One must wonder whether Trump’s continual reliance on misinformation speaks to a deeper issue: the realization that his policies and ideas, divorced from the grandstanding and hyperbole, hold limited appeal to a broad swath of the electorate. Read More.
The fundraising prowess exhibited in the Texas Senate race between incumbent Ted Cruz and challenger Colin Allred has once again set a national spotlight on one of the most politically charged states in America. Read More.
The Electoral College, that peculiar institution crafted by the framers of our Constitution, is once again at the center of debate. Its defenders, among whom I have often counted myself, argue that it serves a salutary function in preserving federalism, ensuring that smaller states are not overshadowed by populous metropolises in the eternal struggle for political power. Read More.
The solution is not to impose sweeping new regulations on political donations, nor is it to demonize those who spend their own money to support their beliefs. Rather, it is to reinvigorate the conservative message that elections are about ideas, principles, and values—not just the highest bidder. Read More.
Royce White, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from Minnesota, is the latest example. In a resurfaced social media post, White declared that “the bad guys won” World War II, suggesting that the war’s outcome merely represented competing globalist and communist interests. Read More.
Musk's growing influence demands scrutiny not just because of his political alliances, but because of the colossal power he wields over modern life. Read More.
This is not politics in the sense that Lincoln or Churchill would recognize; it is theatrics, divorced from the true complexities of national defense. Read More.
What is essential to grasp about January 6 is not simply the immediate danger Pence faced, but the broader implications for our political culture. Read More.
While vice-presidential debates typically don’t sway elections, the Vance-Walz faceoff offered a clear contrast in policy and philosophy, highlighting the ideological divide between conservative and progressive visions for America’s future. Read More.
In the coming years, this tension between populism and traditional conservatism will shape the future of the Republican Party. The populist wave, while electorally potent, is ultimately self-limiting, dependent on the personality of one man rather than on a coherent set of ideas. Read More.
In a political landscape increasingly marred by insults and grievance, both candidates stood as a testament to the fact that American politics can still be conducted with dignity. Read More.
Ultimately, this debate may be less about who lands the biggest punch and more about which candidate can appeal to the broader electorate’s desire for stability, economic security, and a sense of purpose. Read More.