Bernstein: Blame the Republican Party, not voters, for Greg Gianforte
The clearest check against electing Gianforte again and electing future Gianfortes is to hold political parties responsible for the candidates they nominate.
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Bernstein: The 25th Amendment is no way to boot Donald Trump
Donald Trump has amply demonstrated he is not fit for the office he holds. But it would be a grave mistake to use the mechanism of the 25th Amendment to...
Bernstein: Seven reasons tax cuts won’t be easy for Republicans
Serious tax reform has never seemed particularly likely, but Republicans are very good at passing major tax cuts. On the other hand, the party has campaigned on getting rid of...
Bernstein: The Comey hearing was a bipartisan failure of oversight
The House Intelligence Committee's hearing with FBI Director James Comey and NSA Director Michael Rogers did an excellent job of demonstrating why the House isn't聽even remotely ready to investigate Russian...
Bernstein: Trump struck a better tone, but his speech lacked substance
For a president giving one of his few major speeches in support of his legislative agenda, substance matters. This speech wasn't just light on details; it was almost entirely lacking...
Bernstein: Trump is running White House like a Democrat
It's safe to say the new Donald Trump administration has shattered all records for reports of internal turmoil in the first week.
Bernstein: Democrats must clear way for Nancy Pelosi’s heir
It's time for Nancy Pelosi, the former speaker and current House minority leader, to put in motion plans for her retirement and succession.
Bernstein: Trump desperately needs a James Baker
The most important decision Donald Trump will make in the next few days is selecting his White House chief of staff.
Bernstein: Four ways the polls could be wrong about this election being over
If the polls are correct, this election is likely over. In HuffPollster's estimate, Hillary Clinton is winning by 8 percentage points right now, based on two-candidate surveys.
Bernstein: Two qualified candidates, one uninspiring vice-presidential debate
If "do no harm" is the first campaign requirement for a running mate -- and it is -- it's worth stepping back a moment to credit both Hillary Clinton and...