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Party Switch. Sorry Dad.
This is not about politics. It’s much more important. It’s about the NHL playoffs.
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October 2023

Some notes on the Speakership fight
It feels like we're literally back to where we started, but a lot has changed
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The game theory of the Republican speakership crisis
The moderates finally fought back against the Freedom Caucus. But how to solve for the equilibrium isn't so clear.
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Should the GOP conference change its rules?
Procedures are important, but substance drives opinion
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Notes from a quiet week in the House
A lot can happen when nothing is happening
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How much power does Speaker pro tempore McHenry have?
Notes on precedent-setting in truly unprecedented situations
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Procedural Notes on the Motion to Vacate
I have no idea what's going to happen; but here's how it will happen
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December 2022

My notes for talking to reporters about Speakership elections
This is not an authoritative procedural guide
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J-3 offsuit and the Monster Ballads Poker Game
Down the home game rabbit hole
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November 2022

Wanna run 50,000 election sims in 2 seconds?
Here's a simple program to let you Monte Carlo the 2022 elections to your specifications.
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March 2022

What is the point of confirmation hearings?
It's definitely not for Senators to ask questions and gather information so they can learn how they should vote.
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House Omnibus Procedural Notes
Some usual stuff, some unusual stuff in the House last Wednesday.
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