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US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House en route to Iowa, in Washington, DC, US, October 22, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
BALLOT BOX BLUES

Top Republican Election Guru Crushes Trump’s Key Strategy

Karl Rove says Donald Trump is getting it all wrong.

Sarah-Jane Collins

The Brian Kilmeade Show
POSTERIOR FEVER

Trump’s Man-Thirst Roasted on His Favorite Network

A Fox News host got a good laugh out of Trump’s “weird” comments.

Dana Herrnstadt

Donald Trump
HACKS TO GRIND

Trump Goes to Desperate Efforts for His Must-Win Candidate

The anxious president has found two “political hacks” to blame.

Cameron Adams

Tarrant County Republican Party Chair Bo French speaks during a rally
FRENCH FRIED

Vile Post Backfires Spectacularly on MAGA Candidate

Bo French tried to cash in after targeting South Asian students.

Tom Latchem

Karl Rove
FRENCH FRIED

Top Republican Guru Sounds Alarm After Switching Sides

A veteran strategist says he’s had enough of the party’s drift toward bigotry.

Leigh Kimmins

Donald Trump
BREAKING RANKS

Trump Melts Down at GOP Election Guru for Switching Sides

The president was not happy with the longtime Republican strategist’s decision to vote blue.

Vic Verbalaitis

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President Donald Trump.
DON’S ‘DISASTER’

GOP Guru Tears Into Trump’s Surrender With Ultimate Insult

“The president runs the risk of disappointing supporters without converting critics,” the veteran strategist wrote.

Julia Ornedo

Karl Rove
MIDTERM MAYHEM

GOP Election Guru Warns Key Senate Seats at Risk to Dems

Karl Rove is warning that Democrats have put Republicans on notice in two key states.

Martha McHardy

Karl Rove
GOING DOWN

Republican Guru Warns About Trump’s ‘Dangerously Low’ Polls

Trump’s “erratic late-night missives” are one factor hurting the GOP’s midterm hopes, the Republican operative said.

William Vaillancourt

Karl Rove
‘WINNING FORMULA’

GOP Election Guru Applauds Democratic Presidential Hopefuls

Karl Rove says certain Democratic contenders for the White House have learned from the party’s mistakes in 2024.

Will Neal

U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions during a press briefing held at the White House February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC.
UNPERSUASIVE

GOP Guru Names Trump’s ‘Key Mistake’ in SOTU Address

Trump’s address was “angry, pugnacious, and hence less effective,” Karl Rove wrote.

William Vaillancourt

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