All Politics Watch
Biden鈥檚 big turnaround upends campaign narrativeThe former vice president鈥檚 Super Tuesday victories have given him a lead in the delegate count and make him the frontrunner once again.
Is Bernie cruising to the nomination? And is it too late for anyone to stop him?Unless something happens to change the current trajectory, the senator from Vermont may be on track to become the Democratic nominee.听
Why a Bloomberg nomination has long concerned Team TrumpIn August 2018, Trump insider Corey Lewandowski told a Monitor Breakfast that Michael Bloomberg would be the president鈥檚 strongest reelection foe. He cited Mr. Bloomberg鈥檚 money and outsider status.
Why Democrats won't beat Trump playing by his rulesPresident Trump鈥檚 stagecraft and emotion 鈥� whether you love it or hate it 鈥� tends to crowd out everything else.
Political scandal isn鈥檛 necessarily the end 鈥� it can be a beginningEgil Krogh, a Watergate 鈥榩lumber鈥� who passed away this week, served time in prison for his role in the burglary and cover up before going on to teach and lecture on ethics.
Will 2020 be the year Iowa loses its clout? Or will it matter more than ever?With its first-in-the-nation caucuses, Iowa has played a major role in selecting Democratic nominees in recent decades, to the consternation of some.
Peering through the partisan impeachment looking glass- Will Bloomberg鈥檚 big spending scramble the Democratic contest?The former New York mayor is pouring money into TV ads and building ground operations. In a race with no clear frontrunner, he may have an opening.
Harris's lack of 'authenticity' hurt. But what makes a politician genuine?Successful candidates are often skilled at coming across as 鈥榬eal鈥� to voters. It鈥檚 about conveying a lack of fear. Kamala Harris didn't pass the test.
What constitutes 'impeachable' conduct?Ultimately, a majority of the House and two-thirds of the Senate will get to define what鈥檚 impeachable 鈥� and that may hinge on a number of factors.
'Bombshell' testimony? Or just another Wednesday?Ambassador Gordon Sondland testified to a quid pro quo between the White House and Ukraine. But to President Trump鈥檚 allies, it鈥檚 more of the same.听
Expanding Democratic field reflects jitters over Trump 鈥� and the unknownDeval Patrick鈥檚 last-minute entry may say less about other 2020 contenders than about President Trump鈥檚 potential ability to expand the electorate.
The Democratic freak-out over Warren has begunConcern about the Massachusetts senator's ability to win in key battleground states is generating new attacks from the Democratic establishment.听 聽
House may vote to impeach 鈥� but then McConnell runs the showSenate Republicans could opt for a quick impeachment trial, to put the matter behind them. Or they could try to re-frame the narrative.
Will Trump survive impeachment? The answer may lie with Fox News.President Trump's strongest supporters are Fox News viewers, according to polls. If the network grows more critical of him, that could have an impact.
As Warren rises, so do attacks on her truthfulnessSen. Elizabeth Warren鈥檚 opponents may not win in a battle of plans. But attacking her honesty could undercut her image of combating corruption.
Why impeachment polls matter so much to TrumpPublic support for Democrats鈥� impeachment efforts is rising, even among Republican voters 鈥� a trend which could spur GOP lawmakers to defect from the president.
What happens when America is condensed into one room? Partisanship fades.鈥楢merica in One Room鈥� polled voters before and after discussions and briefings. Centrist proposals gained support, as did confidence in democracy.
Does President Trump want to be impeached?Impeachment could be the fight of President Trump's political life. But this is a president who seems to welcome 鈥� and even thrive on 鈥� political brawls.
For clues about 2020 campaign, look back to 20042004 was the last time Democrats were faced with trying to oust a Republican president. The debate feels strikingly similar.
