Tag Archives: midterm elections

The Coming Seismic Political Change

Posted on October 3, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, Ocober 3, 2026 Heather Cox Richardson described the situation perfectly, today, in her Letters From an American newsletter. “[T]he crux of the crisis that is driving a seismic political change [is that] it has become crystal clear that … Continue reading →

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A Vote for Election Integrity

Posted on September 15, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 15, 2026 Sitting on my deck on a windless morning, I felt a sudden breeze, although the trees around me remained still. I didn’t know what caused it until I turned on the news. Even then, I … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Naming Obsession

Posted on September 8, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 8, 2026 Donald Trump’s obsession with naming everything he can get away with after himself has now reached almost comical heights. My first reaction to hearing that he issued an Executive Order renaming Lake Ontario, Lake America … Continue reading →

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Mail-in Ballots

Posted on September 2, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 2, 2026 If there is one sure way to undermine a democratic republic it is to rig elections. We mocked fake elections in other countries for decades. Does anyone take elections in Russia seriously? In 2024, Russian … Continue reading →

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The Complete Failure of Trump 2.0

Posted on August 28, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 28, 2026 Respected journalist Stephen Erlanger said it clearly and succinctly in this morning’s New York Times. “The Trump administration has replaced its military war [in Iran] with an economic one, but the result is likely to … Continue reading →

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D-Day 2

Posted on August 24, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 24, 2026 To say Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s declaration of a D-Day-like attack on Iran’s economy fell flat is a gross understatement. The metaphor is absurd on its face, and should horrify anyone who believes this administration … Continue reading →

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The Expiration of the Iran Memorandum of Understanding

Posted on August 17, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 17, 2026 The Memorandum of Understanding Donald Trump signed with Iran last June officially expired today. The key word in that sentence is “officially,” since it was apparently dead on arrival, according to today’s Wall Street Journal. … Continue reading →

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No Way Out

Posted on August 8, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 8, 2026 No, this is not about the 1987 Kevin Costner/Gene Hackman film of the same name. But President Trump seems to have no more options than Costner did when struggling to survive as the target of … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Legacy: the Destruction of America

Posted on July 26, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 25, 2026 In Donald Trump we have a president who, contrary to the Constitution he swore to defend, told us he can do anything he wants to, limited “only by my own morality.” That statement alone should … Continue reading →

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Total War

Posted on July 21, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 21, 2026 New York Times columnist Thomas Edsall quoted George Washington University political historian Matthew Dallek’s summary of the Trump administration this morning. If you’re wondering why we’re involved in a war that’s spinning out of control … Continue reading →

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