Getting John Bolton to testify might only prolong their political misery
By Charles Lipson
The real argument is intended for the public in 10 months
By Charles Lipson
Escalation poses major risks for both Tehran and Washington — and they both know it
By Charles Lipson
Refusing to hand impeachment articles to the Senate looks like partisan pique because it is
By Charles Lipson
‘What if we really, really don’t like the president? What do you think about that as a reason for giving him the heave-ho?’
By Charles Lipson
To remove a president, they need evidence of serious malfeasance. Hearsay testimony about diplomatic process is not enough
By Charles Lipson
Her aim is to prevent Trump’s reelection
By Charles Lipson
Robert Mueller capped a distinguished career of public service with an undistinguished performance
By Charles Lipson
The nexus of power, money, and influence is why this scandal is likely to widen
By Charles Lipson
In winning the primaries, they lose ordinary voters
By Charles Lipson
No coordination or collusion between Trump campaign and Russians
By Charles Lipson
Can anyone win the 2020 Democratic primary without destroying their chances in the general election?
By Charles Lipson
Almost everything you can hear, and several things you won’t
By Charles Lipson
For decades, Chicago has held its elections in February precisely because it is cold, often snowy, and hard to get to the polls
By Charles Lipson
