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The wind at the Democratic Party's back might get a little stronger as the election approaches. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled he will cut interest rates in response to…

Big night at the Democratic National Convention, as both Michelle and Barack Obama showed off their skills. The contrast between the Obamas' soaring oratory and Trump's professional wrestling taunts and…

The first day of the Democratic National Convention went off smoothly – the biggest glitch was James Taylor getting bumped from the schedule because cheering went on so long. The…

The Harris/Walz ticket is riding high right now, and the chattering classes seem to think the Democratic National Convention, which starts today, is going to keep the positive vibes flowing.…

Reaction to Kamala Harris' selection of Tim Walz as her running mate has been widely praised. Most pundits have cited his mien, best summed up by Harold Meyerson of the…

Kamala Harris will name her choice for vice president today. Because American politics is essentially sports for the athletically disinclined, the bookies have Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pulling slightly ahead…

Everyone knows the story of the emperor's new clothes, but I think they miss the point of it. As Hans Christian Andersen told it, two con-men told the king their…