Dear Reader (And those of you who identify as Readers),

I'm on a flight to Florida, and I have to get an essay done for the magazine and work on a new speech for tomorrow, so as Jeremy Corbyn said when asked to provide a list of things he loves about the Jews, I need to keep this short.

I keep seeing all of this stuff about how the midterms were everything from a blip to a huge victory for Trump and that he's more likely than ever to get reelected. Ehhh . . . maybe. I can see the argument. I just don't understand the confidence. Just consider the fact that were it not for the Benghazi hearings, Hillary Clinton would probably be president today — because it was those hearings that put her server in play.

I'm a skeptic about the Russia-collusion stuff, but the notion that there's nothing for a subpoena-powered Democratic House to find in Trump's closet just strikes me as nuttier than Mr. Peanut's pool party.

Also, Trump won with a minority of the popular vote. He's less popular today than he was in 2016, and the Democrats are way more motivated. The GOP coalition has shrunk while the Democratic coalition has expanded. I ...

November 09 2018

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Shooting the Stragglers Jonah Goldberg Dear Reader (And those of you who identify as Readers), I'm on a flight to Florida, and I have to get an essay done for the magazine and work on a new speech for tomorrow, so as Jeremy Corbyn said when asked to provide a list of things he loves about the Jews, I need to keep this short. I keep seeing all of this stuff about how the midterms were everything from a blip to a huge victory for Trump and that he's more likely than ever to get reelected. Ehhh . . . maybe. I can see the argument. I just don't understand the confidence. Just consider the fact that were it not for the Benghazi hearings, Hillary Clinton would probably be president today — because it was those hearings that put her server in play. I'm a skeptic about the Russia-collusion stuff, but the notion that there's nothing for a subpoena-powered Democratic House to find in Trump's closet just strikes me as nuttier than Mr. Peanut's pool party. Also, Trump won with a minority of the popular vote. He's less popular today than he was in 2016, and the Democrats are way more motivated. The GOP coalition has shrunk while the Democratic coalition has expanded. I ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories No, Trump Is Not Diminished Rich Lowry Midterm losses typically humble a sitting president of the United States, but Donald Trump is beyond humbling. Who's Afraid of Sir Roger Scruton? Madeleine Kearns Progressives launch a smear campaign against Britain's greatest living philosopher. Justice Ginsburg Released from Hospital, 'Doing Well' Mairead McArdle A spokesman for the Supreme Court said the 85-year-old Ginsburg was recovering nicely from a fall earlier this week that left her with three broken ribs. ADVERTISEMENT The Lame-Duck Session Should Sprain Trump's Wrist Deroy Murdock Republicans in Congress should litter President Trump's desk with bills that enhance individual freedom, fortify national security, limit government, and unleash markets. Democrats vs. the Constitution Kevin D. Williamson Democrats are obsessed with the pursuit of national power, especially the centralized and centralizing power of the presidency. Democrats: 'If We Lost, the Voters Must Be Racist' The Editors Can't imagine why they lose. Trump vs. Pelosi: A Match Made in Heaven Stephen Moore It's much better for voters to discover the madness of the modern Democratic party now than two years from now when the stakes will be so much larger. Trump finally has what he's been missing since he vanquished Crooked Hillary two years ago: a foil. Scott Prevails, Judge Orders Broward Election Official to Immediately Release Records Jack Crowe A judge has ordered Broward County board of elections supervisor Brenda Snipes to turn over all of the records requested by Rick Scott. ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 40% TODAY Photo Essays California Wildfires WWI History Collection ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.