Ryan Cooper explains how Hillary Clinton is a "cynical machine politician" while Donald Trump is a "grave threat to America" in The Week. Clinton has done many things worthy of close investigation and criticism. But by any metric you care to choose, Trump is worse by far, something the traditional political press is utterly failing to demonstrate. Now, as Glenn Greenwald … [Read more...] about Grokking Trump
O Say Can You See the First Amendment?
Military Weekend: What Trump Gets Terribly Wrong About the Military
A recent NBC News|SurveyMonkey Weekly Election Tracking Poll shows that “Donald Trump leads Hillary Clinton by 19 points — 55 percent to 36 percent — among voters who are currently serving or have previously served in the U.S. military.” That is despite Trump’s outrageous comments about former POW John McCain, despite his only-very-recently-found interest in veterans, … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: What Trump Gets Terribly Wrong About the Military
Cartoon: American horse of Putin
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: American horse of Putin
Trump criticizes U.S. policy on Russian televisin
By Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who has often praised Russian President Vladimir Putin, criticized U.S. policy in Iraq during an interview broadcast on a Kremlin-funded television network. The New York businessman made the comments in an interview with former CNN broadcaster Larry King, whose podcast was aired on … [Read more...] about Trump criticizes U.S. policy on Russian televisin
Let the Paralympic Games Begin! (Updated)
Update: The U.S. Paralympics has announced that 22 athletes have been added to the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Team that will compete in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Five of the additions are four military veterans and one active duty service member, bringing the total count to 35 military veterans and active duty service members. For a complete list of the 35 members, … [Read more...] about Let the Paralympic Games Begin! (Updated)
Verdict: Lauer was Lousy in moderating NBC Presidential Forum
The verdict is most assuredly in: NBC's Matt Loauer was Matt Lousy as the moderator in Wednesday night's NBC "Commander-in-Chief Forum." It featured Lauer interviewing Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. The reaction from most professional journalists was a combination of sadness for the state of their … [Read more...] about Verdict: Lauer was Lousy in moderating NBC Presidential Forum
No. 3 US presidential candidate Johnson: ‘What is Aleppo?’
A candidate running for the world's most powerful office just shocked the media by not just misunderstanding a crucial issue of foreign policy — but seeming never to have heard of it. That candidate was not Donald Trump. “And what is Aleppo?” the Libertarian Party's Gary Johnson responded to a TV interviewer when asked how he… … [Read more...] about No. 3 US presidential candidate Johnson: ‘What is Aleppo?’
Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte Suspended Ten Months by USOC
Full disclosure: the image above is not Ryan Lochte. It is your author and I have not been suspended. However: September 8th. Lochte has been suspended 10 months by the United States Olympic Committee and USA Swimming for his involvement in a highly publicized, late-night incident at a gas station during the Rio Games last month, according to multiple … [Read more...] about Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte Suspended Ten Months by USOC
The corrupt one is Trump
WASHINGTON -- Better than anyone, Donald Trump made the case for why our campaign money system is rotten. Unsurprisingly, the prime example he used was himself. "I was a businessman," Trump explained at a Republican debate in August 2015. "I give to everybody. When they call, I give. And you know what? When I need something from them two years later, three years later, … [Read more...] about The corrupt one is Trump
Odds Favor Hillary Clinton Winning
The odds favor Hillary Clinton becoming the next President of the USA. That is according to the odds as of the morning of September 8th. Election Betting Odds (presented by Maxim Lott and John Stossel) gives Clinton a 68.7% chance of winning. That is up from 67.8% as of September 6th. These odds originate from the UK-based Betfair.com. Pivit shows Clinton's … [Read more...] about Odds Favor Hillary Clinton Winning
I’m Better at Corruption Than Crooked Hillary!
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. September 8, 2016 My people and I are so … [Read more...] about I’m Better at Corruption Than Crooked Hillary!
Clinton pressed on emails as she and Trump compete for military support at town hall
Hillary Clinton faced repeated questions during a military forum Wednesday about her use of a private email server while secretary of state, an issue that has dogged her campaign and raised voter concerns about her judgment. Nearly half of Clinton's time during the prime-time town hall was devoted to how she handled classified materials during her… … [Read more...] about Clinton pressed on emails as she and Trump compete for military support at town hall
Rubio and McCain Win Re-Nomination But Neither Out Of Woods For November
Last Tuesday, voters went to the polls in two states – Arizona and Florida, to select nominees for a number of high profile Congressional races. The results yielded few surprises but set the stage for November sprints that are certainly worth watching. Two of the most high profile Republican Senators faced battles for re-nomination and both handily prevailed. But although … [Read more...] about Rubio and McCain Win Re-Nomination But Neither Out Of Woods For November
Phyllis Schlafly Was No Saint
The death of Phyllis Schlafly will no doubt be followed by certain parties on the Far Right singing her praises. Those who join that choir will be as off key as Schlafly was. Contrary to the opinion of those who fawned over her, Phyllis Schlafly was no saint. Whatever good (if any) that Schlafly did during the 20th Century has been overshadowed by her 21st-Century … [Read more...] about Phyllis Schlafly Was No Saint
Texas Two-Step: DFW Morning News Endorses Clinton
Texas is the hub of American Conservatism, and Dallas-Ft. Worth is its epicenter. Today the Dallas-Ft. Worth Morning News endorsed Hillary Clinton, a Democrat, for President. The endorsement comes one day after the News announced that it could not endorse Donald Trump, the Republican nominee. Man Bites Dog Clinton is the first Democrat to get the Morning News endorsement … [Read more...] about Texas Two-Step: DFW Morning News Endorses Clinton
Presidential Letters: ‘Received and Responded’
The subject of letters to and from the President came up recently. According to the New York Times, President Obama typically receives about 7,000 letters a day, mostly via e-mail. His staff selects 10 letters every day which the president faithfully reads, sometimes very late at night, along with a stack of briefing papers, often spending four or five solitary hours in … [Read more...] about Presidential Letters: ‘Received and Responded’
Dallas Morning News: We recommend Hillary Clinton for president (GUEST EDITORIAL run in full)
The following editorial is from the Dallas Morning News. ——— There is only one serious candidate on the presidential ballot in November. We recommend Hillary Clinton. We don't come to this decision easily. This newspaper has not recommended a Democrat for the nation's highest office since before World War II — if you're counting, that's more… … [Read more...] about Dallas Morning News: We recommend Hillary Clinton for president (GUEST EDITORIAL run in full)
Politix Update: Guess What? Chris Christie Is Still Blackmailing His Political Foes.
Chris Christie managed the feat of parlaying his position as a crime-fighting federal prosecutor into becoming the most corrupt governor in the history of New Jersey by repeatedly using his powerful position to blackmail or otherwise punish people who would not support him. That was then, but the big story these days is that Christie, who has become best known for being Donald … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Guess What? Chris Christie Is Still Blackmailing His Political Foes.
Trump wants you to trust him — blindly
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump just renewed his vow of opacity. Asked by ABC News's David Muir on Monday afternoon whether he'd be releasing his income-tax returns, as every other major-party presidential nominee has done for 40?years, Trump brushed off the inquiry. "I think people don't care," the GOP nominee declared. No? A Quinnipiac University poll two … [Read more...] about Trump wants you to trust him — blindly