Walter Shapiro
@mrwaltershapiro.bsky.social
Covering my 12th presidential campaign for the New Republic. Columnist for Roll Call and teach at Yale. New Yorker whose idea of adventure travel is crossing West 86th Street against the light. And Twitter refugee.
FDR was almost killed by an assassin before he took office in March 1933.
July 13, 2024 at 11:35 PM
FDR was almost killed by an assassin before he took office in March 1933.
I cannot stress how important being vetted is in a presidential candidate. No surprises with Harris unlike every other would-be.
July 9, 2024 at 1:04 PM
I cannot stress how important being vetted is in a presidential candidate. No surprises with Harris unlike every other would-be.
Love that detail.
July 7, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Love that detail.
The greatest scene in any film. Once again, I teared up watching it. I hope and pray that never changes. Viva La France on a day like today.
July 7, 2024 at 7:47 PM
The greatest scene in any film. Once again, I teared up watching it. I hope and pray that never changes. Viva La France on a day like today.
I noticed the same thing. I was surprised by "cuppa" after the "tuppence" debacle. Chimney sweeps like Dick Van Dyke should sue.
July 5, 2024 at 3:11 PM
I noticed the same thing. I was surprised by "cuppa" after the "tuppence" debacle. Chimney sweeps like Dick Van Dyke should sue.
Such an important point -- everything is up for grabs at an open convention. All you need is a majority to change the rules. And, yes, superdelegates can vote on rule changes.
July 3, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Such an important point -- everything is up for grabs at an open convention. All you need is a majority to change the rules. And, yes, superdelegates can vote on rule changes.
Barney Greengrass. Dagon. Nice-Matin.
June 29, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Barney Greengrass. Dagon. Nice-Matin.
My current mood: "Bring it on."
June 28, 2024 at 12:07 PM
My current mood: "Bring it on."
You have undoubtedly made the right life choice.
June 27, 2024 at 9:25 PM
You have undoubtedly made the right life choice.