As we approach yet another Veterans Day and as I have done during the last quarter of a century, I want to once again express my respect and appreciation to the men and women who have proudly served before me –- for generations -- alongside me, and after me in the U.S. Armed Forces. In my writings about Veterans, I have periodically singled out those who, like me, emigrated … [Read more...] about What a Difference Eight Years and a few Nobel Peace Prize Snubs Make
Young people turned out in near-record numbers for the 2026 midterms, with the economy top of their minds
A near record-high number of young people turned out to vote in the 2026 midterm elections. Aron Smith/Jackson State University via Getty Images Sara Suzuki, Tufts University The economy was the top issue for voters in the November 2026 midterm elections, which saw Democrats win decisive majorities in both houses of Congress. And for … [Read more...] about Young people turned out in near-record numbers for the 2026 midterms, with the economy top of their minds
Trump has become Roy Cohen with a presidential seal
Have American voters reset the political clock to the day before Donald Trump descended that golden escalator in 2015? It certainly looks that way. The midterm blue tsunami delivered one of the most humiliating repudiations of a president and his political party since Watergate voters sent a message: Enough is enough. But will Trump get the message? Don’t bet your … [Read more...] about Trump has become Roy Cohen with a presidential seal
Miller: Trump’s gladiator to recapture MAGA and exit Iran?
American pundits will debate what further fuel President Donald Trump's choice of Stephen Miller as his incoming Chief of Staff might pour on the country's already raging political divisions. But for international observers, his arrival in the White House today will raise a different concern. Could Miller, a zealous exponent of Trump's political credo, become Trump's … [Read more...] about Miller: Trump’s gladiator to recapture MAGA and exit Iran?
Trump Throws Down Gauntlet: Promotes Stephen Miller to Chief of Staff
To those who expected that the mid-terms' blue tsunami that decimated the Republican Party would lead to a change in the Trump administration's tones and policies: don't expect it. Expect a turbulent two years. Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller, Trump's most controversial aide and the combative architect of Trump's immigration, detention and deportation policies, as his … [Read more...] about Trump Throws Down Gauntlet: Promotes Stephen Miller to Chief of Staff
Israel could be the long-term casualty of America’s blue tsunami
The real long-term casualty of America's blue tsunami may not be Donald Trump, MAGA or even the Republican Party, but Israel. Whatever the immediate political fortunes of the President and his coalition, the Democratic resurgence could fundamentally alter the bipartisan political consensus in Washington that has traditionally underpinned America's unique relationship with … [Read more...] about Israel could be the long-term casualty of America’s blue tsunami
Now It’s Democrats’ Turn to Be Surprised
On election night 2016, even President-elect Trump seemed surprised by his victory. Last night, it was the Democrats' turn to be surprised, in a good way. While there are exceptions (like 1998), the general rule is that the party holding the White House loses seats in the midterms. With only a three-seat majority in the House, a Democratic takeover seemed almost … [Read more...] about Now It’s Democrats’ Turn to Be Surprised
Donald Trump’s Republicans suffer landslide defeat — what this means for the world
Andrew Gawthorpe, Leiden University Donald Trump’s Republican Party has received a stunning rebuke in the US midterm elections. Republicans went into the evening hoping that the polls might be wrong and that they could at least cling on to control of the Senate. But by midnight in Washington, the GOP was staring down what looked like its worst defeat in 50 … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s Republicans suffer landslide defeat — what this means for the world
Quote of the Day: Mitt Romney on Trump’s MAGA Mega Mid Term Debacle
Our Quote of the Day comes from Mitt Romney on Trump and the Republican Party's historical defeat in the mid-terms: "Bad policy, bad character make bad politics: erratic tariffs, impulsive Iran war, blanket pardons, apparent corruption, weaponized justice, ICE brutality, mountainous deficits, hiding Epstein, abandoning allies and coddling enemies. Hoping for a course … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Mitt Romney on Trump’s MAGA Mega Mid Term Debacle
STATUE OF LIBERTY SAYS YES
‘Epic’ blue wave helps Democrats take Congress in overwhelming rebuke to President Trump
Supporters of South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews cheer during her election night watch party on Nov. 3, 2026, in Charleston, S.C. AP Photo/Mic Smith Charlie Hunt, Boise State University Voters turned out in massive numbers on Election Day to hand Democrats control of Congress, in a sweeping snub of President Donald … [Read more...] about ‘Epic’ blue wave helps Democrats take Congress in overwhelming rebuke to President Trump
TRUMP AMID DEMOCRATIC CROWD
Glug glug, MAGA
I love the smell of bloodbath in the morning. It smells like victory. A Democratic House and Senate, signaling the death of MAGA hegemony. The election of the first Kansas Democratic senator in 94 years. The election of the first Texas Democratic senator in 38 years. The election of the first South Carolina Democratic senator in 28 years. The election of the first Iowa … [Read more...] about Glug glug, MAGA
2026 U.S. Elections: Victory for the U.S. Constitution
The results of the 2026 U.S. congressional elections add up to one thing: Victory for the U.S. Constitution. Sure, Donald Trump helped to generate the blue wave that is now washing over American politics. After all, he is an albatross around the GOP's neck. [If you do not know the origin of the albatross reference, then read the narrative poem The Rime of the Ancient … [Read more...] about 2026 U.S. Elections: Victory for the U.S. Constitution
The New Medicine
HHS under Robert Kennedy, Jr is taking us back to the dark ages in medicine, with his opposition to vaccines and choice of people to decide on vaccine policy. The CDC and its director have refused to make definite recommendations for Covid-19 vaccines for elderly people. A mandate may not be necessary, but a strong recommendation makes it more likely that older people will … [Read more...] about The New Medicine
America’s people may never recover the world’s friendly trust: The weakened UN will not be able to help
Regardless of the verdict America’s voters deliver to President Donald Trump in the November 3 midterm elections, it may prove impossible to recover the goodwill and friendly trust that America’s policies, people and democracy enjoyed for so long across much of the world. The weakened United Nations system will be unable to help Washington pull the international community … [Read more...] about America’s people may never recover the world’s friendly trust: The weakened UN will not be able to help
HOAX WAVE
I hope the Blue Wave is big enough to prevent Republicans from denying it. I resisted drawing a blue wave cartoon throughout this election cycle, only to cave on the last day. I am pretty sure every cartoonist in the business has drawn a blue wave cartoon during this cycle, even the hacks on the right, though their cartoons deny it. I think mine may be the most accurate … [Read more...] about HOAX WAVE
HOW THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS BROKE THE AMERICAN DREAM
By Jennifer Mercieca People across Europe are taking to the streets to express their frustrations over high food prices, unaffordable housing, stagnant wages, and declining public services. Americans are frustrated too, and those same affordability concerns are the top issue in this year’s midterm election.While we’re not in the streets (yet), frustration over affordability … [Read more...] about HOW THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS BROKE THE AMERICAN DREAM
COULD A SOUTH CAROLINA FLIP DECIDE THE SENATE?
If you live long enough, ANYTHING can happen. Who would have thought South Carolina, one of America’s most reliably Republican states, could become a political battleground that helps determine which party controls the United States Senate? But that’s the outlook as we zoom towards the November 3 mid-terms. A New York Times/Seina poll shows Democratic candidate Annie … [Read more...] about COULD A SOUTH CAROLINA FLIP DECIDE THE SENATE?
Are American voters actually gloomy about the economy, or is something else going on?
Economic pessimism among Americans in both political parties is deepening ahead of the November midterm elections, amid factors such as high energy prices and cost-of-living pressures. AP Photo/Jeff Chiu Erin Kay Lockwood, University of California, Irvine Polling is looking grim for Republicans ahead of the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3, … [Read more...] about Are American voters actually gloomy about the economy, or is something else going on?