Jonathan Bernstein

You might have thought the problem with the latest GOP law prof screed was the election denial (and it was) but he also got the democracy part of it entirely wrong. My breakdown at Good Politics/Bad Politics. goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/wrong-about-…

The politics of the Trump convictions are complicated—as shown by how Republicans in close elections are (or aren’t) talking about it. My latest at the newsletter: goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/the-silence-…

New at Good Politics/Bad Politics...One more time: "Democracy" and "Republic" are best treated and used as synonyms. And not just because of the long bad history of the "it's a republic, not a democracy" complaint. goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/about-republ…

Hey just a little self-promo asking folks to visit the new newsletter I’m writing for, consider a free or paid subscription, and maybe even help spread the word with an RT? Thanks! goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/a-debate-sug…

For the upcoming Presidential debate, I offer Tapper and Bash a suggestion for their questions to Trump: goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/a-debate-sug…

So far, all the winners of GOP primaries for open solid-red House seats have been conservative, Trump-supporting white men. But they’re not all the same—I introduce you to the 12 newest (presumptive) members of Congress: goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/meet-the-new…

This one's a bit overstuffed, I know, but Congress folks: Tell me where I'm wrong! goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/the-democrat…

Today at Good Politics/Bad Politics: Why Dems are willing to save Johnson; what they should ask for going forward; how it's different than the McCarthy situation; what the radicals are avoiding; and why Johnson wants us to think he's a moron. goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/the-democrat…

Am I whining about my local elections this Saturday because they interfere with my Kentucky Derby day activities or because they're bad for democracy? Long-time readers will suspect: Both! New at Good Politics/Bad Politics goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/how-to-elect…

I wrote about strategic retirement and Sotomayor this morning. Enjoy: goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/the-sotoma... At Good Politics/Bad Politics, with @dbernstein yesterday and @julia_azari tomorrow - how could you not want to mash that subscribe button?

As GOP donors big and small rally ‘round their persecuted leader, Senate candidates can’t get their attention or dollars. My new one at the newsletter (please subscribe!): goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/trumps-trial…

On the House Perpetual-Fiasco Machine - and who in the Republican conference is really to blame. (Hint: Everyone). My new one at Good Politics/Bad Politics, the cool new newsletter (with @dbernstein and @julia_azari!!!) all the kids are talking about. goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/the-house-re…

Trump vs. the Rule of Law: Yes, the hush money case is a big deal. It's all about the context. My new one. Subscribe! goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/trump-vs-the…

Among other things, the Mayorkas impeachment is an assault by the House...on the Senate. Senators should treat it that way. My new one at Good Politics/Bad Politics. And please consider subscribing! goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/senators-fig…

New at Good Politics/Bad Politics (subscribe!): What Trump is really promising on abortion. And how the extremism is already built in for him on this and other policy questions, regardless of what he says. goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/trumps-rea...

Check it out! I’m doing a newsletter with two super-educated, ultra-successful experts on politics: Jonathan Bernstein and Julia Azari. I am presumably there for light relief, but I’ll try to be interesting. Please take a peek and consider subscribing. open.substack.com/pub/goodpoliti…

In case anyone is looking for me, I'm over at @jonathanbernstein.bsky.social - and if you want an invite over there, DM me here and I'll pass them along when I get them.

All sorts of small losses as this place implodes, adding up to a fairly big loss overall.

I'm not saying I blame all of you who were like "Hey as long as he doesn't notice tweetdeck we'll be fine" but I'm not saying I'm not blaming you, either.

@j_b_trey Everyone already knows more than enough about Trump's character and lack of fitness for office. This isn't top-100 stuff with regard to either.

Really don't see why we should care about this. At best it's a mildly fun gotcha I suppose.