Republican Donald Trump’s strong showing in early presidential election results Tuesday sent stock futures tumbling. Overnight Dow Jones futures plunged more than 500 points shortly after 9 p.m. The Standard & Poor’s index futures was off 58 points and the Nasdaq fell 123 points. The Mexican peso, which had been surging in recent days on perceptions… … [Read more...] about Early Trump Lead Sends Stock Futures Plunging
Trump, Clinton battle for lead in battleground states
By John Whitesides and Steve Holland (Reuters) - Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton battled deep into the night for the White House on Tuesday, with Trump surprisingly holding narrow leads in a series of states that were too close to call, including the key battlegrounds of Ohio and Florida. The U.S. dollar sank and stock markets slammed into reverse in … [Read more...] about Trump, Clinton battle for lead in battleground states
Judge Shreds Trump Campaign For Wanting Nevada Poll Workers Names Made Public (VIDEO)
The Donald Trump campaign just filed a lawsuit against Clark County, Nevada, for allowing people to vote. Team Trump claims that Joe P. Gloria, the Clark County registrar of voters, kept polling locations open for "two hours beyond the designated closing time." Trump believes this is evidence of a ‘rigged election.' However, under election law, anyone… … [Read more...] about Judge Shreds Trump Campaign For Wanting Nevada Poll Workers Names Made Public (VIDEO)
Comey’s damage can’t be undone
WASHINGTON -- So all the over-the-top histrionics about Hillary Clinton's emails amounted, in the end, to nothing, nada, zilch. Next to the word "fiasco" in the dictionary should be a picture of FBI Director James Comey. Should his picture be next to the word "catastrophe" as well? Did Comey's 10th- and 11th-hour letters to Congress -- one basically screaming "red … [Read more...] about Comey’s damage can’t be undone
Cartoons: Election Vote
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Early Voting Demographics Bode Well For Clinton In Florida
We’ve waited the entire year to say, Election Day is here and I think I can get unanimous consent that we’re all immensely glad. And as voters anxiously await America’s choice, there are a few clues as to who might have the edge in the closely contested state of Florida. Let's start with demographics. 6.4 million votes have been already cast. That is estimated to be 2/3 of … [Read more...] about Early Voting Demographics Bode Well For Clinton In Florida
Trumpy Thrilla from Manila: President Duterte
Trumpy Thrilla from Manila: President Duterte by David Anderson Sometimes blips on the diplomatic radar far away can be prescient of larger things to come, closer to home. In the Philippines, things are happening, and they’re worth taking note of for our alliance, geopolitics, and the psychology of a country’s president. According to Fujisankei Japanese … [Read more...] about Trumpy Thrilla from Manila: President Duterte
This time, Trump’s message is clearly anti-Semitic
EDITORS -- This is an immediate release column for digital publishing only. It will be out of date once Tuesday night's election returns come in. If you must print this, you have permission to drop the final two paragraphs so the column ends with ... "too many instances to be otherwise." WASHINGTON -- In the final hours, the mask came off. Donald Trump … [Read more...] about This time, Trump’s message is clearly anti-Semitic
Cartoon: Vote
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What the Hell Happened to the GOP?
What the Hell Happened to the GOP? By Bill Shireman After a historic parade of October surprises, the final week before the election is packed with more uncertainty than ever--meaning Donald Trump’s improbable run for the White House is far from over. What keeps him alive, despite his glaring faults? First, Trump’s formula has demonstrable staying power. This year, he … [Read more...] about What the Hell Happened to the GOP?
Final Election Day Predictions
First, nothing in the last day of Early Voting has tempered my belief (see earlier post) that Hillary Clinton will win easily in the popular vote and in the Electoral College. The Comey "Never Mind" letter may have marginal impact in encouraging Dems to vote, but I doubt it will matter much. However, I am adjusting one thing based on what looks like the continued fall-off … [Read more...] about Final Election Day Predictions
Crass’s Calls: Ds & Rs Will Each Have 50 Senate Seats
The day before Election Day, the race for control of the U.S. Senate is not only tighter than ever before, but tighter than any cycle I am old enough to remember. The 54-46 Republican majority is at serious risk but the contests that will determine the balance of power are close and in plain English, uncallable. Predicting which way either will fall may be an exercise in … [Read more...] about Crass’s Calls: Ds & Rs Will Each Have 50 Senate Seats
Cartoon: The Morning After
The Morning After by Clay Jones I am drawing for the days after the election. As I wrote yesterday, the window for election cartoons is closed. I still might do something on Jim Comey as that’ll probably be discussed beyond Tuesday. I know you’re on Facebook. Everyone is on Facebook. I have friends whose dogs are on Facebook. Those dogs might be the only members of the … [Read more...] about Cartoon: The Morning After
Just moved? Lost your ID? The Affidavit Ballot is your Friend (Guest Voice)
Just moved? Lost your ID? The Affidavit Ballot is your Friend by David Anderson This moment is the final countdown. We are speeding towards the event horizon of our nation’s destiny. A lofty metaphor for sure, but life on the ground is rarely so prosaic. Registrations are lost, people move at the last minute, or IDs are forgotten or unavailable. Because countless folks … [Read more...] about Just moved? Lost your ID? The Affidavit Ballot is your Friend (Guest Voice)
Take a Deep Breath and Vote Hillary (Guest Voice)
Take a Deep Breath and Vote Hillary By John L. Micek On Tuesday, I'm going to get up bright and early, drop my daughter off at school and head to my local polling place to do something I haven't done for the whole of my adult life. I'm going to vote for a Clinton for president. In 1992, I voted for President George H.W. Bush, preferring his tweedy New England … [Read more...] about Take a Deep Breath and Vote Hillary (Guest Voice)
Sabato Predicts: 322 EV Clinton, 216 EV Trump, Senate Split 50/50
The University of Virginia's Larry Sabato, perhaps the most accurate political analyst and forecaster in America, has issued he and his team's final analysis and forecasts. He predicts Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will win with 322 electoral votes to Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump's 215 -- and a 50-50 Senate tie, which means the Vice President … [Read more...] about Sabato Predicts: 322 EV Clinton, 216 EV Trump, Senate Split 50/50
James Comey Is Unfit for Public Service (Guest Voice)
James Comey should not simply be fired as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He must be barred forever from any form of public service. In the last 10 days, Comey has whipsawed the election for president of the United States. Now we know he did it for no reason. When his agents found information… … [Read more...] about James Comey Is Unfit for Public Service (Guest Voice)
The Murky World of Compliance in Business
In today’s political climate, one ages-old debate still burns hotter than all the rest: large vs. small government. Lots of people on the Right seem to think even the words “government” and “regulation” are dirty, and that any vote cast for a larger government is somehow a blow to our freedoms as individuals. That’s clearly a gross … [Read more...] about The Murky World of Compliance in Business
Will Congressmen Hardy and Jolly Remain So After Likely Defeats
A few weeks ago, the Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call rated the most endangered members of the House of Representatives. The top two were both Republicans, Crescent Hardy of Nevada and David Jolly of Florida. Consider the irony. Guys named Hardy and Jolly may be on the verge of losing their seats. I can't pass up the chance at levity by saying that if this occurs, both Hardy … [Read more...] about Will Congressmen Hardy and Jolly Remain So After Likely Defeats
How Technology Can Help Child Refugees
It’s a devastating statistic — 13 million refugee children from the Middle East and North Africa are missing out on an education, according to a paper by UNICEF. Some are living in camps and others in countries where the education system can’t handle the influx of new students. The average stay in a refugee camp for a child is 17 years, meaning children often … [Read more...] about How Technology Can Help Child Refugees