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Epstein controversy proves that it is possible for Donald Trump to lose supporters

MAGA is caught between two very uncomfortable possibilities: Either Trump, his entire Cabinet, and every Republican in DC are all engaged in a massive coverup to protect pedophiles, or those same people have been lying to them for years. 

It’s the Economy, Stupid

Clear back in 1992, while advising Bill Clinton on his ultimately successful White House run, James Carville coined the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid.” It has attained political immortality, still invoked virtually every election season more than thirty years later—and for good reason.  Americans may disagree about a lot of things—most things, if I’m beingContinue reading “It’s the Economy, Stupid”

Understanding Trump and his Tariffs

Trying to narrow down this topic into a single, coherent article has been a massive challenge, but I’ve done my best. Here are the keys to understanding what the president believes, what he’s doing, and why he’s wrong.  “America is getting ripped off.” Trump has believed this for decades. In 1987 he took out full-pageContinue reading “Understanding Trump and his Tariffs”

This Time It’s Personal

The day after the presidential election, I wrote an article entitled Why He Won. I was reeling from his victory, in disbelief that so many Americans wanted to give him power again. I had thought that January 6 was enough on its own to make him electorally toxic. I had forgotten, again, that he couldContinue reading “This Time It’s Personal”

Why He Won

The candidate I desperately hoped would lose has won. Rather than insisting the election was stolen or planning to storm the Capitol in January, I’m going to accept the results and pray for the best.  To my friends on the right: Congratulations. Truly. I know how strongly you felt about this election. I know youContinue reading “Why He Won”

Don’t Be a Useful Idiot

As Russia began its violent invasion of Ukraine, this image started making the rounds on Facebook. It’s a hit with the MAGA crowd. We need a hero, you see. Ukraine needs a hero. A strong, powerful leader who would stand up to Putin and put a stop to his aggression. “If only Trump were stillContinue reading “Don’t Be a Useful Idiot”