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Malaka Of The Week: Roger Marshall

October 29, 2026October 29, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Doctor Senator Roger Marshall is a loan shark with a stethoscope. The MAHA malakatude burns. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Roger Marshall

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One Week

October 27, 2026October 27, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Team MAGA is flailing as they flood the zone with shit, smoke, and lies. 7 days until the election. Tick tock, motherfuckers. Continue reading One Week

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The Big Tent

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

The state of the Big Tent with 12 days to go until the election. Tick tock, motherfuckers. Continue reading The Big Tent

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The Mother’s Milk Of Politics?

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Money isn’t everything.  Voters aren’t buying what Republicans are selling in 2026. Continue reading The Mother’s Milk Of Politics?

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Mike’s Mowing, Inc. Meets Donald’s Pregame Preblame

October 16, 2026October 15, 2026 rcb30

As midterms scenarios look anything but up, POTUS and his House toadie start peering beyond Election Day. Continue reading Mike’s Mowing, Inc. Meets Donald’s Pregame Preblame

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The Spirit Of ’06

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

26 days until the election. Tick tock, motherfuckers. Continue reading The Spirit Of ’06

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Mike Johnson Does Not Have One Weird Trick

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 cassandraisright

No, the GOP can’t refuse to seat the next Congress if they lose. Continue reading Mike Johnson Does Not Have One Weird Trick

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Up Schmitt’s Creek

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 cassandraisright

He wanted the Hawks; reality gave him the bird. Continue reading Up Schmitt’s Creek

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Reptiles & Hookers

September 28, 2026September 28, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Two of Trump’s favorite words describe Gret Stet Senator John Neely Kennedy. He’s a hick hoax and a fake country bumpkin. Continue reading Reptiles & Hookers

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Runaround Sue’s Close Call

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Maine Senator Susan Collins was under investigation, then the MAGA cavalry rode to her rescue. Continue reading Runaround Sue’s Close Call

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The Laziest Congress

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

When Congress fails to do its job, it’s time for a change. It’s time for Johnson, Scalise, and Thune to go. Continue reading The Laziest Congress

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Can Beth Macy Author An Upset?

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 rcb30

The reporter-turned-bestseller is stumping to serve VA-06 in Congress. Some national support wouldn’t hurt. Continue reading Can Beth Macy Author An Upset?

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State Of Play

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

It’s 63 days until election day; tick tock, motherfuckers. Continue reading State Of Play

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Malaka Of The Week: Brandon Herrera

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

The MAGA malakatude, it burns. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Brandon Herrera

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Nobody’s Worse Than Todd Blanche

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Thanks to Doctor Senator Cassidy, the worst is yet to come. Continue reading Nobody’s Worse Than Todd Blanche

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It’s Not Just Max Miller

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 cassandraisright

A primer on the GOP’s assault problem over the years. Continue reading It’s Not Just Max Miller

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Heat Wave

August 1, 2026July 31, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Heat Wave

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IOKIYAR:  Max Miller

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 cassandraisright

Most of the people who broke out the pitchforks over Graham Platner have gone silent. Oh yeah, that’s right:  it’s OK if you’re a Republican. Continue reading IOKIYAR:  Max Miller

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Leave McConnell’s Seat Empty

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 cassandraisright

He’s coming back and it’s a pointless sacrifice of Democratic resources and reputation. Continue reading Leave McConnell’s Seat Empty

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The Three Faces Of Todd Blanche

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Todd Blanche should be disbarred, not promoted. Senators should just say no to his nomination. Continue reading The Three Faces Of Todd Blanche

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All The President’s Lackeys

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

In which Adrastos paraphrases Shakespeare: “I come to bury Lindsey, not to praise him. The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones; So let it be with Lindsey.” Continue reading All The President’s Lackeys

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The Platner Shipwreck

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Oysterman’s campaign is in deep shit and sinking fast. Art by Winslow Homer. Music by Nick Lowe, Rodney Crowell, and Gordon Lightfoot. Continue reading The Platner Shipwreck

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Bill Cassidy: YOLO No Mo

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Bill Cassidy is a weakling. Continue reading Bill Cassidy: YOLO No Mo

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No Cap: Do The Obvious To Fix Social Security

June 23, 2026June 22, 2026 rcb30

Rising income inequality is working as an additional accelerant to burn down Social Security. Putting out the fire is as simple as making this payroll tax a true flat tax. Continue reading No Cap: Do The Obvious To Fix Social Security

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Malaka Of The Week: Tom Kean Jr.

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

The Curious Case Of The Missing Congressman. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Tom Kean Jr.

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Texas Trump Triumphs

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Dear Texans: Vote against the crook, it’s important. Continue reading Texas Trump Triumphs

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Gret Stet Of Confusion

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Chaos in Louisiana as The Clownfish cancels Congressional primaries in search of partisan advantage. Continue reading Gret Stet Of Confusion

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The Justice In The Shadows

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Gutting the Voting Rights Act with Sam the Sham Alito and John Roberts. Don’t call them judicial conservatives. Continue reading The Justice In The Shadows

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Virginia: Sitting In Limbo

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 rcb30

The state’s crucial redistricting vote could get overturned by its Supreme Court. But the dope is that there’s still hope, and here’s why. Continue reading Virginia: Sitting In Limbo

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Pushback Day In Virginia

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 rcb30

It’s a pivotal moment in Trump’s redistricting gambit to stay unimpeached. State Senator L. Louise Lucas is only too pleased to be one face of FAFO. Continue reading Pushback Day In Virginia

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