WASHINGTON -- Tuesday's Democratic sweep obliterated a series of outdated story lines in American politics and opened a new era. Forget those repetitious tales about some piece of President Trump's base still sticking with him. It's now clear, from Virginia and New Jersey to Washington state, Georgia, New York, Connecticut and Maine, that the energy Trump has unleashed among … [Read more...] about Voters yearn for an end to the Trump era
Trump was on the ballot in Virginia. He lost.
WASHINGTON -- President Trump may have been 7,000 miles away in Seoul on Tuesday, but make no mistake: He was on the ballot in Virginia when his imitator, Republican Ed Gillespie, lost the closely watched gubernatorial race to Democrat Ralph Northam. This was, in part, because Trump himself embraced Gillespie, endorsing him and, as Election Day arrived, tweeting about the … [Read more...] about Trump was on the ballot in Virginia. He lost.
Cartoon: Mental Health Problems
Democrats to seize Virginia and New Jersey governorships in elections seen as precursors of 2018 fights
WASHINGTON — Democrats Ralph Northam in Virginia and Phil Murphy in New Jersey headed for victories in races for governorships Tuesday, setting up a night of political retaliation against President Donald Trump. Murphy, President Barack Obama's first ambassador to Germany, had led consistently in polls over Kim Guadagno, the state's lieutenant governor and poured millions into… … [Read more...] about Democrats to seize Virginia and New Jersey governorships in elections seen as precursors of 2018 fights
TICKTOCK, TICKTOCK
TICKTOCK, TICKTOCK My Dear Fellow Americans, As we await the next mass shootings let's put things in perspective and have the courage to call a spade a spade. This never was and never shall be a gun control issue. How can the gun lobby which pours so much money into our economy be blamed? How can the advancement of technology and science with the refinement of weapons … [Read more...] about TICKTOCK, TICKTOCK
Cartoon and Column: Hate in Virginia with Mr. Ed
The majority of Virginians do not want Republican Ed Gillespie as their governor and yet, he may become their governor. Currently, he’s barely trailing in the polls and is within the margin of error. If Democrats and Independents don’t get out and vote this coming Tuesday, the man running a fear campaign about Latino gangs, sanctuary cities, Confederate statues, and the … [Read more...] about Cartoon and Column: Hate in Virginia with Mr. Ed
After Texas church rampage, ‘thoughts and prayers’ leave gun control side frustrated
WASHINGTON — The church massacre in Sutherland Springs, Texas, reopened a gun control debate that has raged for decades, erupting with fresh vigor with each new tragedy. Five weeks have passed between a rampage in Las Vegas left 58 people dead, and the arguments and battle lines were still echoing in Congress. But the history of… … [Read more...] about After Texas church rampage, ‘thoughts and prayers’ leave gun control side frustrated
Cartoons: Another Day, Another Massacre
Virginia will be speaking for the nation
ARLINGTON, Va. -- On Tuesday, Virginia's voters confront what will almost certainly be the most consequential election for governor of their lifetimes. The contest between Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie matters for the state, of course, but its implications will be even larger for the nation. A Northam victory would send a signal to the … [Read more...] about Virginia will be speaking for the nation
In Maximum Bob’s World, Never Is Heard A Truthful Word, But The Fishing Is Great
Maximum Bob Mueller has a secret, and it must bring a smile to his poker face in private moments: Being special prosecutor is pretty much like shooting fish in a barrel. This is because the bottom-feeding friends, campaign associates and family members who swim in Donald Trump's swamp are easy pickings. They are reprobates for whom laws are to be broken, no lie is too … [Read more...] about In Maximum Bob’s World, Never Is Heard A Truthful Word, But The Fishing Is Great
More than 20 killed in shooting at Baptist church in Texas: officials
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas -- More than 20 people were killed Sunday when a man walked into a Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and started shooting, authorities told local news reporters. A commissioner of Wilson County, Albert Gamez Jr., told the Washington Post that at least 27 people were killed and more than 20 were injured… … [Read more...] about More than 20 killed in shooting at Baptist church in Texas: officials
Saudi Arabia arrests princes, ministers in sweeping purge
Saudi Arabia arrested 11 princes, including a prominent billionaire, and dozens of current and former ministers, reports said, in a sweeping crackdown as the kingdom's young crown prince consolidates power. Separately, the head of the Saudi National Guard, once a leading contender to the throne, as well as the navy chief and the economy minister were… … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia arrests princes, ministers in sweeping purge
Cruelty protests not made for football (Guest Voice)
Our sports are made for family fun for our time off. Our sports are made for collaborative insights into our group of citizens. Our sports are made to show the best fitness of America to the world in terms of our whole physicality and mentality. The highest paid number of African-Americans working in a business play a sport. The NFL players protest against police brutality … [Read more...] about Cruelty protests not made for football (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Men Abusing Power
‘Voodoo economics’ makes a comeback in Republican tax plan enriching the rich
By Christian Weller, Professor of Public Policy and Public Affairs, University of Massachusetts Boston. Voodoo doll or an illustration of the Republican tax plan on income inequality? Rainer Fuhrmann/Shutterstock.com Republicans in Congress recently released more details of their tax plan, which they say would boost economic growth and lower the burden on middle-income … [Read more...] about ‘Voodoo economics’ makes a comeback in Republican tax plan enriching the rich
Political Intentions: Do They Matter?
"You gave your girlfriend a tracking device." "That wasn't the intent." Those are two lines of dialogue in the movie Star Trek Beyond. The first line is spoken by McCoy, who is commenting on a gift that Spock had given to Uhura - a gift that was functioning as a tracking device during a critical time. Spock's reply "That wasn't the intent" was a defensive reply on his part. … [Read more...] about Political Intentions: Do They Matter?
Malawi turns to British troops in poaching war
Under a scorching sun, a team of British soldiers and Malawian rangers sheltered under a tree ready to pounce on their prey: poachers. The combined force, armed with rifles and handcuffs, did not encounter any poachers as it patrolled the 530 square kilometre (240 square mile) Liwonde national park in Malawi's south. But the presence of… … [Read more...] about Malawi turns to British troops in poaching war
Vallone, and other Names you Can Trust
by Thomas Hoffman One of New York's most independently-minded politicians is facing re-election this year. City Councilmember Paul Vallone is gearing up for the general election. A passion for politics runs in the Vallone family. Vallone is the son of Peter Vallone Sr, who served as Speaker of the New York City Council. His brother, Peter Vallone Jr served as a City … [Read more...] about Vallone, and other Names you Can Trust
Dear Posterity
Dear Posterity, You, of course, knew that I was right all along about Guccifer 2.0. Inside story: How Russians hacked the Democrats' emails — WASHINGTON (AP) ... [Guccifer 2.0] appeared particularly excited to hear on June 24 that his leaks had sparked a lawsuit against the DNC by disgruntled supporters of Clinton rival Bernie Sanders. “Can it influence the election in … [Read more...] about Dear Posterity
General Kelly Fails History and Arithmetic
John Kelly, retired Marine General and current White House Chief of Staff, wandered into No Man’s Land the other day without his helmet. Holding court on the roots of the Civil War, he chalked up the conflagration to a failure of the parties to compromise. ç Please, put down your pencil and close your blue book. Before 1861 the civilized world had rejected slavery … [Read more...] about General Kelly Fails History and Arithmetic