Jonathan Capehart has 2 graded calls on The Country's pundit scorecard so far, 2 correct and 0 wrong, and is listed in the Left column. That is short of the 5 graded calls needed for an accuracy score, so Jonathan Capehart is not ranked yet.
Source“...even though the Texas Democrats are coming back, and they're going to get rolled.”
Texas Republicans will pass the new map over Democrats.
What happened: Abbott signed the new map Aug 29, 2025; AP called passage 'all but inevitable' given the GOP majority.
Outcome evidenceNearly certain when made (the Republican majority could pass the map).
Source“Amna Nawaz: Will he get confirmed? Jonathan Capehart: Oh, yes.”
Hegseth will be confirmed as defense secretary.
What happened: Senate roll call vote 15, Jan 24, 2025: 'Nomination Confirmed', YEAs 50 NAYs 50, Vice President voted Yea (Hegseth, Secretary of Defense).
Outcome evidenceNot graded: obvious call.
Source“I think McCarthy will eke it out.”
McCarthy will narrowly win the speakership fight.
What happened: McCarthy won on the 15th ballot, 216 to 212 with 6 present, at 12:34 AM ET on Jan 7, 2023 (House Clerk roll call 20).
Outcome evidenceNot graded: obvious call.
Source“So, stop the hand-wringing, let him do his job, and let him decide whether he's going to run for reelection, which I think he will.”
Biden will run for reelection.
What happened: Biden formally announced his reelection bid on Apr 25, 2023 (AP via PBS).
Outcome evidenceNot graded: obvious call.
Source“And I also think that Congress will remain on board and will pass these budget requests from the president.”
Congress will pass Biden's Ukraine aid request.
What happened: Congress passed the $40 billion Ukraine aid package with bipartisan support; Biden signed it May 21, 2022 (AP via PBS).
Outcome evidenceSource“Yes, I think it will hold.”
The bipartisan infrastructure deal will hold.
What happened: The deal held: it passed with Republican votes (19 Senate, 13 House) and Biden signed it Nov 15, 2021 (AP via PBS).
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