You can now say the "other" debate now seems over. Yes, each party had its primary debates. And then there were the Presidential debates. But the underlying debate has been whether Donald Trump really felt any loyalty to the Republican Party, which is teeming with members who noted during the primary that once upon a time he had been a Democrat lauding Hillary and … [Read more...] about Trump stops big bucks fundraisers that meant big cash for Republican Party
Health Care Costs Top New President’s Agenda
When the new President takes over the executive branch of the U.S. government in January, she must place health care costs at the top of her domestic agenda. Considering Hillary Clinton’s handling of health care reform in her husband’s administration, this would make an interesting parallel. In 1993 President Bill named the First Lady to lead a task force to reach the goal of … [Read more...] about Health Care Costs Top New President’s Agenda
Greatest Outrage Ever
October 25, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s campaign diary. The series imagines that “Mr.” Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Baby DonDon. OMG, this could be the … [Read more...] about Greatest Outrage Ever
Florida is starting to slip away from Trump
CASSELBERRY, Fla. — Donald Trump's prospects in Florida are starting to slip away. The key reason is Republicans themselves. Interviews with more than 80 voters and party officials along the pivotal corridor across central Florida from Orlando to Tampa since the final debate last week reveal a party torn over its own nominee, and candidates and… … [Read more...] about Florida is starting to slip away from Trump
The lap dogs of democracy who don’t bark at Trump
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's closing argument has been to blame his fall on the dishonest, corrupt, horrible, poisonous and biased media. Trump is correct that there has been something wrong with the coverage. But the problem is that the media didn't show bias against Trump earlier and more often. I'm not talking about partisan bias, but a healthy and necessary … [Read more...] about The lap dogs of democracy who don’t bark at Trump
10 Things That Should End With This Election
10 Things That Should End With This Election By Peter Funt Just a few more weeks and we'll be free of the epic discomfiture that has been the 2016 presidential campaign. Here are ten things we should hope to never hear or see again: 10) "Move the needle." The worn out phrase is employed when commentators tell us that debates, speeches and news developments mean … [Read more...] about 10 Things That Should End With This Election
Cartoon: Nasty Women
Nasty Women by Clay Jones Her name is Hillary. It’s Madame President if you’re nasty. That joke’s been making the rounds on social media since Donald Trump interrupted Clinton during the third debate with “such a nasty woman.” Much has been made and analyzed from Donald Trump’s strike at Clinton with his “such a nasty woman” remark. Trump was provoked enough to speak out … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Nasty Women
Life under ISIS is ‘endlessly frightening and endlessly tedious’
A woman and her child, having fled Qayyarah, arrive at a front line position. Credit: Moises Saman/National Geographic In the now week-long battle for the strategic city of Mosul, the United States and coalition partners have pounded jihadist fighters with more targeted airstrikes than ever before. But ISIS combatants will not be easily dislodged. Those who've… … [Read more...] about Life under ISIS is ‘endlessly frightening and endlessly tedious’
New Poll Puts Trump and Clinton in Dead Heat
With just two weeks to go before the election, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are tied in a new nationwide poll. Released early on Monday, the Investor’s Business Daily (IBD)/TechnoMetrica Market Intelligence (TIPP) poll says the candidates each have the support of 41 percent of the voters. To be precise, Clinton, the Democratic nominee for president,… … [Read more...] about New Poll Puts Trump and Clinton in Dead Heat
One for the Congressional Records
With Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway admitting that the sky is blue after all, Hillary Clinton's triumph is a fait accompli. The Clinton machine may plug on, attempting to turn red states blue, stacking up a record to rival landslides past. It would be a waste of time and energy. If she does not need Arizona, Georgia or Utah to capture 270 electoral votes, she should … [Read more...] about One for the Congressional Records
Enough Already!
Enough already! This is the most disgusting and painful presidential election in my lifetime and that of most American citizens. And it goes on and on and on. Even Lady Liberty is crying. The presidential contest started virtually as soon as the last election was completed four years ago, picking up steam as it rolled along. The maneuvering and fund-raising began in earnest … [Read more...] about Enough Already!
Trump is not a GOP aberration
WASHINGTON -- The lies and distortions that Donald Trump's campaign messengers deploy to rationalize their candidate's outrageousness are more typical of the last couple of decades of our politics than we'd like to admit. Especially revealing and infuriating are the efforts to use Al Gore as a human shield against the public indignation Trump aroused by refusing to say … [Read more...] about Trump is not a GOP aberration
Politix Update: Pondering The Crash Landing Of The Donald Who Fell To Earth
Cheeto Jesus was going to fall to earth sooner or later. The laws of electoral physics had not been repealed nor had Americans gone totally crazy. The problem was whether he would run out of hot air before we ran out of calendar. I take no pleasure in having long ago predicted the outcome we are now on the verge of realizing: A mighty Election Day rebuke 15 days hence … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Pondering The Crash Landing Of The Donald Who Fell To Earth
So why doesn’t God just solve everything?
I am touch with a broken mother who has just lost a second child—who can even attempt to offer words? A freshman college student agonizes about his parents’ difficult and contentious divorce. There is a lot of anonymous suffering in the world—much more than the terrorizing open dramas that seize the headlines. Where is God in all this? It would be so much easier to cope … [Read more...] about So why doesn’t God just solve everything?
Benedict Arnold, Here I Come!
October 23, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s campaign diary. The series imagines that “Mr.” Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Baby DonDon. Hola, Baby DonDon … [Read more...] about Benedict Arnold, Here I Come!
Donald Trump’s Sour Grapes
Donald Trump is to politics what the fox is to Aesop's fables. Here is what the fox did when he couldn't get what he wanted: "A Fox one day spied a beautiful bunch of ripe grapes hanging from a vine trained along the branches of a tree. The grapes seemed ready to burst with juice, and the Fox's mouth watered as he gazed longingly at them. The bunch hung from a high … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s Sour Grapes
Poli-Takes: The Rattling Of The Cages
With Election Day just two weeks away, a number of developments are taking place in contests that will decide the balance of power in both houses of Congress next year. Arizona-Senate For the Senate races, a little noticed but potentially meaningful development/gaffe came when Arizona Senator John McCain told a radio audience that Senate Republicans “will be united against … [Read more...] about Poli-Takes: The Rattling Of The Cages
Poll: Voters’ disgust with Trump gives Clinton double digit lead
A new ABC News 2016 tracking poll says voters' increasing disgust with Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has now given Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton a double digit lead: Hillary Clinton has vaulted to a double-digit advantage in the inaugural ABC News 2016 election tracking poll, boosted by broad disapproval of Donald Trump on two … [Read more...] about Poll: Voters’ disgust with Trump gives Clinton double digit lead
Cartoon: Trump the Nasty Guy
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If Trump Had Been at Gettysburg in 1863
If Trump Had Been at Gettysburg in 1863 by Michael Winship Unbelievable. On Saturday, there was Donald Trump desperately trying to jump on the coattails of Abraham Lincoln by delivering a speech in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the site of the sixteenth president’s memorable address, one of the finest, most concise and genuine pieces of rhetoric in American history. (Given … [Read more...] about If Trump Had Been at Gettysburg in 1863