Before the New York presidential primary vote, the (always right unless it isn't) conventional wisdom was twofold: 1. Republican billionaire and showman Donald Trump HAD to win big in his home state. If he didn't blow the competition (aka Texas Sen. Ted Cruz: Ohio Gov. John Kasich now seems in it as a vanity romp) away and in a YUGE way, chances are his nomination was … [Read more...] about Post New York Primary: Are Trump and Clinton Effectively Their Parties’ Nominees? (ROUNDUP)
Resistance is Futile: Donald Trump is the GOP Nominee
There he was, walking through the Trump Tower, like an Egyptian pharaoh, except with a solid tie and Sinatra’s “New York, New York” echoing through the lobby. Ten months ago, almost to the day, Donald Trump walked through this edifice to launch his longshot presidential bid. Now he was back, the likely presidential nominee of the… … [Read more...] about Resistance is Futile: Donald Trump is the GOP Nominee
Ron Beasley, Veteran, Engineer, Photographer and Moderate Voice Assistant Editor, dies at 69
The sad, sad news came in the form of an email from Ron Beasley's sister: "Dear Ron's Friends - It is with a heavy heart that I let you know that my brother - Ron Beasley - passed away suddenly yesterday. Before he died, he asked me to let you...know. He died just a few weeks shy of his 70th birthday. His ashes will be interned in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in … [Read more...] about Ron Beasley, Veteran, Engineer, Photographer and Moderate Voice Assistant Editor, dies at 69
Trump, Clinton wins in New York take them closer towards Presidential nomination
By Emily Flitter and Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) - Front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton rolled to easy wins in New York state's presidential nominating contests on Tuesday, recapturing lost campaign momentum and taking big steps toward capturing their respective parties' nominations. Republican Trump's huge victory in his home state pushed him closer to … [Read more...] about Trump, Clinton wins in New York take them closer towards Presidential nomination
BREAKING: Networks call New York Democratic Primary for Hillary Clinton
CNN and other networks are now declaring former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton the winner of the New York State primary. In the never-ending game of expectations all candidates play, the camp of rival Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has suggested that if Clinton doesn't win by double digits, it's not really a significant win. However, since delegates is what it's all about and … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Networks call New York Democratic Primary for Hillary Clinton
Trump Wins New York State Republican Primary
By Emily Flitter and Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) - Republican front-runner Donald Trump won New York's presidential nominating contest on Tuesday, according to news network projections, moving closer to capturing enough delegates to win the party's White House nomination and avoid a contested convention in July. The New York billionaire needed a big victory in his … [Read more...] about Trump Wins New York State Republican Primary
CNN declares Trump New York Republican Primary winner: Democrat Clinton has slim lead over Sanders
CNN has just projected very early in the evening that billionarie Donald Trump will handily win the New York Republican primary. CNN calling it early means Trump is in for a whopping victory. On the Democratic side, exit polls show a very close race: former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 52% and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders 48$. The Huffington Post: Republican … [Read more...] about CNN declares Trump New York Republican Primary winner: Democrat Clinton has slim lead over Sanders
Cartoons: ANOTHER SAUDI THREAT
Another Saudi Threat by Clay Jones Congress may pass a bill that really upsets Saudi Arabia. The bill is being referred to as the 9/11 bill and what it does is open protections sovereign nations have from being sued in U.S. courts. This means if someone pulls up a link between 9/11 and the government of Saudi Arabia then perhaps they can sue the monarchy. That’s scary … [Read more...] about Cartoons: ANOTHER SAUDI THREAT
A Guide To The ‘Jurassic World 2’ Plot And New Director J.A. Bayona
It’s official, J.A. Bayona will direct Jurassic World 2. So does it have a chance of avoiding the distinct dinosaur doo odor of Jurassic World? Unfortunately, Jurassic World writers Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly will be writing this outing as well. Still, Bayona is an unexpected pick that could lead to an interesting fifth Jurassic Park… … [Read more...] about A Guide To The ‘Jurassic World 2’ Plot And New Director J.A. Bayona
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Bernie Sanders and Pope Francis
Bernie Sanders and the Pope by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Bernie Sanders And The Invitation Pope Francis Never Sent --Sabato: Sanders-Pope Meeting Could Help With Catholic Vote In New York [VIDEO] Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Bernie Sanders and Pope Francis
How okay is it to be a socialist in America?
I strongly suspect that likely Democratic voters of a certain age are very nervous about giving the GOP a chance to run against a socialist, or social democrat, or democratic socialist, or whatever it is Bernie Sanders will be labelled should things go that far. Perhaps younger voters think this silly, but many of us remember a time when admitting to being a liberal in … [Read more...] about How okay is it to be a socialist in America?
How to Follow Today’s New York Democratic and Republican Primaries
On Tuesday, New York voters headed to the polls to cast their ballots in the Democratic and Republican presidential primaries. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state and U.S. senator from New York, hopes to shut down the momentum of her rival, Bernie Sanders, who has won in six of the last… … [Read more...] about How to Follow Today’s New York Democratic and Republican Primaries
Cartoons: Hillary Speaks Her Mind To Wall Street
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 Cartoons: Hillary Speaks Her Mind To Wall Street
The Democrats spurn moderate voters (Guest Editorial)
The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Tuesday, April 19: ——— Between the loose cannon Donald Trump and the ultraconservative Ted Cruz, Republicans have been doing their best to give the presidential election away. But it's worse than that: They are doing their best to drive voters into the Democratic fold for years to… … [Read more...] about The Democrats spurn moderate voters (Guest Editorial)
Cartoons: Bernie’s Vatican Detour
Bernie's Vatican Detour by Clay Jones Bernie Sanders took a two day break from campaigning in New York to give a speech at the Vatican. Sanders has momentum and he draws larger crowds than any of the other candidates. Last week he drew over 27,000 to a rally in Washington Square in New York City. You’re not going to see those crowds at a Clinton, Cruz or even a Trump … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Bernie’s Vatican Detour
Too late to turn back Trump
WASHINGTON -- For decades, the Republican Party gave voters the impression that they get to pick the presidential nominee. The much-weakened GOP establishment theoretically has the power to choose someone else -- but not, I believe, the strength of purpose to do it. The author of this dilemma is, of course, Donald Trump. After a two-week pause in the primary schedule, … [Read more...] about Too late to turn back Trump
Will Durst’s 21st Annual Political Animal Awards (Guest Voice)
Will Durst's 21st Annual Political Animal Awards Raging Moderate by Will Durst A major silver lining in this cruelest month of April is a lull between show business awards galas. The lack of gold plated statuettes being flung about mercifully allows many Americans to stand upright for the first time in months. It won't be long, however, before we once again are forced to … [Read more...] about Will Durst’s 21st Annual Political Animal Awards (Guest Voice)
Pope Francis shows Trump what the Christian spirit and being a New Yorker is all about (Guest Voice)
Pope Francis shows Trump what the Christian spirit and being a New Yorker is all about by Stephen Cooper Instead of the oily entourage of gasbags, sycophants and other self-seekers routinely flying about the 24-karat gold-plated 757 dubbed "Trump Force One," Pope Francis' private plane carried three families of Syrian Muslim refugees back to Rome -- 12 human beings total, … [Read more...] about Pope Francis shows Trump what the Christian spirit and being a New Yorker is all about (Guest Voice)
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump’s charitable donations
Trump's charitable donations by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --The Charitable Donations Donald Trump’s Been Bragging About Were Just Rounds of Golf and Other People’s Money --Donald Trump Is Not as Charitable as He Claims, Report Says --Donald Trump's Charity Gave Money to Miami Spas, Hotels, and Random Dude Named "Brian" --Missing from Trump’s list of … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump’s charitable donations
Let’s face it, taxes are not a big deal
It’s Tax Day 2016, so let the grumbling and gnashing of teeth begin. Fed by pandering politicians and shameless talk-radio commentators, many American taxpayers wrongly believe that they are paying 40, 50, even 60 percent of their income to the government. Not even close. Presidential candidates add gasoline to the smoldering discontent by proposing outrageously … [Read more...] about Let’s face it, taxes are not a big deal