of nervous and angry as well as frustrated. Is a lot riding on this one? Biden’s … Continue reading →
Judge Merchan loosens Trump’s gag but doesn’t remove it
I guess he did it just in time for the debate on Thursday: Merchan on Tuesday partially lifted the gag order because the trial has concluded. Trump is now able to speak about protected witnesses and jurors. Steven Cheung, Trump … Continue reading →