This Japanese cartoon pretty much captures the cultural divide in America. Of course, it leaves out guns, voting suppression, and wife-beating on one side, and open borders on the other. And Coke and not on Pepsi as the soft drink of choice. But the idea is sound and worth recognizing by Democrats.
Read MoreAfter three agonizing weeks, Joe Biden did this country a huge favor by dropping out of the presidential race. Democrats should unite to praise the grace, dignity, and courage with which he withdrew
There’s been an outpouring of affection and even sorrow over his decision, but he did the right, patriotic, and politically wise thing. With this poll numbers falling and a media clamoring for him to leave, it was virtually impossible for him to win.
Read MoreDonald Trump has already begun attacking Kamala Harris - or rather, renewed his attacks - by reviving one of his favorite insults for women.
Calling her “crazy” may resonate with the morons who parrot every asinine thing he says, but her bearing is so calm and steady it may not be as effective as he hopes. He may have more luck by tying her to her hometown San Francisco’s or the progressive left’s worst excesses.
She’s got to respond quickly and definitively.
Read MoreLedes on financial market articles are invariably based on arbitrary efforts to create a narrative.
But in its overt political bias without a bit of substantiation, these Yahoo headlines are remarkable:
Stock market today: Stocks rise, Dow eyes fresh record as bets on Trump ramp up
Stocks rise, Dow eyes fresh record as bets on Trump ramp up
The Republican convention appears united in supporting both a massive expansion of American military power and the withdrawal from engagement around the world.
If you don’t think about it, the theme sounds good. But it makes no real sense. What’s the point of expanding the military with ghetto professed intention of not using it?
Read MoreJoe Biden has a great heart. But it’s become increasingly clear that it’s not matched by his head.
Biden may be able to lead the country. He’d certainly be better than his Republican opponent. But his campaign has been a slow-moving disaster - long before the debate made clear that his infirmities render him unable to compete with Trump.
Read MoreDemocrats have a not-so-secret resource for the 2024 campaign - the satirical monologues on late-night talk shows.
The humor, the insight, and the video are there for the taking - if they take advantage of it.
Read MoreJoe Biden’s debate performance continues to obsess the media and raise huge questions for the Democratic Party and the nation.
But deliberate or not, the Democratic “strategy” of patience and prudence has been wise and arguably winning.
Read More“This constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore.
Read MoreThere was general agreement that Biden did decently in his first post-debate press conference. He was good on substance but still sounded weak. He momentarily allayed concerns about his competence.
He was good enough to stay in the race. But not to restore confidence in his ability to win or stop the hemorrhaging of support in his party. He was a lot more flexible on his prospect but not inclined to drop out.
Some suggested it was the worse of all possible outcomes.
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