I'll leave for another day or a wiser person how increased political polarization and the GOP response to it has given us the Trump candidacy. What is relevant now: political polarization makes a Trump victory more likely, but also gives … [Read more...]

Instead of #nevertrump, the GOP should be thinking #aftertrump. Contrary to the fevered dreams of our favorite Willard, it has been clear for months that the Republicans cannot deny the will of the primary electorate and make someone … [Read more...]

With Trump's victories in Florida and Illinois (and elsewhere), it's time for Republicans to think more seriously about a plan B. Fortunately, there is a prescription for an unusual, but feasible Republican win in November by a candidate … [Read more...]

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Okay, this may be small ball, but former and never-again-from-Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown had this to say about firm-confirmed reports that he's leaving Nixon Peabody: I'm not going to confirm anything regarding my personal … [Read more...]

If you only read one article this morning, make it Matt Yglesias's post about Obama's second-term agenda. For Obama to transform this country, he needs to do nothing. Without further congressional action, the Bush tax cuts expire and … [Read more...]

John Sununu says Colin Powell has endorsed Barack Obama not on the issues, but because they're both black. "Frankly when you take a look at Colin Powell whether that's an endorsement based on issues or whether he's got a slightly different … [Read more...]

When asked about offsets to their 20% across-the-board tax cuts that will keep the package revenue neutral, Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan have a stock explanation for not providing details: they want to confer with their congressional colleague … [Read more...]

Scott Brown was very effective getting one point across at last night's debate: We can't raise taxes on the super-wealthy, because they are the job creators. Unfortunately for him, the argument is the worst kind of sophistry. Unfortunately … [Read more...]