Jim Geraghty

Jim Geraghty is the senior political correspondent of National Review.

Jim Geraghty is a conservative blogger and regular contributor to National Review. He is the author of National Review’s Campaign Spot blog and “Morning Jolt” newsletter.

Geraghty has written two books: Voting to Kill: How 9/11 Launched the Era of Republican Leadership and The Weed Agency: A Comic Tale of Federal Bureaucracy Without Limits.

The Latest

National Security & Defense

Ending Wars Always Looks Easier from outside the Oval Office

By Jim Geraghty 11:10 AM

There’s one element of the dovish argument that doesn’t sit well, and that’s the occasional unwillingness to accept that the other side’s recommendations to stay are made in good ...

Elections

Bernie Is Frightening the Democrats

By Jim Geraghty 10:24 AM

Democrats realize Bernie Sanders might win the nomination; observations from the 'Stand Together' groups; and organizations making a difference.

Science & Tech

An Easily Forgotten Point: Price Is Not the Same as Spending

By Jim Geraghty 10:23 AM

Once the government sets a price at a particular level and freezes it, demand increases, and they spend more money.

NR PLUS Politics & Policy

Dreaming of a Dreamer Deal

By Jim Geraghty 10:40 PM

The network of groups allied to Charles Koch thinks a pro-Dreamer agreement is close to fruition.

NR PLUS National Security & Defense

A Veterans’ Group Pushes for America’s Withdrawal from Afghanistan

By Jim Geraghty 3:00 PM

Concerned Veterans for America, best known for fights over the VA, is now seeking an end to ‘this endless war.’

U.S.

What Does It Mean to ‘Stand Together’?

By Jim Geraghty January 27, 2020

Stand Together's winter meeting, impeachment testimonies, and a surprising Trump voter.

NR PLUS Economy & Business

Populism of the Elites

By Jim Geraghty January 27, 2020

At the Koch network’s gathering, CEOs warn that cronyism is eroding faith in America.

Education

‘The Faculty Thought the University Existed for Them, and It Doesn’t’

By Jim Geraghty January 25, 2020

Changing the way America’s colleges and universities operate will be an uphill climb, but considerable resources are being brought to the effort.

Politics & Policy

The Trouble with Cross-Party Alliances of Convenience

By Jim Geraghty January 24, 2020

Voters claim they want more bipartisanship, but in our politics, reaching across the aisle involves risks too great for it to become commonplace.

Elections

Wait, No Major Candidate Is in Iowa Today?

By Jim Geraghty January 24, 2020

If you're the Biden and Buttigieg campaigns, you're more worried about New Hampshire and more inclined to spend time in that state.