'60 Minutes' Spreads Disinformation About Deportee
Diawara lied. And he didn't just lie. His lie is the only reason he was granted refugee status.
Barbaric Election Aftermath in Brazil
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes reared his ugly head again.
Another Crash Landing for Brazil's Economy?
Brazil's floating exchange rate, high foreign-exchange reserves, strong commodity exports, and debt denominated predominantly in its own currency reduce its exposure to a…
Maine's Jackson on Medicare for All Mission
Maine health care is deteriorating in real time, and the Senate candidate wants to find a way out of this crisis.
Dems Can Use Next Two Years To Hold Trump Accountable
Donald Trump could be in the White House for as long as another 26 interminable months, which is beyond depressing. But Democrats are mobilizing to use that time wisely if they…
Machado's Return Upends U.S. Venezuela Strategy
Since removing a brutal dictator from Venezuela in January, the administration has run that country as a vassal state, prizing economic recovery and stability. But a wrench was…
What Does the Left Really Want?
I'm afraid there's a price to pay for asking a fiction writer to deliver a formal lecture. I plan to trade in freewheeling overgeneralization, unsupported inference, and sheer…
Comey Charged--Again
The Department of Justice filed more charges against the notorious leaker for sharing national defense information with a New York Times reporter in 2016.
Smithsonian Institution Failing To Tell Truth About Christianity
The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History frames Christianity as a force for conquest and oppression - not freedom, according to an alarming report…
Will GOP Secret Weapon Keep Dems in the Wilderness?
The scolds on the Left want you to believe that the midterm elections are hopeless for the GOP, so voters should stay home.Of course, the president's party reliably loses seats…
Trump's Attack on Rep. Omar Looks Like a Stress Test
The attempt to strip Omar of her citizenship is part of a much bigger push for the mass denaturalization of American immigrants.
Election Travesty in Brazil
A crony judge extended voting hours after polls had closed in conservative areas.
Can Perriello Win Back Seat 18 Years Later?
The former Democratic representative for Virginia's Fifth Congressional District is in a tight race for the seat he once held.
'LULA!' Progressives Hail Brazil's Stunning Election Result
The people united will never be defeated!
Israel Has Voted, But the Deadlock Is Just Beginning
The politicians now have to decide what they are prepared to change: their conditions, their partners or their promises.
Paris Is Burning, and Brussels Is Still Writing Regulations
Rome is burning, and Europe's political class is still arguing over how many regulations, subsidies, and government programs it will take to put out the fire.
Who Is Behind the Protests in France?
What began as a high school protest movement spiraled into a violent uprising, organized by Islamists, antifascists, and radical environmentalists who wish to see the French…
Watch the Vote Share in Battleground Senate Polls
Democrats have polling leads in most battleground Senate races, according to RealClearPolitics averages. Does that make them the favorites to win the majority? That depends more…
One Week Out From the Midterms
Tuesday, October 27th on RealClearPolitics - Joined by RCP Senior Elections Analyst, Sean Trend
Brazil Votes for More Lula
He will begin his fourth presidential term even as the right has gained ground.
Jackson Survived Debates With Collins. What To Watch Now
Republicans are facing the same headwinds in Maine as elsewhere. But it is never easy to defeat an incumbent.
Talarico's Tall Tales
Texas voters can't say they weren't warned.
Is Paris Burning?
The violence, political stalemate, and support for the extremes are a more vivid case of what is occurring throughout the West.
SCOTUS Should Shut the Door on Climate Lawfare
The Federalist No. 78 promised judicial restraint, but documents reveal climate activists targeted federal judges to influence energy company lawsuits.
Is It Too Early To Call a Blue Wave?
Election forecasters are almost universally predicting that Democrats will take the House of Representatives, despite polls showing they've yet to win back public trust.
The Democratic Case Against El-Sayed
In the Michigan senate race, muddleheaded party leaders cannot see past the next election, writes Peter Savodnik. Will the voters?
Democrats Make Protecting Fraud 'Day One' Agenda
Democrats are brazenly promising to throw the door wide open to fraud if they win back control of Congress this November - yet the media has virtually ignored it.
Shocking Verdict Shows DEI-Driven Rot at MIT
A jury awarded David Sabatini $6 million after rejecting sexual-misconduct claims that ended his MIT career and shuttered his Whitehead lab.
Could Massive Minnesota Fraud Lift Tafoya vs. Flanagan?
Michele Tafoya's debate takedown of Peggy Flanagan over Minnesota's estimated $9 billion fraud scandal has reshaped the Minnesota Senate race.
If SCOTUS Wants To Protect Free Press, Here Is a Chance
Below is my column in The Hill on an important case currently before the Supreme Court on the free press and the ability to protect confidential sources. The underlying facts may…
GOP Has 1 Reason To Be Optimistic About the Midterms
It looks like another election in which Democrats vote early and Republicans vote later. As one official with a Republican consulting firm put it, there may be a blue puddle, but…
The Accidental Activists of Data Center Alley
These would-be rebels in Northern Virginia joined the fight against data centers mostly to stop the encroachment on their homes and exclusive private communities.
Do Democrats Have Inflated Expectations for the Midterms?
Democrats are hungry for a blue wave in the November election, and a series of recent polls has them thinking they could pull off victories in some deeply red territory that would…
Sen. Slotkin Should Apologize, Set the Record Straight
University of Chicago student and Chicago Thinker editor-in-chief Michael Bicksel reacts to Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) warning young conservatives to stay away from politics.
A 1st Amendment Award for a 1st Amendment Opponent
"The number one challenge that we see is the First Amendment in the United States," said Katherine Maher, now CEO of formerly government subsidized National Public Radio in a 2021…
Following the Climate Money in Pennsylvania Coal Country
Jodi Borello's Pennsylvania Senate campaign touts her Trump votes while environmental groups backing her target the fossil fuel industry.
Obama Denounces 'Appalling' Investigation Into Rep. Omar
Federal agents raided Omar's Washington D.C., home last week, confiscating her laptop, cellphone and passport, as well as other notebooks and documents related to her and her…
Trump's Golf Course Renovation Is Attack on Rule of Law
While the Supreme Court is protecting the president from accountability, the officials who have carried out his orders have no such immunity.
28 Charged in Noncitizen Voting Bust
Leslie Stahl downplayed noncitizen voting because 'very, very few' people do it hours before DOJ charged nearly 30 in noncitizen voting bust.
Is Europe Doomed?
Shocking scenes out of France show a continent in crisis.
Please Don't Overinterpret Early Voting Numbers
Early returns are the Elvis-in-a-potato-chip of election analysis.
Those Prioritizing Ukraine Over U.S. Should Be Ashamed
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman warns President Trump that if he continues with the diesel deal with Russia he "will enter the history books in the chapter on leaders who…
Russia Frees Captured American in Sign of Warmer Ties
Steve Witkoff hailed the Russian leader as a "humanitarian" during talks in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, while the Kremlin said it is ready to resume trilateral peace talks with…
Hard Choices Ahead as Europe's Establishment Parties Falter
From the upper floors of Millbank Tower, a skyscraper overlooking the River Thames in London, the U.K. Houses of Parliament are just a few hundred yards away. For decades, the…
FDA Suppressing Evidence of Covid Vaccine Risks for Children
Last fall, FDA safety officers began compiling a list of children possibly killed by COVID vaccines. Digging through thousands of reports of adverse effects and autopsy records of…
How the GOP Could Lose Texas
Republicans are now sweating over polls that have shown Talarico with a consistent lead for weeks-currently just over two points in the Real Clear Politics average, which suggests…
France's Reign of Terror, Reimagined
In Revolutionary France, the guillotine was a privilege reserved for the nobility, though the nobles themselves would surely have preferred a different sort of privilege. Before…
Why Kansas Is So Competitive
Kansas has the potential to be one of the biggest surprises of these midterm elections: Democrats have a chance to win a Senate race in a state that hasn't elected a Democrat to…
Dems' Betrayal of Israel Fueled by Obama
When Barack Obama was president and feuding with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while apologizing to Arab potentates about America's history in the region, a friend…
Gad Saad on French Riots, 'Suicidal Empathy'
Author Gad Saad joins RCP to discuss the recent unrest in France, arguing that Europe is experiencing the long-term consequences of immigration policies that undermined its…
Inside France's Night of Terror
'My apartment door was shaking from the blows they were landing. . . . They managed to get into the entryway by hammering away at it; they even left a trace of blood and smashed…
Debanking Scandal Makes Corrupt 'SNL' Look Worse
It's not funny now. It wasn't funny then.
France Has a Phrase for This, and It's Not Good
The French have a phrase for it: "un engrenage," a vicious spiral. That's what France is in. Several crises have been long in the making; each now threatens to accelerate the…
Midterm Deja Vu Should Make Republicans Very Worried
Things were bad for Republicans heading into the 2018 midterms: an unpopular president, an oft-forgotten tax cut bill and Democrats far ahead in the polls. Things are worse now.
Only Congress Can Defend Our Right to Private Conversation
Imagine you're walking through a quiet park with your best friend. You lower your voices and speak privately about something very personal and sensitive. You need no government…
Barack Obama's Disrespect for the Law
Perhaps Mr. Obama is simply assuming without knowing any of the particulars of the Omar case that the bar for investigating political adversaries is just as low as it was during…
The Deep Midterms
Is there a Republican counterpart to James Talarico, who scrambles to retract remarks describing capitalism as an "oppressive system" that needs to be "dismantled" or suggesting…
Paris Is Burning. Is Washington Next?
We're watching what's happening in France, and we're watching the liars of the corporate press assure us that the riots, looting, burning down of commercial establishments and…
Ilhan Omar Is the Right Kind of American. Trump Is Not
The president's crusade against the Minnesota congresswoman, and Somali Americans in general, is certainly racist. And it's arguably more than that.
GOP's Midterm Deja Vu Should Make Them Very Worried
Things were bad for Republicans heading into the 2018 midterms: an unpopular president, an oft-forgotten tax cut bill and Democrats far ahead in the polls. Things are worse now.
Jason Miller and the Modern Purveyors of Fake News
Three days after hiring Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, President Trump lashed out at the "fake news" media for its critical coverage of the beleaguered California…
Marxist-Islamist Alliance in Europe Is a Warning for U.S.
A violent weekend of Marxist-Islamist protests rocked Europe, from Portugal to Italy. The worst carnage erupted across France, where rioters torched the revered, architecturally…
CBS Hacks Explode as Weiss Orders Them To Do Journalism
There's a lot of smoke billowing above Abdul El-Sayed's head, and some CBS News staffers are furious their boss wants them to check for fire.
Democrats' Sanctuary House of Cards
Honoring detainers for serious offenders does not require abandoning genuine refugees or legal immigrants who want to contribute to our society; it requires distinguishing between…
What Will Decide Michigan's Tight, Ugly Senate Race
Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed face five decisive factors in the final two weeks of Michigan's razor-thin 2026 midterm senate race showdown.
Trump's Montana Rally: Firsthand and Secondhand
When the announcement was made that the president would be visiting my hometown on Oct. 14 in support of Aaron Flint's campaign to replace Ryan Zinke as the congressman from…
Refugees Have To Leave Germany, We Don't Want Caliphate
Alice Weidel, leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the Bundestag, is interviewed by Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist's editor-in-chief, and discusses the AfD's…
El-Sayed and the Muslim Brotherhood Problem
A young man who attended an el Sayed town hall in Caro, Michigan, asked if the candidate disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood. It was a reasonable question.
Uncareful Readers Miss the Story on Canadian Layoffs
Our Canadian Goose is actually American this week, and belongs right here at the top. A funny thing happened a few days ago when an obscure social media account called The…
Dems Riding a Wave? Numbers Should Terrify GOP
Trump's approval below 40% and inflation concerns fuel Democratic momentum, but Republicans retain cash advantages ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
They Left America for Europe. Now They Regret It
The internet told them Europe was a social paradise. Turns out the trains are awful, the health care isn't free, and people can be really mean.
BofA Went Harder on Conservatives Than Drug Cartels
Big banks applied scrutiny to politically disfavored customers while permitting activity linked to illicit networks to go unreported.
Carney Says U.S. Is Trying To 'Break' Canada
Carney referenced the external pressures as he urged Albertans to vote to remain in Canada. His remarks came shortly after Trump threatened that Canada will
Mamdani Can Ignore Subway Violence for Only So Long
The mayor still wants to focus on affordability, but he won't be able to dodge the public-safety issue forever.
Wrapping Up Rep. Omar's Christmas Present
The federal warrant for Ilhan Omar's DC home raid was reportedly signed by a judge who donated to Hillary Clinton, undermining claims of political revenge.
End of Illegal Immigration Is Reshaping Border Towns
The hard truth is a sizable chunk of the economy in America's border towns rode the wave of the illegal immigrant surge, and now they're feeling the pain.
France Stares Down the Abyss
More than any other country in Europe, France has suffered decades of attacks and riots linked to lax border and immigration policies.
Manchin To Campaign With Sen. Collins in Maine
The former West Virginia senator wants to make sure the people of Maine understand how Susan Collins' style of legislating benefits the state.
The Smithsonian's Dwindling Attendance
Under Secretary Lonnie Bunch, the museums have drastically fewer visitors, especially the National Museum of American History.
The Senate Must Censure Sen. Slotkin Immediately
If Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune doesn't at least censure Sen. Elissa Slotkin, he supports abuse of power. It's that simple.
Why Do Top U.S. Companies Still Offshore Jobs?
The top Manchurian megacorporations sacrificing national security and fueling unemployment at home.
Trump's Flagrant Betrayal of Ukraine Is an Outrage
The president's outright betrayal of Ukraine shows the U.S. is in a precarious position
Don't Just Follow the Polls. Follow the Money
We have no idea how accurate the midterm polls will be this year. But Republicans' recent campaign decisions are telling.
Bari Weiss' Pro-MAGA Pivot at CBS News Is Falling Flat
Ratings and journalistic credibility are suffering amid reports of editorial meddling
Is It True That If You're Explaining, You're Losing?
Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico have taken opposite approaches to fending off Republican attacks.
'Minnewisowa' Is Upset
Three Midwestern states-Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa-could decide the 2026 midterms. Why this
Where Will the Blue Wave Crest?
Democrats have reason to spend in states that seemed impossible to win just two months ago.
Why These High-School Girls Walked Off Cross-Country Meet
At a Camas HS cross country team race Tuesday in Washington state, a group of girls walked off the course.
We Must Tax Billionaires. California Can Lead the Way
Will California stand with the working class or the oligarchs in the vote this November
GOP Could Hold Senate 52-48 by Outperforming Polls Again
Democrats shouldn't be measuring the drapes yet, as we've seen in elections past.
Why Putin's Proposed Peace Summit Won't End Well
The Russian leader's proposed peace summit won't go well for Trump, or for Ukraine.
Embracing Incivility Is Working for Democrats
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is leading the rise of the rude Democrat. More should follow his lead.
The French Republic Is Under Attack
Jean-Luc Melenchon bears a heavy political responsibility for bringing France to this point.
This Could Be Ukraine's Worst Winter Yet
A dispatch from the age of jet drones.
Musk's Midterm Meddling Reeks of Desperation
Can the world's richest man save the GOP and himself?
Why Buying a House Feels So Painful Now
A 7% mortgage is historically normal. But this isn't a normal housing market.
Sen. Slotkin Offers Disturbing Glimpse of Dems' Agenda
Elissa Slotkin was elected to the Senate in 2024 as a supposed moderate.
Can Republicans Hold On in Ohio?
The state's working class is preparing to send a midterms message.
The Democrats Stampede To Pack the Supreme Court
All that and more, but first, the stampede to pack the court. That's the focus of tonight's Angle. They're telling us what they intend to do, and once they do it, you, the voter,…
Are French Riots an American October Surprise?
Don't be a chi-en-lit and vote Democrat.
Talarico Is Preaching a Gospel of Pluralism
He's not the only progressive doing it.
Republicans Don't Know How To Handle El-Sayed
Republicans don't know how to handle this Michigan Democrat
I Used To Be Afraid to Criticize Obama, But Not Anymore
I get comments
Sen. Slotkin's 'Deterrence Message'
Openly threatening "lawfare"?
Trump and Putin: Ukraine's Future Is Not Theirs To Bargain Away
GOP Must Make Election About Performance, Not Personality
Donald Trump and Democrats agree on one thing: The midterm elections are about Donald Trump. The president seems to think this will work for Republicans - he keeps urging voters…
The Truth About DOGE
Even if DOGE had been fully empowered, it still could not have put the country back on a sustainable path.
Fixing a Broken Workplace Bargain With the Young
Britain is weighing a problem the U.S. must address: The gap between school and work. Apprenticeship degrees are one solution.
The Federal Reserve Needs Better Models
The Federal Reserve's outdated economic models and board structure are pushing it toward interest-rate increases that would hurt affordability and small businesses without curbing…
John Kass Is an Irreplaceable 'North Star'
Like countless people around the country and even the world, I am a regular reader of RealClearPolitics. Occasionally, I am fortunate enough to have the site run one of my pieces.
4 Top Pollsters on What Worries Them Most
President Donald Trump's approval rating has hit a record-low. Democratic enthusiasm levels are off the charts. The party holds a clear edge on the generic congressional ballot…
Biologist Accused of Sexual Harassment Just Won $6M
Four years ago, we broke the story of a biologist whose career was destroyed by a female colleague's accusations. Today, he tells us about the vindication of winning a defamation…
Obama's Dishonest Case for El-Sayed
With just over a week to go until the midterm elections, former President Obama joined the campaign trail to remind us of just how smug and condescending he can be. It was Obama…
Elissa Slotkin Was Speaking for the Entire Democrat Party
The unfinished work of ensuring there will never be another Donald Trump will be a total effort.
Jury Nullification the Latest Attack on Court System
The latest assault on the integrity of our courts. Long supported by far-left law professors and pundits, it encourages potential jurors to disregard the evidence and the law in…
Why Netanyahu's Vision Will Endure in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dominated his country's politics for the last four decades, and his influence will not end even if Israelis vote him out of office.…
The Humanitarian Costs of Zelensky's Petulance
Ukraine is so short on men to serve in its army that Andrii Stebivka, a 38-year-old Greek Catholic priest, was forcibly detained at a checkpoint earlier this month by Ukrainian…
Arrests, Deportations and the Dramatic Drop in Crime
The restoration of law and order in America is happening in large part because of President Donald Trump, in particular, his insistence that immigration laws be enforced and…
Biden Heat: FBI Agents Face the Music for Lying, Coverup
Prosecutors allege the pair requested frequent briefings from the Hunter Biden case team. After The Post broke the story about the laptop in October 2020, they convened multiple…
Alaska's 'Other Dan Sullivan'
Monday, October 26th on RealClearPolitics - Joined by A Declaration of Independents author, Greg Orman, and RCP columnist and Explaining Israel author, Peter Berkowitz
Former FBI Officials Charged With Lying to Congress About Biden
Two former senior FBI officials are facing criminal charges for allegedly making false statements to Congress during testimony in 2023 about the bureau's investigation involving…
Is France Coming Apart?
For years, I have insisted that France is not coming apart. After watching the riots over the weekend, a mile from my home, I'm no longer sure I was right.
Residents Forced To Choose Amid OH Tech Boom
They must decide whether to sell their land for data centers or other facilities, without the transparency to determine if they're getting a good deal.
The Bright Side of GOP's Big Spending Midterm Bailouts
Elon Musk and other billionaire-backed Super PACs are pumping money into GOP midterm candidates but may not help save key Senate races.
Trump Is Bad at Politics
The president's flailing midterms campaign underscores a truth we should be acknowledging more often: He kind of sucks at this.
Lessons From Lula's Historic Victory
The Brazilian left has stopped the right-wing wave in Latin America. Now it has four years to work out a succession plan.
Democrats Have Regained Advantage Among Young Voters
If there is a Democratic wave in next week's midterm elections, one of the biggest reasons for that will be young voters.
France Looking for Modernity in All the Wrong Places
Trump put it this way: "France is right now burning down because it opens its borders to people who hate it."
Unlike Other Wave Elections Dems Haven't Made the Sale
Josh Holmes, co-host of the Ruthless podcast, joins Bret Baier to discuss the midterm elections and why Democrats have struggled to capitalize on Republican unpopularity.
GA Gov: It's Murder When Lance Bottoms Is in Charge
She was so soft on crime, it was deadly. Homicide increased each year when she was Atlanta's mayor.
Threats Have Elected Officials Living in Fear
On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney use two articles - a New York Times piece on the…
Russia-Ukraine Peace Increasingly Urgent
The Ukraine war's mounting casualties, Western divisions, and dwindling prospects for victory make a negotiated peace increasingly urgent before the conflict spirals into an even…
The Midterms Are a Referendum on Elon Musk
Why the SpaceX mogul is still a ripe target for Democratic campaigns
Media Misleading Viewers & Voters About Alaska Lawsuit
With the Trump administration preemptively suing to block the certification of the results in the Alaska Senate race, Attorney General Todd Blanche told CBS's "Face the Nation…
Who's Really Trying To Rig the Alaska Senate Race?
Democrats say a Trump lawsuit is meant to nullify the vote in Alaska. That suit won't work-but a suspicious candidate may be the real spoiler, writes Jed Rubenfeld.
GOP On Verge of Losing the Latino Vote
Every two years, politicians and media outlets alike remember that Latino Americans are a voting bloc in this country in the final hours of the election cycle. Despite this, their…
Winding Down
It's time for me to wind down the website. Past time. I held on too long because it had cost me too much in pain and psychic blood at the hands of the jacobin newsroom union that…
Cornell's Crisis of Irrationalism
In claiming a campus rape crisis, the university's students are egged on by radical professors who betray the cause of reason for an ideology of victimhood.
Trump Wants To Make Zelensky His Midterm Scapegoat
Trump keeps finding irrational reasons to target Ukraine. This time it's over diesel prices his war in Iran caused to spiral.
Meet the Trump-to-El-Sayed Swing Voter
Trump has plunged America into yet another Middle East war - this time with Iran - that is now stretching into its ninth month. And it is putting upward pressure on gas and other…
These Democrat Donors Should Concern Americans
Democratic candidates are raking in donations this election season for all kinds of reasons, but one source of funding is deeply concerning. The people who staff America's leading…
On the Ground With Trump During His Election Blitz
President Trump held seven midterm rallies across seven states in seven days, speaking for more than 11 hours.
SPLC's Hate Map Wasn't a Map. It Was a Hit List for DC & Left
The SPLC's hate map was a political tool used to debank and target conservative groups with FBI backing.
What I Saw at the French Protests
Last week in Paris, a mix of genuine protest, opportunistic violence and government failure from education policy to the police response.
Clinton Supports Expanding SCOTUS If Democrats Win
If it seems like leading Democratic voices are embracing similar stances with increasing frequency and enthusiasm, it's not your imagination.
A Tale of Two Election Ads
Recent spots by Abdul El-Sayed and Vivek Ramaswamy show a choice between service and cruelty
Why Trump Is Embracing Ramaswamy's Vile Ad
The president is leaning into the politics of toxic parenting.
Democrats Should Denounce Calls To Jail Elon Musk
Another day, another series of warnings from Democratic and liberal media figures that they are going to try to put their political opponents in jail if they take back control of…
Arrests, Prosecutions, Deportations Fuel Record Drop in Crime
The U.S. has been running a real-time experiment on two approaches to criminal justice: the Biden-era emphasis on social justice versus the Trump administration's embrace of…
Under Harris, Elon Musk Might Be in Jail
Under Kamala Harris, he might be in jail right now, right? He is correct. And that's not because of she's some avenging fury. It's because there's a lot of questions around…
Vinay Prasad: Anthony Fauci Committed a Crime
Vinay Prasad has been on both sides of the public health establishment. A physician, author, and professor at the University of California, San Francisco, he went from prominent…
Rubio's Revaluation of the West & of America
On Oct. 7, against the stunning backdrop of the Acropolis, Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a rousing speech that illuminated Western civilization's and America's roots in…
Republicans Will Go to Prison if Dems Win in Nov
The casual way Democrats threaten to throw Republicans in prison or prosecute them for supporting President Trump is alarming and indicative of exactly what they will try to do if…
A Diagnosis Is Not a Destiny. Neither Is Conventional Wisdom
Nearly every day in my practice, a patient sits across from me and hears words no one wants to hear. Cancer. Heart failure. A diagnosis with a long name and a short prognosis. The…
Make Susan Collins Pay for Her Big Abortion Lie
In a few short weeks, we're going to learn whether and how the first half of President Donald Trump's disastrous second term yields enough of a backlash to return Democrats to…
How To Stop Trump's Assault on the ICC
Many applauded when Navi Pillay was awarded the Nobel peace prize. The South African human rights lawyer had chaired the UN commission of inquiry that found Israel to have…
Bernard-Henri Levy Watches With Anguish as France Burns
Since Sept. 16, when riots began, France's cities and streets have been a stage for arson, looting, vandalism and antisemitism, accompanied by attacks on policemen and firemen.
Divided Nation: GOP Prizes Patriotism, Dems Value Equality
As crucial midterm elections loom, a national survey underscores the clashing priorities and partisan distrust that define today's political landscape.
Dems Scheme To Turn the US Into France - Riots & All
France has socialized medicine, high minimum wages, powerful unions, big government spending and a massive welfare state - a far-left Democratic dream.
Trump Bringing Closing Momentum Shift to Republicans
Right now, 47 is feeling bullish about where things are headed. The candidates have to carry the flag and ride off Trump's momentum from Iowa down to Florida.
'Escaping Venezuela': Documentary Nobody Else Would Make
Carlos Mora ran a textile factory with 150 employees in a Venezuelan border town. Today he works as a handyman on the outskirts of Miami, sharing a small apartment with the family…
Surging Anxiety as GOP Seeks To Avert House Disaster
In the final sprint to the midterms, Speaker Mike Johnson went to President Donald Trump with a crucial ask, according to a person familiar with the exchange. Johnson's message:…
Vance on the Campaign Trail
In the past four months, Vice President JD Vance has traveled to at least 12 states for 17 campaign visits. In the past month alone, he sat for a town hall in Michigan, stumped…
Estranged Relatives Are Fair Game - Unless They Hurt Dems
The media amplify estranged relatives' attacks on Republicans but condemn similar tactics against Democrats, revealing a political double standard.
The Logic Behind Trump's 'Pretend I'm on the Ballot' Appeal
Trump is aggressively trying to attract the voters who only come out when he is on the ballot - by asking them to vote like he is.
A Political Ad From MN That Captures What Americans Feel
It's rare that an ad in a down-ballot race makes national headlines. But Tad Jude's latest spot in Minnesota is worth paying attention to.
Giving Thanks for My Father's Freedom
For many years, I have prayed for something most people take for granted: the opportunity to see my father again. My father, Stephen James Hubbard, was taken into Russian custody…
Dreadful 'Musk' Documentary Fuels Dems' Midterm Frenzy
The new Elon Musk documentary, Musk, is an excruciatingly boring four hours of Luddite fearmongering and left-wing sermonizing.
The Trump-Putin Love Story's Next Chapter
If Donald Trump could, he would fly to Munich to sign away Ukraine to Vladimir Putin, and return to wave the document as "peace in our time", hoping to claim at least the second…
America and Europe Stand at a Crossroads
Marco Rubio's foreign-policy address in Athens on October 7 was magnificent in both setting and substance. The setting? How about the Acropolis just before sunset on a clear day…
Trump: A Feral Lame Duck
Donald Trump could be even more dangerous as a lame duck--feral, unpredictible, and even more vicious when he's weakened.
Economic Woes Transform Midwest Into 2026 Battleground
The shift is happening up and down the ballot, with tight contests for the House, Senate and governor blanketing the middle of the country.
Talarico's Extremism & the Race That Shouldn't Be Close
The fact that Talarico remains competitive is less a testament to the power of his message than to the liabilities of his opponent.
Wave, Semi-Wave or Something Else?
The central question at this point in the 2026 midterm congressional election is not whether the voters will swing against the Republicans, but by how much. Large swings can…
What's Getting Lost in Headlines on Ohio Attack Ad
Personal attacks have dominated the Ohio governor's race, even before the Ramaswamy campaign ran an ad featuring Acton's estranged mom. Voters, on the other hand, are increasingly…
Trump's Vile Defense of That Ad Bodes Very Ill
The press is overhyping the bipartisan revulsion at Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad. I hope Amy Acton is ready for what may come next.
El-Sayed Is No Kennedy
Unfortunately, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed was being serious when he compared himself to JFK earlier this week. This was the second time El-Sayed made the comparison…
Rubio's Speech Shows What American Schools Forgot
Recently, Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave perhaps the best speech of the second Trump administration against the stunning backdrop of the Acropolis in Greece. In it, he not…
What Rubio Forgot About Western Civilization
On a hill beneath the Parthenon, I watched Marco Rubio's much-discussed Oct. 7 speech in the heart of Athens. Although I had lived there before, I had never seen its archaic…
In Maine, Nobody Believes Collins Will Lose Till They See It
Susan Collins faces Democrat Troy Jackson in Maine's senate race, but voters in Bangor say her three decades of familiarity may be impossible to beat.
Groundswell of Anti-Establishment Anger Lurking in Europe
Hotel de Ville, the city hall of Limoges in central France, was built by architect Charles-Alfred Leclerc in 1883. A historically protected building of Limousin granite and Poitou…
Will Sanity Prevail in Michigan?
It looks like whatever started out there about students has been highjacked by the left and the red-green alliance to generate uncontrolled looting, destruction of public property…
Thanks Again, Obama
Without Obama, Trump would never have become president, and that's true both literally and figuratively.
El-Sayed on Viral Takedown, State of Michigan Race
In an interview, El-Sayed talks about the state of the Michigan Senate race, his recent battles with JD Vance, his big moment with a GOP plant-and how it all reflects his theory…
The Quirkiest House Race in America Is in Alaska
Independent candidate Bill Hill, a commercial fisherman and educator, embodies the state's subsistence lifestyle. He wants to take that sensibility to Washington.
NYT: 'Accountability' for Trump Is an 'Affront' for Omar
Notably, The New York Times's editorial board acknowledges it has no idea whether the allegations 'have merit.'
Thoughts About Ilhan What's-Her-Name
We have had Ilhan's number at least since 2016, back when she was running for a seat in Minnesota's state government.
6 Ways To Hold Bad Actors Accountable for Debanking
Bad actors should be prosecuted to the limit of the law and regulators should require banks to publicly disclose the reason for debanking.
The Former General Who Could End the Netanyahu Era
Gadi Eisenkot lost his son in Gaza. Now he's running to lead Israel beyond the trauma of Oct. 7
What I Learned Following El-Sayed's Campaign Across MI
What I learned following the progressive firebrand's campaign across central Michigan.
Lula's Huge Win for the Left
His come-from-behind victory in Brazil's presidential election spoils the storyline of right-wing dictators on the march.
The French Republic Is Defenseless
Macron, the authorities and the media are in total denial about what French society is up against.
The Conservative Who Said Yes to Bucks County, USA
Over the past quarter-century, few places in America have changed their minds as often, or decided elections by margins as thin, as Bucks County.
Can Catholicism Learn From Success of Evangelicalism?
For all the buzz around a 'Catholic century,' evangelicalism is the denomination best placed to thrive in contemporary America.
The 'Homicidal Empathy' of the Islamo-Left
Do progressives get a sado-masochistic thrill out of being doormats for terrorists?
Is the Role of Money in Politics Overstated?
The old saw that money is the mother's milk of politics is a bipartisan truism universally recognized on both sides of the aisle.
Why RealClearPolitics Didn't Fall for the Fake Polls
For the second time in as many months, a fraudulent entity claiming to be a polling operation has been outed for releasing fictitious numbers in hotly contested midterm election…
In Michigan, a Bitter Final Debate Gets Personal
Less than two weeks before Election Day, Michigan's two Senate candidates met for the last time in a Southfield television studio just outside Detroit. It's a race that could…
Dude, Here's Your Flying Car
Sniffing at Elon Musk's latest stunt misses the point. The future moves forward one bold, impractical idea at a time.
This Is Becoming a Pattern With Sen. Slotkin
Elissa Slotkin doubled down on her threats to prosecute GOP staffers and scare young conservatives away from serving in the Trump admin.
White House Goes To Bat for Ramaswamy in Ohio
Friday, October 23rd on RealClearPolitics - Joined by RCP White House Correspondent, Carolina Lumetta
Illegal Alien Killed My Daughter. Dems Could've Stopped It
Descano campaigned on the idea that deporting a criminal is "a perversion of justice," and my daughter paid for it.
How To Keep Grief From Breaking Your Life
Marcus Aurelius' Stoic wisdom frames a CIA veteran's journey through grief after losing his wife Kim to cancer and raising their sons alone.
YouTube Has Conquered TV, and It's Not Even Close
Hollywood and Democrats dishonestly rage against AI because YouTube has completely conquered TV.
Feeling Minnesota
A popular Republican and an unpopular status quo could make Minnesota the surprise of November.
Fake Polls. RealClear Standards
With less than two weeks until the 2026 midterm elections, all eyes are on the polls.
Why It Matters That Democrats Want To Expand SCOTUS
A once-fringe position in the Democratic Party has become mainstream.
Is the Needle Moving Against El-Sayed in Michigan?
The Michigan race could be an example of Republicans influencing the thinking of those relatively few voters who have not already made their decisions. And that could be bad news…
The Supreme Court Is Coming for Affirmative Action--Again
The high court has just accepted a case that takes aim at efforts to increase diversity at high-performing public schools.
You Can Trust Elizabeth Holmes--But Could You?
One of the most revealing exchanges in You Can See Everything centers on a single word.
New Ad in Critical Maine Race Emphasizes Senate Control
The ad comes as the race between Jackson and Collins remains razor-tight.
Trump and the MAGA Enthusiasm Strategy
Trump is keeping his hopes up as he nears the end of his campaign tour.
Closing the Deal: Where Republicans Have the Advantage
They have the ideological advantage, but the key to beating the competition is offering a better product
Trump Doing Everything He Can To Shake Down Voters
The end of the Trump era is in sight.
Will the Liberal Pollsters Be Wrong...Again?
Liberal talking heads are already frothing about a blue wave in November. Once again, we're being told Republicans are doomed, Democrats are unstoppable, and conservatives should…
Has Sen. Collins' Political Luck Finally Run Out?
With two weeks until the midterm elections, Democrats are comfortably favored to take the House. Their path to Senate control, though, is harder - and it could run through Maine,…
France Is Running Out of Other People's Money
It is so hard to watch what is happening in France. On Saturday night, masked rioters looted shops in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Bordeaux and set cars ablaze along the Canal…
Ramaswamy Ad Could Backfire in OH
Wednesday, October 21st on RealClearPolitics - Joined by RCP Senior Elections Analyst, Sean Trende, and Dean of Academics at the Institute of World Politics, James S. Robbins
GOP Looking Nervous in Deep Red South Carolina
Less than two weeks from the midterms, the president is shoring up his handpicked candidate in a state that hasn't elected a Democrat statewide in two decades.
How Democrats Could Reshape Healthcare If They Win Congress
Americans are furious about the state of our healthcare system.
DOJ Just Made the Case for Ranked-Choice Voting
Alaska's U.S. Senate race was already one of the closest in the country. Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan is fighting for a third term against former Rep. Mary Peltola, and the RCP…
What Might a Miss Look Like?
Toward a Hopefully More Nuanced Discussion of Poll Error
El-Sayed Is Seeking To Make Gas Prices Higher
Abdul el Sayed complains about gas prices while pushing policies that would make energy more expensive for Michigan families.
Prepping a Postmortem for Zelensky's Presidency
The Ukrainian leader faces escalating crises.
GOP Finds Its 'Migrant Caravan' for the 2026 Midterms
Trump and others are using riots in France to spread a white nationalist slogan in hopes of turning out the GOP vote.
Many Western Governments Won't Survive
Why would citizens defend governments that abuse them?
A Shocking Reminder of How Much Poorer Europe Is
American exceptionalism is no myth.
Rep. Omar in Deep Trouble
Barack Obama is like a firefighter parachuted in by the Democratic Party at times of crisis to put out fires.
In Michigan, Immigration Is on the Ballot
Flanked by Detroit's top city officials and labor leaders, Abdul El-Sayed on Monday sought to shore up his support in Michigan's largest city in a hard-fought contest that may…
Democrats' Court-Packing Scheme Would Destroy Nation
"We should seriously look at expanding the court while the Democrats are in power," former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said of the Supreme Court on the High Stakes podcast…
Trump and Talarico Hold Dueling Texas Rallies
Trump did two rallies in Texas - the first in Corpus Christi and another in Lubbock. It's his fourth trip to Texas to support Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. Talarico held…
It's Unbelievable How Media Defends Abdul El-Sayed
Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers shares his thoughts on President Trump's agenda and his tight race against the Democratic nominee,…
2026 Deciders: They Voted for Trump & Now Disapprove of Him
They're a small but crucial piece of the electorate. Here's what they say about how they'll vote - decisions that will strongly shape the GOP's fortunes this year.
'Lincoln in the Bardo' and Our Own Ghosts
"Lincoln in the Bardo" is such a compelling ghost story - one I struggled with at first, and then fell hard for - that when I saw that the novel by George Saunders was being made…
Brazil's Workers' Party Is Not Stopping
With just a few days remaining before the runoff election, supporters of Lula's party are doing everything possible to rally support behind the president.
Talarico Is the Dems' Best Chance Ever To Win in Texas
President Trump is underwater in Texas, the GOP nominated its most flawed candidate in memory and James Talarico has the money to compete. If Democrats lose now, it's hard to see…
Third World Immigration and Europe's No-Go Zones
The mainstream media are fuming. Marine Le Pen, head of France's most popular party, National Rally, is exploiting the French riots for her political advantage, the media grouse.…
Justice Kagan's Partisanship Problem
Justice Kagan, while posing as a critic of partisan gerrymandering, is herself in favor of gerrymandering so long as it benefits the Democratic Party.
Democrats Need To Look to the Center
To make its impending victory last, my party should look to the center, not move further left.
End the Russia-Ukraine War by the Holidays
As the days grow shorter and temperatures turn chilly, especially in the northern U.S., minds start to turn toward the upcoming holiday season. For too many Americans, though,…
Obama & Trump Wage One Final Battle for Huge Stakes
Two decades ago, Barack Obama stormed battleground states rebuking a Republican president over a deeply unpopular war and an economy that was crushing working Americans.
Next Big Healthcare Reform Might Already Be Underway
If you live in Colorado and buy your own health insurance, there's a good chance you're one of the 139,000 people enrolled in a public plan crafted by your state leaders. You're…
Can Hamilton Capture Christian Voters for Dems in Kansas?
David Rankin has never been one for putting up campaign lawn signs. As a lifelong Republican in a town of 3,000 - where Donald Trump has won by 50-point margins since 2016 - he's…
U.S., Europe, Ukraine, Russia Ready To Negotiate?
For a change, the United States, Europe, Ukraine and Russia have found a framework for discussing an end to the war.
Norm Macdonald, Philosopher King
Netflix released a documentary about the legendary late comedian last week. But what I remember most about him is something he said in a 2018 tweet: 'How could a man be a cynic?…
Michele Tafoya in the Red Zone
Can the Republican former NFL reporter win a Senate seat from Minnesota?
What Is 'You Can See Everything' Really About?
Here's one summary: Nathan, a fastidious neurotic, is a performance artist who is obsessed with understanding the truth about other people1, despite his anxiety that they can…
Free and Fair Elections? With Tom Fitton
On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney speak with Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch,…
Defund Musk: Dems Should Lay Groundwork to Nationalize SpaceX
Robert Reich, the former Clinton Labor Secretary, made the case on The Coffee Klatch podcast with Heather Lofthouse that Democrats should "defund" Elon Musk and "lay the…