Washington Post – Politics:
The unfounded claim that Biden corruptly sought the ouster of a Ukrainian prosecutor was severely undercut in an interview on the GOP-friendly channel.
Author: Philip Bump
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Trump appears to remain worried that 2024 won’t be rigged to his benefit
Washington Post – Politics:
Donald Trump’s opposition to Pennsylvania’s effort to make voter registration easier is a reflection of how he and the Republican Party value the restrictive status quo.
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Who are the Americans who support secession?
Washington Post – Politics:
New research suggests that it’s those who see a divergence in policy between red and blue states.
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John Fetterman would be particularly hard to body-double
Washington Post – Politics:
The very large senator has been the target of particularly dumb online conspiracies.
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The age gap in U.S. politics contributes to the cynicism gap
Washington Post – Politics:
The clear divide between old and young Americans overlaps with confidence in the system itself.
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Kevin McCarthy and his caucus contest valuable terrain: Attention
Washington Post – Politics:
The House speaker gets more mentions on Fox — but falls behind on other metrics.
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Both politically and legally, Trump’s classified docs defense weakens
Washington Post – Politics:
New reporting from ABC News suggests both Trump’s indifference to classifications and efforts to shield his possession of such documents.
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The protective cocoon of party
Washington Post – Politics:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and former president Donald Trump benefit from party loyalty. The party benefits, too.
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Non-White Americans are much more confident in democracy
Washington Post – Politics:
Polling published by the 19th demonstrates that skepticism of American democracy is strongest among White Republicans.