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Mort Kondracke

Morton Kondracke is a retired Washington, DC, journalist (Chicago Sun-Times, The New Republic, McLaughlin Group, FoxNews Special Report, Roll Call, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal) now living on Bainbridge Island. He continues to write regularly for (besides PostAlley) RealClearpolitics.com, mainly to advance the cause of political reform.
Politics

Be Outraged with Me: The Trump List so Far

Niccolo Machiavelli, that cynical (or maybe just politically realistic) counselor to a medieval Prince, advised that he inflict “injuries all at one time so that, being tasted less, they...
Politics

Freak Show: Trump’s Error-Filled Speech to Congress Stoked the Chaos

If Democrats don’t hand him weaknesses he can exploit, Trump’s wholly-owned Republican Party should suffer significant losses in the 2026 mid-term election. Given how slavishly they support him, they’ll deserve it.
International

No Cards: Why did Trump Blow up his Visit with Zelensky?

What remains a mystery is why Trump is so wedded to Putin, who may have "something on" Trump that he could reveal and precipitate his downfall..
Politics

Threats, Pettiness and Payback on Trump’s First Day

Trump reviewed his favorite grievances, notably being charged with an "unprecedented” number of crimes by Biden’s “weaponized” Justice Department.
Politics

On the way out: What to Make of Biden’s Legacy?

Biden leaves wiyh terrible approval numbers. But in a CNN interview, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin observed that Harry Truman’s approval rating dropped to 22 percent in 1952, but he is now widely rated among the 10 top presidents.
Politics

Trump’s Mandate to Overreach?

In his post-election speech to supporters, Trump claimed to have won “an unprecedented and powerful mandate.” To do what?
Politics

Trump Unleashes Whirlwind of Lies About Hurricanes

Republican response to Trump’s false charges has followed a familiar pattern, though. Among prominent Republicans, only Mitt Romney has specifically denounced Trump’s spreading disinformation.
Politics

Harris is Trending Positive. But…

The not-so-good news is that in all seven swing states where the election will be decided, the race is within the margin of error.
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Is the Media Asleep Over Trump’s Admission that He Lost in 2020?

For certain, the truth needs to be explored extensively in Tuesday’s presidential debate. And it should have an impact on this year’s election.
Politics

Where Things Stand Now: Harris Takes on Trump

Besides energizing Democrats and improving her status with various demographic groups, Harris has benefitted from evident confusion and some gross faux pas by Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance.
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