Mike Pence, Pretend Lifeguard of Conservatism—Voters Already Left His Pool
Surrender Mike: the DC scold who lectures the Right.
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Trump May Wish to Reconsider Supporting Term Limits
Term limits don’t drain the swamp—they empower the permanent bureaucracy by forcing out the only elected officials experienced enough to challenge it.
The Meme War: What Iran’s Anti-Trump Memes Tell Us about the War—and the Future of US Politics
As war turns into spectacle, Trump’s meme-driven politics meets its match abroad—proving that in the attention economy, propaganda isn’t just messaging, it’s combat.
Mike Pence Thinks He’s the ‘Lifeguard’ of the American Right
Mike Pence lectures conservatives from a CNN perch, but the populist GOP he scolds has already moved on—without him.
KY Senate: Morris Dominates as Barr Unravels Under the Lights
Kentucky’s Senate debate drew a bright line: Nate Morris’s America First populism surged, while Andy Barr’s establishment playbook faltered under the lights.
Republicans: Restore Filibuster or Destroy It
Republicans must enforce the filibuster, forcing Democrats to defend every bill they oppose—or risk letting them hijack the Senate unchecked.
Analysis: Illinois Has Most Blue-Haired State Lawmakers in the U.S.
Illinois now stands alone with two blue-haired lawmakers—an unusual political first that says less about fashion and more about the strange signals today’s political class chooses to send.
Democrats Already Dumping On Newsom
With Democrats eyeing 2028, Gavin Newsom finds himself squeezed between a base that distrusts him and a record that may prove impossible to outrun.
JB Pritzker’s Budget Gamesmanship
Illinois is facing a bleak outlook as state policies stagnate the economy and drive residents to leave en masse. Pritzker’s budget address neither sheds light on the crisis nor offers any solution.
Greene Is Gone, or The Lost Art of Disagreeing Agreeably
Greene’s abrupt exit exposes a politician who put ego over teamwork, offering a sharp reminder that the MAGA movement rewards those who build—not those who burn bridges.
Nuking the Filibuster: Are We Prepared for the War to Follow?
Nuking the filibuster may promise quick wins, but it risks unleashing unchecked majorities, permanent retaliation, and the loss of any institutional brake on power.
Republicans’ Surprising Performances in Key Governor Races
Republicans are closing strong in Virginia and New Jersey, matching or beating Trump’s past margins—signaling a possible red breach in Democrats’ “second blue wall.”
Newsom-Mandering Faces Major Headwinds
Newsom’s “gerrymander gamble” looks set to backfire—plagued by legal hurdles, voter backlash, and bipartisan opposition that could sink his 2028 ambitions.
A Rare Thing in Washington: A Good Man Runs for Office
Mark Lynch isn’t a politician—and that’s exactly why he belongs in office: principled, unpolished, and driven by conviction, not careerism.
Will Gavin Newsom Ditch Woke and Move to the Center?
Gavin Newsom is trying to rebrand from woke warrior to centrist pragmatist—just in time for 2028, with help from a surprising ally: his Trumpworld ex-wife.
In the Fight Against Corruption, Suffolk County NY Officials Dropped the Ball Instead
If the Republican Party is serious about being the anti-corruption party, it’s going to have to do better than simply engaging in slightly less corruption […]
DeSantis Will Bounce Back
While DeSantis’ critics will continue to prematurely write his obituary, the governor will continue to fight the good fight and keep the faith in the Sunshine State.
Part III: Why Are Today’s Politics So Awful?
Amidst today’s awful politics, the prospects exist for improvement
9 Surprising Things About Jamaal Bowman, the Fire Alarm-Pulling Democrat Congressman
Bowman pulled the fire alarm. He paid a fine. But what else do we know about him? New York Democrat Rep. Jamaal Bowman pleaded guilty […]
By Debating Newsom, Ron DeSantis Proves He Is a Subversive Force on MAGA
If DeSantis were truly America First he'd be registering voters in Georgia