Norm Ornstein

Trump’s Potemkin Village

Donald Trump is the healthiest, most successful, and most innocent man in America — according to Donald Trump. The grifts…

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Mitch McConnell tried to ride the MAGA monster. Then it ate him alive.

The news that Mitch McConnell will step down as GOP senate leader later this year has led many to argue that he…

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Alabama’s Twisted ‘Family Values’ aren’t very Small Government

The Republican crusade against families continues. The Alabama Supreme Court ruling equating embryos with babies makes clear the fact that…

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Courting Disaster

The Supreme Court is finally hearing Trump’s appeal of the Colorado ruling removing him from the ballot. The decision will…

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The Impending Border Battle

Greg Abbott and the House Republicans are using the border as a political poker chip, with disastrous implications for immigrants.…

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Is it Time to Panic Yet?

Donald Trump is now the GOP’s presumptive nominee. How should the Biden team be responding? What should they be doing…

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Does the Trump Train Have Brakes?

The Iowa caucus was a blowout. Trump trounced DeSantis and Haley, leaving us all wondering how much longer they will…

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Political Prognostications for the New Year

With 2023 in the rearview mirror, many of our greatest political challenges remain unresolved. Norm and Kavita are back for…

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Dr. Ornstein’s Political Prescriptions for Smart Democrats

Democrats have their work cut out for them moving into the new year. With monumental elections on the horizon, Norm…

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The Fight for Abortion in Texas and Senate Skullduggery

Norm and Kavita are back! Republicans at both the state and national level have continued to chip away at abortion…

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The First Rule of Congressional Fight Club

Norm and Kavita are breaking the rules this week to talk about congressional fight club. With threats of violence by…

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Should We Be Worried About 2024 Polls?

Recent polls on a Biden and Trump showdown in 2024 aren’t great for the incumbent president. But with just under…

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Managing Mental Health with Dr. Ben Miller

In the face of such overwhelming bad news, it’s all too easy to feel hopeless. Dr. Ben Miller joins Kavita…

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So Close and Yet So Far: The Search for a Speaker

Two failed votes for Jim Jordan later, and the House is still no closer to electing a speaker. Norm and…

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The Speaker Has Left the Building

Another average week for the US Congress. With the shocking removal of Speaker McCarthy by a small cadre of his…

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R.I.P GOP: A Political Party is a Terrible Thing to Waste

The Republican Party is falling apart before our very eyes. Between the anarchic second presidential debate and the impending threat…

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Rantapalooza: Norm and David are Triggered

Norm and David are not happy, and for good reason.The latest judiciary committee hearing reminds us all how far down…

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Is It Time For a New Generation? The Narrative Around Joe Biden

It is no secret that the media remains hyper-focused on Joe Biden’s age and the growing desire for a younger…

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Georgia’s Special Grand Jury Is On My Mind

The latest special grand jury report from Georgia reveals recommended charges against 39 people, including Senator Lindsey Graham. With Senator…

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Back to School Special: Trials and Tribulations

School is back in session this week as Norm and Kavita tackle the latest in Trump’s many trials. Trump remains…

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