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Ruth Marcus writes the first column after the Post’s shocking withholding of presidential endorsement.

Jeff Bezos speaks in the Post with an ostensible explanation/defense of his actions.

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The landmark case, selected by Professor Amar for having one of the three most crucial lines in any Supreme Court opinion, and a touchstone for method in constitutional interpretation.

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Nikolas Bowie and Daphna Renan write in the New York Times on their plan to force the Supreme Court into a different lane on immunity.  We differ.

The Congressional Statute that, it is claimed by our listener and his organization, Democrats Abroad, offers advice on a path to voting for various classes of Americans living abroad.  No doubt this is valuable advice for most; we examine only some edge cases presented by our listener.

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Alexander Hamilton writes on the dangers of ex-presidents, and why this is behind the Constitution’s provision for perpetual re-election eligibility.  Of course this is later overriden by the 22nd Amendment, but the point is made.

President Jimmy Carter is awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize.  Here, the Nobel committee details the happy details, including this phrase: “Jimmy Carter will probably not go down in American history as the most effective President. But he is certainly the best ex-president the country ever had.”

John Tyler, the only American President not buried under the American flag, lay in state in the Virginia capitol, his tomb draped in the Confederate flag. President Abraham Lincoln forewent the traditional recognition of his passing. And the New York Times had this to say in this obituary of the traitor.

This brief is included for more on Buchanan and U.S. Grant.

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The New York Times article from September  21, 2024 that reports on Trump’s investigations of his political foes for what turned out to be essentially the “crime” of being his political adversary..

The 1982 case that established a form of civil immunity for presidents and ex-presidents, and set the stage in some ways for the horrors of Trump v. United States.

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The New York Times article from September  20, 2024 that covers the issues, and the man, at the center of Nebraska’s blue dot questions.

The New York Times writes on the growth and electoral significance of Dane County, Wisconsin.  We go further in addressing the college voting situation, but all these factors may play a crucial role in the upcoming election.

Hamilton writes to Jay, noting the electoral significance of New York City and the dire situation the Federalists face there.  He proposes actions that he believes are legal if of questionable ethics.  Jay notes his thoughts in the margin, and Akhil analyzes the whole thing in our discussion.