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t’s Like Being Liberated Republicans Relish the Democrats Media Firestorm

For nearly a decade, congressional Republicans have endured the relentless spotlight of uncomfortable media scrutiny—on everything from Donald Trump’s controversies to Kevin McCarthy’s leadership challenges. But this week, the tables turned. As Democrats found themselves besieged by reporters over questions…

Trump’s Crucial Power Has Been Neutralized

As the 2024 campaign unfolds, one of the most unexpected shifts in the political landscape is the emergence of a sitting vice president as the “change” candidate. This concept seems almost contradictory. By design, a vice president seeking the presidency…

Governors’ Show of Support for Biden Complicates Democratic Efforts to Replace Him

In an unexpected twist, a group of Democratic governors have added a new layer of complexity to the ongoing debate over President Joe Biden’s future in the 2024 election. By gathering in Washington to meet with Biden and publicly pledge…

What Tim Walz Brings to the Democratic Ticket

When Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, the decision was largely celebrated within the Democratic Party, both for his progressive credentials and his image as a safe, steady vice-presidential pick. Walz, with his balance of…

Whitmer Disavows ‘Draft Gretch’ Movement and Sends a Stark Warning to Biden

When Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer reached out to a senior official within President Biden’s campaign on a Friday night, her message was crystal clear: she wanted nothing to do with the rising “Draft Gretch” movement. Her name, which had been…

Willie Brown on Kamala Harris: “She’ll Deport My Ass”

Since Kamala Harris ascended to the vice presidency, her former boyfriend and political mentor, Willie Brown, has had a go-to line: “She’ll deport my ass.” It’s a phrase he delivers with his signature chuckle, but as time passes, Brown, now…

Canada’s Quiet Concern: Is America Heading Toward Civil War?

As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to meet President Joe Biden at the G7 summit in Italy, it’s unlikely that a serious discussion about the potential for a U.S. civil war will emerge. However, Canada’s government is quietly considering…

Harris Chooses Comfort Food: Will America Bite?

Vice President Kamala Harris made her 2024 campaign debut alongside her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, on Tuesday night. The event wasn’t just a rally but an illustration of why Harris chose Walz to join her ticket. Contrary…

Biden Skeptics Grapple with a Defining Moment

As members of Congress reconvene in Washington and global leaders gather for the NATO summit, the future of President Joe Biden’s campaign hinges precariously on the resolve—or lack thereof—of his critics within his own party. Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.), a…

It’s Not Too Late to Replace Biden and Defeat Trump

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, President Joe Biden’s campaign is offering several arguments to justify his continued candidacy. Chief among them is the claim that replacing him at this stage would be impossible or would lead to chaos, handing…

Bidenism’s Waning Appeal: A Cautionary Tale for Labour’s Future

In the summer of 2023, a group of American and British political strategists gathered in London’s Marylebone neighborhood. The conversation, which began with French cuisine, soon turned to a topic of far greater weight: political messaging. Among the participants were…

Fox News Flips the Script on Trump’s Trial Coverage

The ongoing trial of Donald J. Trump in New York City — formally titled The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump — has seen an unusual approach to media coverage, particularly on Fox News. Whether…