The field is crowded with racists, swindlers, maniacs, and sex abusers. Plenty have a decent shot at winning.
Ken Paxton
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The Scarlet Letter Midterms
Every Republican incumbent voted with Trump more than 95 percent of the time. Make them pay for giving him an “A.”
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Graham Platner and the Working-Class Fetish
This bloc won’t be wooed by cosplay and pandering.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Chiles v. Salazar: A New Frontier of Speech
In its 8–1 ruling on Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, the Supreme Court recast mental health care as protected expression.
Posted inLaw and Justice
What Do You Get When You Cross Samuel Alito with the State of Texas?
Two developments last week—a New York Times exposé on Supreme Court maneuvers to overturn Roe and a Texas woman compelled to deliver a fetus with a rare and fatal genetic defect—underscore the slipshod nature of the Dobbs ruling.
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The Great Republican Crackup
Across the country, it’s MAGA v. ultra-MAGA v. Less MAGA as GOP conferences joust over who’s the Trumpiest. Amusing though it may be, Democrats shouldn’t gloat.
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The Court’s Third Great Crisis
Twice before in history, the Supreme Court has allowed itself to become an arm of one political party, with catastrophic results. Only the voters can save us from the same fate today.
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The 10 Worst Candidates Running This Year
To make this list, you can’t just be an election denier or a right-wing zombie. You also have to be able to wreak havoc.
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The End of Roe v. Wade Could Help Democrats in These Midterm Races
Instead of fighting each other over abortion, Democrats can fight these Republicans.
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George P. Bush and His Run for Texas Attorney General
Jeb’s son faces an uphill battle in this month’s Republican primary. Is this the end of the Bush dynasty?
