In which I suggest Bill Cassidy COULD--and SHOULD--and actually MIGHT--join Lisa Murkowski and sink Blanche's nomination. Today Murkowski cited “the weaponization” of DOJ under Blanche. Cassidy had said he too was “very concerned about the weaponization" of DOJ. www.thebulwark.com/p/blanche-on...
Blanche on the BubbleWill Bill Cassidy make it go pop? Hey, hope springs eternal.www.thebulwark.comAn important and infuriating report on the mistreatment of transgender service members who have served our country honorably, because Trump and Hegseth are bigots, because Congress won't stand up for these troops, and because the rest of the military follows orders. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/u...
Inside the Secretive Boards Deciding Trans Troops’ FateThe Pentagon is relying on closed-door hearings to kick out transgender service members. An Army Reserve lawyer is one of the few who have seen how they really work.www.nytimes.com“For most GOP candidates Trump’s endorsement is a golden ticket to the lizard-brain love of the GOP base. Sometimes however it’s apparently not enough to overcome a different kind of lizard-brain difficulty: running against a man named Tom Smith when your name is Amir Hassan.” x.com/billkristol/...
Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) on X“Is it all still enough to keep me up nights until this whole thing is resolved? I’m afraid so. It’s amazing how thin the guardrails are everywhere you look with folks like this in charge.”
https://t...x.com“Is it all still enough to keep me up nights until this whole thing is resolved? I’m afraid so. It’s amazing how thin the guardrails are everywhere you look with folks like this in charge.” www.thebulwark.com/p/our-chaos-...
Our Chaos Agent President Has Another Big Card to PlayAnd this one may be one of the most destructive.www.thebulwark.comThe Trump-Hegseth mini-drama seems like what happens in late stage authoritarianism or fascism. Kind of reminds of Mussolini-Ciano in 1943-1944. Which didn't end well for Ciano. Or Mussolini. wapo.st/4hQVTF0
Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concernsAt a Camp David summit this weekend, President Trump demanded answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over extreme munitions shortages.wapo.st“Two billion dollars is a staggering sum to make the exceptional feel routine. The money is the smaller half of the bill. The larger half is the line, moved further every month, until soldiers standing watch over an American city stop looking as shocking as it is.” open.substack.com/pub/votevete...
“It’s no time to relax, and it’s no time to panic. Ron Brownstein’s Casablanca reference made me think of World War II, which in turn reminded me of the famous British World War II poster: “Keep Calm and Carry On.” Good advice then, good advice now.” www.thebulwark.com/p/its-still-...
It’s Still a Blue WaveThe fundamentals still apply after Tuesday night’s primaries. And they look good for Democrats.www.thebulwark.com“Though the word “abortion” did not appear on the ballot in either state on Tuesday, voters resoundingly shot down Republican-backed ballot measures that could have made it easier to ban the procedure in the future in Kansas and in Missouri.” www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/u...
Abortion Foes Backed Ballot Measures in 2 Red States. Voters Said No.Voters in Kansas rejected a proposal to start electing Supreme Court justices, while Missourians declined to make it harder to amend the State Constitution.www.nytimes.com“Though the word “abortion” did not appear on the ballot in either state on Tuesday, voters resoundingly shot down Republican-backed ballot measures that could have made it easier to ban the procedure in the future in Kansas and in Missouri.” www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/u...
Abortion Foes Backed Ballot Measures in 2 Red States. Voters Said No.Voters in Kansas rejected a proposal to start electing Supreme Court justices, while Missourians declined to make it harder to amend the State Constitution.www.nytimes.com"Miller, on the other hand, says he’s determined to stay in the race. And the only people who could perhaps change his mind—House Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump—seem determined not to force the issue...Miller will run and lose." www.thebulwark.com/p/its-still-...
It’s Still a Blue WaveThe fundamentals still apply after Tuesday night’s primaries. And they look good for Democrats.www.thebulwark.comSo MI's at a bit greater risk But GA, NC & ME look good, and 3 of 4 in OH, AK, IA, & TX looks doable, given the national environment. So I think Democrats are at least 50-50 to take the Senate. And other states not much discussed (e.g., KS) could well be in play. www.thebulwark.com/p/its-still-...
It’s Still a Blue WaveThe fundamentals still apply after Tuesday night’s primaries. And they look good for Democrats.www.thebulwark.com“But if Miller had abused someone who wasn’t the daughter of a senator, and if there were no electoral repercussions, would any of them have spoken up to condemn his behavior? No. The Republican Party seems happy to turn a blind eye to the abuse of women.” www.thebulwark.com/p/ground-con...
Ground Control to Major DonThe president’s planet is getting farther and farther from our own.www.thebulwark.comTrump is a ludicrous person. But what his administration is doing is ominous. Andrew and I discuss with respect to the Justice Department and the Iran war. www.youtube.com/live/b44Gmu_...
Justice Department Drops FOUR Additional Reflecting Pool CasesYouTube video by The Bulwarkwww.youtube.comTim and I in sync: The left & center-left are acting like the other is the enemy—and not Trump. C’mon, Dems! Keep your eye on the ball: Trump & the corruption, lying, & danger of his administration. And why is Schumer cutting a deal w/ Republicans? And how about Max Miller? youtu.be/rRwKwJsjSDg?...
Tim Left for Two Weeks and Everything Fell Apart (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark DailyYouTube video by The Bulwarkyoutu.be“Funding for the government doesn’t run out for two more months. Why allow Republican senators to go home for recess taking credit for a bipartisan budget deal? Democratic senators should kill the deal on the continuing resolution.” www.thebulwark.com/p/gop-sheep-...
GOP Sheep to the Midterm SlaughterTodd Blanche’s confirmation will be bad for the country—and a gift to Senate Democrats.www.thebulwark.com"First, Democratic senators should kill the deal on the CR. Then they need to use the Blanche confirmation to highlight that a GOP Senate will be a rubber stamp for Trump. Blanche may get confirmed. But Democrats can turn that sour lemon into sweet, tart lemonade." www.thebulwark.com/p/gop-sheep-...
GOP Sheep to the Midterm SlaughterTodd Blanche’s confirmation will be bad for the country—and a gift to Senate Democrats.www.thebulwark.com"There is lemonade to be made here.Democratic control of both houses w ould help check Trump’s authoritarian schemes. That the Republican conference will have to cast a high-visibility vote to confirm Todd Blanche can help in turning the Senate Democratic." www.thebulwark.com/p/gop-sheep-...
GOP Sheep to the Midterm SlaughterTodd Blanche’s confirmation will be bad for the country—and a gift to Senate Democrats.www.thebulwark.comI know we’re all supposed to find Sen. Kennedy charming. But wgen he says that “he grows anxious when he has an unexpressed thought,” it’s just a way of deflecting and refusing to tell the truth about Trump, which is that he’s a shameless and contemptible liar.
Aaron RuparSen. John Kennedy on Trump's blatant reflecting pool lies: "The president says it was caused by vandals. I don't know if he really believes that or it's part of his political messaging or he's just thinking out loud ... he grows anxious when he has an unexpressed thought."
If you're a political junkie--no, strike that, if you're interested in the 2026 elections--no, strike that, if you're simply interested in American politics--you'll enjoy and benefit from this lively and very well-informed analysis by Ron Brownstein. www.youtube.com/live/vIKJHQP...
Trump’s Polls Are Collapsing. Is a Blue Tsunami Coming? (w/ Ron Brownstein) | Bulwark on SundayYouTube video by The Bulwarkwww.youtube.com