The headline this morning is that we have elected Donald Trump to be our president. The more pertinent lesson is that Democrats again earned a place of disfavor, standing in the corner face to the wall. Pre-vote, much talk centered around the reassessment that would be necessary for Republicans after the election. Now we should know that it is Democrats who must reassess if … [Read more...] about Republican America
Dear Reader: What is your response to the election results?
Dear Reader: What is your response to the results of the elections of 11/08/16? Are you jumping up and down with excitement, or are you wailing and gnashing your teeth? Do you fear that your life will be ruined, or are you breathing a sigh of relief? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My response to all … [Read more...] about Dear Reader: What is your response to the election results?
The Nightmare Continues
I woke up this morning exhausted and dispirited from a most hellish nightmare, a nightmare that seemed to last an eternity -- only to realize that the nightmare continues. Last night, Americans elected as the 45th president of the United States a man whose campaign “took relentless aim at the institutions and long-held ideals of American democracy.” Yesterday, … [Read more...] about The Nightmare Continues
Cartoon: Putin-Trump
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An American Tragedy Starring Phony Populism, Megalomania, Lying Hillary And That Basket Of Deplorables
The ascendancy of Donald Trump to the presidency is tragedy. This is because beyond Trump himself -- a vile and pathetically borish boy-man incapable of growth, comprehension or compassion -- were people who believed he would not only give voice to their angst, he would be able to act on it as president by turning back the national clock. But lest we forget, lurking behind … [Read more...] about An American Tragedy Starring Phony Populism, Megalomania, Lying Hillary And That Basket Of Deplorables
With Trump Win, NATO Future In Doubt
The future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is officially in flux as Republican presidential nominee looks like he could be poised to pull of a shocking victory against Democrat Hillary Clinton Tuesday night. Trump has been a vocal critic of NATO and has threatened to pull support from the military alliance the United States… … [Read more...] about With Trump Win, NATO Future In Doubt
Early Trump Lead Sends Stock Futures Plunging
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)