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Trump Says He Fears Impeachment
Can he be indicted? Is impeachment a moral duty? Best to think these through.
‘Master Dealmaker’ No More
A good negotiator knows when he’s lost the advantage. Not Trump.
Reelect Trump. Deny Justice
A new Democratic line of attack is emerging.
The Case for Impeachment Is Still Unclear
The best indicator of what’s going to happen is probably Jerry Nadler.
The Cult of ‘Personality Leftists’
Their complaint isn’t ideological. It’s personal. And they’re losing.
Lindsey Graham’s Political Theater
No protection for Mueller, but fire and brimstone for Khashoggi.
Why Isn’t ‘Pro-Life’ about All Life?
At the root of it all is power, and who has it.
GHW Bush and the Legacy of ‘Vietnam Syndrome’
American men used to fear being drafted. That ended after the Gulf War.
Straight Talk about GHW Bush
He wasn’t a good president, but he wasn’t a particularly bad one either.
Trump Is Getting Weaker
And the Republican Party knows it.