Round One to California as Judge Says No

Round one goes to the judge, folks. The New York Times reports a judge turned down the Trump administration's request to set aside California ballots, ruling no immediate action was necessary. NPR calls the Justice Department's demand unprecedented, which on my ranch we call a first, and firsts have to start somewhere.

Here's the part the headline writers skip: the administration is moving to target voting by noncitizens, according to the Times. If you're against that, you've got some explaining to do at the county fair. Checking who's allowed to vote isn't radical. We check a guy's brand before he drives off with a steer.

NPR reports the case isn't over and will likely be appealed. I'm calm. I'm so calm I'm vibrating. Saddle up.