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Lost Status of the Conservative Intellectuals
Expect more arguments from conservative pundits that can’t be proven, because proving them isn’t the point. Anxiety is.
Don’t Weaken Congress with Term Limits
Forget that populist mantra. Let’s make it stronger by decentralizing power.
Trump Is a Good Enemy. Corruption Is Better
Trumpism is contested, but everyone gets corruption, because everyone has been its victim.
Corruption Is the Force That Gives Trump Meaning
Collusion, treason, white supremacy, political illegitimacy—these are worth debating. But their root cause may be simpler.
Dear Media, Embrace Your Elitism. Patriotically
Washington journalists tend to believe two things: they’re patriotic but not elitist. Both are wrong.
The Elites Are Marginalizing Trump
The message they are sending to the public: Trump is not good people.
The Public Has Trump’s Number
Despite journalism’s troubles, most of the people have figured him out.
Hush Money, Forgery, Lies, Collusion. Do You Believe Trump?
In the end, this sad saga will come down to credibility and trust.
After Midterms, Dems Should Treat Trump the Way GOP Treated Obama
The Republicans won by making every election a referendum on Obama. Dems can rebuild, advance liberalism, by doing the same.
Nearly Every Major Paper Endorsed Clinton. Did Voters Ignore Them?
A new study gives us reason to think the conventional wisdom is wrong.