Flat-footed responses cripple both campaigns by Esther J. Cepeda Washington Post Writers Group Columnist CHICAGO -- If it seems that voting for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump constitutes a lesser-of-two-evils choice, one thing is clear: Never mind evil -- neither has a lick of sense, if the ability to think on their feet is any indication. Exhibit A: … [Read more...] about Flat-footed responses cripple both campaigns
Cartoons: Donald Trump’s sacrifice
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Donald Trump’s sacrifice
Trump confronts ‘common decency’
YORK, Pa. – If Donald Trump doesn’t carry Pennsylvania, his chances of becoming president reach the vanishing point. For now, he’s in deep trouble in a place that, demographically, ought to be a Trumpian promised land. A poll released Tuesday, by NBC News, the Wall Street Journal and Marist, found Hillary Clinton leading by 11 points in Pennsylvania in a two-way race … [Read more...] about Trump confronts ‘common decency’
Cartoon: Second amendment people
Second amendment people by Clay Jones Trump committed a faux pas and did not mean to say “2nd Amendment people” could stop Hillary Clinton from appointing a Supreme Court justice after she’s elected president. He meant to say “titties.” Trump has hinted to his gun toting supporters that they can shoot Hillary Clinton if she wins the election. Remember when we thought it … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Second amendment people
Honesty Deficit in Clinton Campaign
The Clinton Campaign is once again facing questions about Hillary Clinton's honesty. From CNN: "Newly released emails from Hillary Clinton's tenure as secretary of state raise questions about the nature of the department's relationship with the Clinton Foundation. Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, released 296 pages of emails from the Democratic presidential … [Read more...] about Honesty Deficit in Clinton Campaign
Don Lemon Blasts Pro-Trump Guest Over Trump’s 2nd Amendment Remarks: ‘You’re Lying!’ (MUST VIEW VIDEO)
For many Baby Boomer trained journalists who are working or retired, one of the most frustrating things to watch is to see how journalistic standards have been (ahem) relaxed as we move into the new century - particularly in the area of follow up questions. Professional partisan spinners can simply repeat (often in a way that sounds and most assuredly is memorized) pre-written … [Read more...] about Don Lemon Blasts Pro-Trump Guest Over Trump’s 2nd Amendment Remarks: ‘You’re Lying!’ (MUST VIEW VIDEO)
Sarah Palin the Powerless
Sarah Palin has just learned that she lacks clout in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District. The title of a RedState article says it all: From NBC News: "Paul Ryan easily fended off a challenge in his primary race Tuesday against recent Wisconsin transplant Paul Nehlen, who contested the House Speaker with the same positions and talking points espoused by Republican … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin the Powerless
Return to Sender
Dear Mr. Manafort, The Editorial Board of the Deseret Herald-Sentinel wishes to express its thanks for your surprise visit to our offices today, and we ask that you convey our thanks to Mr. Reince Priebus as well. We realize that your stop in Salt Lake City was not strictly "on the way" from Green Bay, Wisconsin to Portland, Maine, even on Trump Force One, and it makes … [Read more...] about Return to Sender
Trump Crosses ‘The Line’ Yet Again. Now Back To Our Regular Programming.
The reaction to Donald Trump's suggestion on Tuesday that his gun-hugging supporters shoot Hillary Clinton if she is elected, and perhaps her Supreme Court nominees for good measure, was received with the reflexive obligatory jaw dropping and tiresome assertions that "The line has now been crossed," but the outrage is mostly phony and will pass. It always does. As … [Read more...] about Trump Crosses ‘The Line’ Yet Again. Now Back To Our Regular Programming.
Brace yourself for an even uglier campaign
WASHINGTON -- It may be hard to imagine, but I fear this election campaign is going to get worse – maybe a lot worse – before it gets better. By the time it’s done, the whole nation may feel like it needs a shower. I base this depressing prediction on three assumptions: Polls showing the Obama coalition coming together behind Hillary Clinton are correct; Donald … [Read more...] about Brace yourself for an even uglier campaign
Clinton’s ‘short-circuited’ apology (Guest Voice)
Clinton's 'short-circuited' apology by Michael Gerson Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- One of the most unintentionally revealing moments of Hillary Clinton's campaign so far came during her recent, unconvincing explanation of the email affair: "I may have short-circuited it and for that I … ah … you know, will try to clarify." Most of the … [Read more...] about Clinton’s ‘short-circuited’ apology (Guest Voice)
Trump’s second amendment, Clinton shooting “gaffe”: the hits keep on coming
What assessment to make of Donald "the Donald" Trump's latest... gaffe? Well, the kerfuffle comes from a speech given in North Carolina, where the speech went: “Hillary wants to abolish, essentially abolish the Second Amendment,” Trump said to boos from the crowd. “By the way, if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do folks,” he then added. “Though the Second … [Read more...] about Trump’s second amendment, Clinton shooting “gaffe”: the hits keep on coming
Trump ignites firestorm with “joke” suggesting assassinatinon Clinton over Supreme Court picks
By Steve Holland WILMINGTON, N.C. (Reuters) - Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that gun rights activists could act to stop his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton from nominating liberal U.S. Supreme Court justices, igniting yet another firestorm of criticism just as he sought to steer clear of controversy. "If she gets to pick her judges, … [Read more...] about Trump ignites firestorm with “joke” suggesting assassinatinon Clinton over Supreme Court picks
American Joker
American Joker There's a joker in our midst Somersaulting, pretending, condescending Irresponsible, isolating, insulting Inhumane racist Dangerously naive and inept A world class embarrassment Arguably the most despised face on the planet A psychotic volcano staying erupt Ill-tempered, thin skinned There's a joker in our midst Pass the blame, scare and … [Read more...] about American Joker
Is Ricky Gervais Going to Retire David Brent Character?
Ricky Gervais’ deluded The Office character David Brent is getting a big-screen outing this month in the film David Brent: Life on the Road, but could it be his swansong? Gervais has suggested his popular alter-ego, with the smoothest of dance moves, may soon be retired. “I don’t know. Never say never, but I’ll have to… … [Read more...] about Is Ricky Gervais Going to Retire David Brent Character?
(UPDATED) Politix Update: Landslide Ho As The Bottom Falls Out Of Trump’s Campaign
It’s always darkest before it’s totally black. ~ JOHN McCAIN We have now entered the part of the movie where the only chance Donald Trump has to avoid a landslide of historic proportions (think 1964) is sheer dumb luck. This is because he is not eligible for miracles. Ten weeks after Trump improbably clinched the Republican nomination and three weeks after the GOP … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Politix Update: Landslide Ho As The Bottom Falls Out Of Trump’s Campaign
Trump’s Economic Plan for Fellow Plutocrats
Kevin Drum boils Donald Trump's economic plan down on Mother Jones (spoiler alert: SOS). Donald Trump just finished reading his big economic policy speech from a teleprompter. He's really bad at reading from a teleprompter, looking alternately bored and outraged. Here are the pieces that caught my eye: Huge tax cut for the rich. But no spending cuts that he's … [Read more...] about Trump’s Economic Plan for Fellow Plutocrats
The System Is Rigged
Even before the election takes place Donald Trump is claiming that the election is rigged and that if he loses, it’s because the voting is fixed. Why is he doing this? Is it to stir up his supporters to get them to the polls, encourage them to contribute to his campaign, have them actively participate to convince other voters to back him? None of these possibilities really hold … [Read more...] about The System Is Rigged
Here Come the Reformicons!
Some folks in town don't seem to be themselves lately. Oh, they say that they're Republicans, but some things we've been hearing and seeing just don't seem right. Take that nice Peter Wehner fellow. We don't know him personally, of course, but we see him almost every week at the Church of the Almighty Dollar. Our friends, Miles and Wilma, were sitting near him recently. … [Read more...] about Here Come the Reformicons!
Bigots, Billionaires, and Borders: The Duke-Trump Fever Swamp
Donald Trump will lose the presidential election this Fall. He will do so because he’s professionally and politically unqualified, because he’s temperamentally (perhaps clinically) unsound and dangerous, and as a result of his patient inability to mask his many prejudices and general ignorance. Trump must be taken seriously by all, but the real test – of both American … [Read more...] about Bigots, Billionaires, and Borders: The Duke-Trump Fever Swamp