Carroll’s defamation award The jury in the defamation case E. Jean Carroll filed against Donald Trump handed down its verdict today. A Manhattan jury on Friday ordered former President Donald J. Trump to pay $83.3 million to the writer E. Jean Carroll for defaming her in social media posts, news conferences and even on the campaign trail… Read more.
Elections
Iowa Hailed Trump. New Hampshire Humbled Him (a Little).
Haley outperforms Trump Simply put, just yesterday, the Wall Street Journal published a New Hampshire poll with Donald Trump defeating Nikki Haley 60% to 39%. But the final results are trending much closer. That means Haley will outperform expectations. And that’s why she rushed to set the narrative by declaring a “big-mo” victory. Of course, Bill Clinton set the… Read more.
Civil War II Between Red States and Blue States: The Fighting Has Already Begun
Civil War II America is marching into Civil War II – eyes wide shut. Indeed, few seem to care. I have written many commentaries in this regard. And the titles alone seemed alarming enough – as these three attest: “Civil War II Looms Larger as Texas Suppresses Voting Rights and Bans Abortions” on September 2, 2021. “Jan 6,… Read more.
Trump Wins Meaningless Iowa Caucuses
Trump wins Iowa Caucuses in landslide The Iowa Caucuses are meaningless. I’ve argued this point for decades. After all, the winner of this lily-White farce hasn’t won the presidency in nearly 25 years. Case in point, Ted Cruz won in 2016. But Donald Trump won the Republican nomination and the presidency. As widely expected, former… Read more.
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s ‘Regret’ for Bush v. Gore
The tainted legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman on the US Supreme Court. Her legacy is assured, especially given the pivotal role she played in Planned Parenthood of Southeast Pennsylvania v. Casey, upholding abortion rights. But her pioneering legacy is forever tainted by her vote in Bush v. Gore. To understand why, consider how… Read more.
Blacks and Latinos for Trump: As Dystopian as American Politics Can Get
Trump’s perverse appeal to Blacks and Latinos Black and Latino men are signaling their intent to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Polling to this effect suggests a narrative. It’s as bizarre as it is troubling. But they aren’t interested in Trump’s policies. They probably know nothing about them. Instead, Black and… Read more.
Trump to MAGA: Believe Me, Not Your Lying Eyes
Trump says believe me Frankly, Trump’s MAGAspeak makes Orwell’s doublespeak sound credible. For example, Trump could tell his supporters the sun is shining, while they’re standing in the rain listening to him, and they would believe him. Here is the commandment Trump handed down during the early days of his presidency: Stick with us. Don’t believe the crap you… Read more.
US Election 2023: Donald Trump and Daniel Cameron Are the Biggest Losers
Republicans, are you tired of losing yet? I have written several commentaries lampooning how “everything Trump hails fails.” Sure enough, getting Donald Trump’s political endorsement has become the kiss of electoral death. No political leader in US history has had more candidates they endorse lose on election night. Democrats are projected to notch several key wins across Tuesday’s… Read more.
Powell and Chesebro Plead Guilty: DA Willis Sets Sights on Trump
Powell and Chesebro cop guilty pleas, Willis closes in Donald Trump’s life is a tangle of legal jeopardy so absurd it’s Kafkaesque. But even he knows the final scenes of his absurdist legal drama are now playing out. Kenneth Chesebro, a lawyer criminally charged in Georgia for his role in what prosecutors describe as a conspiracy to overturn… Read more.
MAGA Republicans Impeaching Biden and Indicting Hunter
Two days ago, MAGA Republicans announced their intent to impeach President Biden. Today, a Republican special counsel announced his intent to prosecute Biden’s son, Hunter. Trumped-up charges fueled the announcement in each case. That’s self-evident. Why Republicans are impeaching Biden House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., announced Tuesday that Republicans in the lower chamber are launching an impeachment inquiry into President… Read more.