I don't want to say too much, but Ellis is a close associate of a client of mine who's been a rabid Republican for decades, and while (I hope) not a fervent Trumper, he would never vote for Harris, Biden, or anyone close to them.

So I'm curious what my client is thinking now. No doubt his wife is going into the booth and voting Harris.

2. Party's melting down, I'd say, began with Newt and his list of words for describing Democrats.

Verb choice kinda ... weird.

I'd rather the GOP follow Halley's lead and stay out of our sight for another 37 years.

How do you prepare to get beat like a drum, in the eyes of an observer who is schooled in debate rather than performance art?

Homework assignment. Read the New Testament.

No, actually read it. Closely. Like you would an internet classified ad.

I hope Boaz grows to like Kamala's toes and arches.

Frankly, I'll be happy to see her in something other than a pantsuit. I hope. Nothing kinky.

25. Hasn't fazed him either.

Forget the press conference. Trump in no way will stand for worldwide public humiliation. He'll be deserting the Republicans, if not the country, before the election as the demise that he cannot forestall becomes imminent.

5. A grifter AND a government insider?

Unprecedented.