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1. Mid-terms.
Democrats will recapture control of the House of Representatives. Political professionals, Republican and Democrat, agree on that. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) does not agree, but he probably does. He just...
Xi’s Health?
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(‘Alternate Shots’, Episode #41. Co-hosted by Richard Haass and John Ellis. Produced by Dale Eisinger. Recorded, 9 September 2026. If you prefer, you can listen to this episode (and all previous episodes) by clicking on these...
Down in the Demo.
The enthusiasm gap.
- As we approach the mid-term elections, the term “enthusiasm gap” has resumed its rightful place as a key variable in the eventual outcomes.
The War in Ukraine.
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This is the best News Items Podcast I have ever done. It’s the clearest analysis about the war in Ukraine (and the future of warfare) that I’ve read or heard.
The guest is Perry Boyle. Perry is the co-founder and CEO...
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1. How to think about the 2026 mid-term elections? One of my oldest friends in the political analysis racket is Charlie Cook, founder of the Cook Political Report. If you’re interested in American politics, Ch...
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Welcome. I am the founder and editor of News Items and Political News Items. I am also the founder of Bird News Items. I also do 2 podcasts: 'Alternate Shots' (with Richard Haass) and my own.
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