Racism, Sexism, Power—and th e Case For and Against Kamala

Racism, Sexism, Power—and the Case For and Against Kamala

By Keli Goff

Asking Harris as a candidate to step aside—especially for white men who are less qualified and more disliked than her—will prove Democrats are as hypocritical as conservatives.

History’s Lesson for Jill Biden: How Lady Bird Made LBJ Quit

By Julia Sweig

Now is the time for Jill Biden to look to Lady Bird Johnson, and how she dealt with her husband’s second-term dilemma, writes Lady Bird’s biographer.

Biden to Democratic Plotters and Doubters: Drop Dead

By Anna Conkling, Hugh Dougherty

The president called into MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Monday, moments after he sent a two-page letter to Capitol Hill Democrats daring his opponents to take him on.

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Trump Launches Cryptic Islamophobic Attack on Biden

By Anna Conkling

He didn’t need to say a thing—and his Truth Social followers knew exactly what he meant.

Obama’s Former Go-To Guy Offers Dire Biden Prediction

By AJ McDougall

“There are certain immutable facts of life... the president just doesn’t seem to come to,” David Axelrod said in a weekend appearance on CNN. “He hasn’t come to grips with it.”

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Could Trump Be Considering Divorcing Melania if He Wins?

Melania Trump’s absence from her husband’s side has been conspicuous. Trump has vowed retribution in a second term. Could that include his wife?

It’s Time to Get Used to the Idea of President Kamala Harris

If Kamala Harris runs, she has a very good chance of winning, given Donald Trump’s grotesque defects—and her strengths.

Why the MAGA Cult Votes for Trump and Against Its Interest

Professor Stephen J. Ducat tells The New Abnormal podcast how feeling like part of a tribe is giving Americans, especially those on the right, a sense of belonging.

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1. Eton College Bans Smartphones, Will Give Out Nokia ‘Bricks’

BACK IN MY DAY...

The students’ new phones are only capable of handling phone calls and simple text messages.

2. Names of Russian Émigrés Found in Database on Black Market

CHILLING

The database was reportedly compiled over the last three months and could be used by the Kremlin.

3. Top Wall Street Donors Getting Cold Feet About Biden: Report

‘CONCERNED’

Some bigwigs are discussing “elegant” ways for the president to exit the race.

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